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Perspectives About Diversity

We Can Talk: Cooperative Learning in the Elementary ESL Classroom, ERIC Digest
This site explains that language acquisition is determined by a complex interaction of a number of critical input and output contexts.
( http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed382035.html )
Education Reforms and Students at Risk: Multicultural Education (Ch. 8c)
Information about multiculturalism and education.
( http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdReforms/chap8c.html )
NewsWatch Diversity Style Guide
This guide, created for journalists covering diverse communities, provides useful information about terms that might be considered insensitive or insulting.
( http://newswatch.sfsu.edu/aboutus/ )
Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence (CREDE)
Based at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CREDE assists the nation's population of diverse students, including those at risk of educational failure, to achieve academic excellence.
( http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~cmmr/crede.html )
Teacher Expectations, Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles

Project Zero
Web Site for Harvard University's Project Zero.
( http://pzweb.Harvard.edu )
Multiple Intelligence and Learning Styles
ASCD and ERIC information on multiple intelligence and leaning styles.
( http://www.ascd.org/services/eric/ericmi )
GT World
Web site for parents and other who have or work with gifted and talented students.
( http://www.gtworld.org )
Special Education and Gifted Education

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
U.S. Department of Education Website. The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education gathers and disseminates the professional literature, information, and resources on the education of gifted and challenged students.
( http://ericec.org/ )
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY is an information and referral center providing information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
( http://www.nichcy.org )
Guide to the Individualized Education Program
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services U.S. Department of Education. Guide to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities, including preschool-aged children.
( http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/Products/IEP_Guide/ )
U.S. Census Bureau Disability Data
The U. S. Census Bureau provides analysis of disability data from the Decennial Census and from the Survey on Income and Program Participation.
( http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/disability.html )
Parentpals.com Special Education Guide
A special education community where parents and professionals share information and offer support. Many links to related sites.
( http://parentpals.com/gossamer/pages/ )
Culture, Ethnicity and Race, Multicultural Education, and Culturally Relevant Pedagogies

American Civil Rights Review
Contains information on racism, civil rights and discrimination.
( http://www.webusers.anet-stl.com/-civil/index )
Awesome Library
Multicultural lesson plans and activities.
( http://www.awesomelibrary.org/social )
Native American History
Information about Native American history and culture.
( http://www.ilt.columbia.edu/k12/naha/index )
The Bueno Center
Website for The BUENO Center for Multicultural Education, University of Colorado at Boulder. Presents a comprehensive range of research, training, and service projects relating to quality education with the emphasis on cultural pluralism. The Center also disseminates research findings and related information through various Center publications.
( http://www.colorado.edu/education/BUENO/ )
National Latino Communications Center
Information on Latino culture and activities.
( http://www.nicc.com )
Black History
Information on African American history and culture.
( http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired.BHM/AfroAm )
Language Diversity and ESL Programs

The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educat...
NCELA Addresses critical issues dealing with the education of linguistically and culturally diverse (LCD) students in the U.S.; Links to a variety of Internet resources relating to aspects of language, culture and education.
( http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu/about.htm )
Gender Differences

Natural Museum of Women's History
Information on history of women's rights.
( http://www.nmwh.org )
Toy, Colors, and the Invisible Sexism
Information on sexist beliefs and bias in the classroom.
( http://www.ucs.orst.edu/-huj/512 )
Women's Education Equity Act

( http://www.edc.org/womensequity )
Social Class and Education

IDEA Practices
The IDEA Partnerships inform professionals, families and the public about IDEA '97 and strategies to improve educational results for children.
( http://www.ideapractices.org/ )
Education Reforms and Students at Risk: Multicultural Education (Ch. 8c)
Information about multiculturalism and education.
( http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdReforms/chap8c.html )







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