NEW: Response to Intervention
Modifiable RtI Powerpoint presentation (NASDSE)
Myths about RtI (National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE))
RtI primer for parents (National Association of School Psychologists)
Scientific, research-based instruction and interventions
A number of websites have done an excellent job of reviewing instructional/intervention programs and rating them.
The Florida Center for Reading Research
National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and
Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts
General Resources
ACT (American College Testing)
Ask the Expert: ADD/ADHD Information
American Medical Association Booklets (I Can Choose, Bullying, etc.)
Back to School, Moving Forward: What "No Child Left Behind" Means for America's...
Resources for Helping Children Cope with War
www.redcross.org/disaster/mastsers/facingfear
"Bang, Bang: You're Dead" School Shooting Class Discussion Ideas
Bullying
According to the National Association of School Psychologists, 160,000 children miss school every day in the United States for fear of being bullied. School-related bullying has led to depression and poor school performance in many children.
Six Warning Signs that a Child is Being Bullied
Five Strategies to Prevent a Sensitive Boy from Being Bullied
Center for the Prevention of School Violence
Certification Exams
These are the weblinks to the two board certification exams most commonly used in states. There is ongoing controversy as to which certification a counselor should seek. The Nevada Department of Education NvSCA will continue to advocate for a broader certification possibilities.
www.nbcc.org/ncsc Allows a reciprocal agreement between states for certification. Only certification accepted by the State of Nevada for a 5% national certification pay bonus.
http://www.nbpts.org/candidates/guide/whichcert/27SchoolCounseling.html
Counseling Program Standards Grades K-12 (Nevada)
Degree Programs in Psychology and Counseling
Department of Education Family Involvement
Department of Justice Kids and Youth
ERIC Library: Teacher Education
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National Association of School Psychologists Resource Center
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
National Coalition for the Homeless
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
National Parent Involvement Network
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Partnership for Family Involvement in Education
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
