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
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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/
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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
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Teacher Expectations, Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles
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/
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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
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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/
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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
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A special education community where parents and professionals share information and offer support. Many links to related sites. (
http://parentpals.com/gossamer/pages/
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Culture, Ethnicity and Race, Multicultural Education, and Culturally Relevant Pedagogies
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/
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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
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The IDEA Partnerships inform professionals, families and the public about IDEA '97 and strategies to improve educational results for children. (
http://www.ideapractices.org/
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