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- Resource (Reading, Language Arts, & Math)
- Social, Emotional, and Academic Success (SEAS)
- Special Education Services
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- Speech and Language Therapy Services
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- Vision Services
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Reading & Language Arts
Resource Reading / Language Arts, including Practical English at the secondary level, is a service and support option on a continuum designed to meet the diverse needs of students with a disability in reading and / or writing. The focus is TEKS- based instruction and remediation in the reading / language arts skills essential for educational and vocational progress. The components of the services include a number of hierarchical stages which establish and ultimately transfer acquired reading strategies and writing skills to all aspects of the student’s educational setting.
Resources
The following resources are helpful for parents supporting their children in RLA.
- AISD Library Media Services Website
- Arlington Public Library - Low Vision Resources Flyer
- Arlington Public Library Website
- Books 4 Teens - University of Texas Project
- Children's Library (English and Spanish)
- Colorin Colorado! Bilingual Site to Support English Language Learners
- Crayola.com Website for Parents & Educators
- Internet Public Library
- Internet Public Library - Kidspace
- Internet Public Library - Teenspace
- On-line Graphical Dictionary
- Reading Questions to Encourage...
- Scholastic News (Resources for Parents, Students, and Teachers)
- Spelling City
- Sports Illustrated for Kids
- Storyline Online - Books Read by Actors
- Suggested Books for Reluctant Readers
- Supporting Readers at Home - Parent Tips
- www.readkiddoread.com
- Reading Rainbow
Resource Mathematics
Resource Math provides targeted instructional support for students receiving special education services who have identified needs in mathematics. This service emphasizes individualized, TEKS-based instruction designed to strengthen core math skills and concepts necessary for success in academic and real-world settings. Instruction is delivered in a structured environment that builds understanding progressively and promotes the application of math strategies across subjects and daily activities.
Resources
Below are several math-related websites that can be particularly helpful for students with disabilities and their parents, offering a mix of games, interactive tools, visual supports, tutoring, and accessibility features:
Math Resources Available On District Mathematics Page
Interactive Math Games & Skill-Building: These sites use visuals, gamification, and scaffolded practice—great for students with learning disabilities like dyscalculia or ADHD.
- Games aligned with Common Core.
- Designed for grades PreK–6.
- Games often include audio instructions and visuals—great for diverse learners.
Instructional & Tutoring Sites: Focused on concept understanding, these sites are ideal for reinforcing classroom learning.
- Free, high-quality video tutorials and practice.
- Has interactive hints, visual models, and customized learning paths.
- Accessibility features include subtitles and keyboard navigation.
- Personalized skill practice for all grades.
- Tracks progress, offers explanations for wrong answers.
- Subscription required for full access, but some content is free.
- Adaptive, game-based platform with curriculum-aligned content.
- Used widely by schools; adjusts to the student's level automatically.
- Helpful for students who benefit from repetition in engaging formats.
Support for Learning Disabilities in Math: These sites are geared toward parents and educators supporting students with disabilities:
- Resources specifically for students with learning and thinking differences (like dyscalculia, dyslexia, ADHD).
- Includes tips on math accommodations, assistive technology, and how to help with homework.
- Articles on math learning disabilities and strategies for home and school.
- Covers IEP strategies, intervention tips, and multi-sensory math approaches.
CAST.org – Universal Design for Learning
- Tools and frameworks to support learning for all, including those with disabilities.
- Their UDL guidelines promote multiple ways to engage, represent, and express math.
Assistive Tools and Tech Related to Math: These sites/tools can help students with access needs, such as visual processing or fine motor difficulties.
- Free online graphing calculator.
- Accessible to screen readers and keyboard-only users.
- Great for middle and high school students with visual or motor challenges.
- A free iPad app designed for students with dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
- Helps them do math without handwriting.
- Allows students to speak, type, or handwrite math equations.
- Integrates with Google Docs and Microsoft Word—good for students with writing or reading challenges.
