Research and Course Guides: Special Education: Websites and Legal Sources

Websites for Research

Here are some websites related to broad topics in special education. Use them to supplement your library research.

Center for Parent Information and Resources
A central “Hub” for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities
Disability.gov
Disability-related resources on programs, services, laws and regulations.
National Council on Disability
A small Federal agency is charged with advising on policies, programs, and procedures that affect persons with disabilities.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Find the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research projects funded by NIDILRR
Council for Exceptional Children
The professional organization for teachers and other services providers who work with children with disabilities.
National Association of Special Education Teachers
The national professional organization for special education teachers and students preparing to be a special education teacher.
Minnesota Administrators for Special Education
The professional organization for special education administrators in Minnesota.
Disability Resources on the Internet
A general site with links for a large variety of topics related to disabilities.

Legal Sources

If you are looking for information on specific laws, court cases, or other legal issues related to special education, try the following databases and websites.

Legal Information Institute at Cornell University Law School
A website with constitutional, and regulatory information (federal level), and state statutes, court decisions, departments of education etc.
Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
Central site for information from the US Department of Education.
Office of Special Education Program--US Department of Education
Programs and initiatives of the USDOE, as well as research reports and other documents.