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=Learning Support Resources=

Technology can be a great equalizer for students who need a more visual or hands-on approach to learning, and there are several effective and free resources now available to assist struggling learners.


 * Equity Index -** [] **-** The Equity Index is a searchable database designed to locate resources and tools to help teachers meet the needs of a diverse classroom.


 * Quizlet** - [|www.quizlet.com] - an excellent website which allows you to create flashcards for learning terms and definitions ; allows students to play games that helps them learn the terms and creates tests.


 * Spelling City** - http://www.spellingcity.com - free online tool for reviewing spelling words in a variety of formats


 * Study Stack** - http://www.studystack.com - use pre-existing word lists or create your own using this free online tool that transforms vocabulary words into a variety of fun and engaging activities


 * Free Rice -** **http://www.freerice.com** **-** this site is an example of a "mash-up"; it combines 2 good ideas: expanding vocabulary and donating to a worthy cause at the same time!


 * KidsClick! -** **http://www.kidsclick.org** **-** the advanced search includes searching by reading level


 * Tar Hill Reader** - http://tarheelreader.org - collection of free, easy-to-read and accessible books


 * Bookshare.org** - @http://www.bookshare.org/web/Welcome.html - free digital library for all qualifying students in the US


 * Read.Write.Think** - http://www.readwritethink.org - online resources of highly interactive lessons and engaging student materials from the International Reading Association


 * StoryPlace: Children's Digital Library** - http://www.storyplace.org - customizable digital stories available in English and Spanish versions


 * Universal Design for Learning Editions by CAST** - http://udleditions.cast.org - online books with flexible supports for ages 10 and up


 * CLiCk, Speak** - http://clickspeak.clcworld.net - a Firefox browser extension that adds text-to-speech capabilities to web pages; students can hear web pages read aloud.


 * PowerTalk** - @http://fullmeasure.co.uk/PowerTalk - an add-on utility to create talking PowerPoint books and presentations.