Learning+Support

** Learning Support ** The purpose of this page is to provide links to the wealth of online resources to support teachers of students requiring extra learning support.

This kete provides support to those involved in the RTLB service and background information for anyone who wants to know more about the work of RTLB. || TalkLink works with people of all ages who, due to a disability, have difficulties with speaking, writing, learning and/or with controlling their environment. || This site provides links, resources and information for teachers of students with learning difficulties. || All the resources available or listed here are free for use in schools, colleges and at home. || **Technology Freeware PowerPoint** media type="custom" key="6938667"
 * ** Image Link ** || ** Synopsis of the online resource. ** ||
 * [[image:rtlb_main_big.jpg width="135" height="106" link="http://rtlb.tki.org.nz/"]] || The Ministry of Education Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) kete.
 * [[image:SpecialED.png width="139" height="120" link="http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/SpecialEducation.aspx"]] || Please go to the Special Education section. This website was created to enable all of those involved with Special Education to find information quickly and easily. ||
 * [[image:SpecialED.png width="143" height="120" link="http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/SpecialEducation/ServicesAndFunding/AssistiveTechnology/CentreForAssistiveTechnologyGeneralInformation.aspx"]] || The Centre for Assistive Technology (CAT) is part of the Ministry of Education, Special Education (GSE) and provides support and advice in the assistive technology field. This page describes the services that CAT offers and gives contact details. ||
 * [[image:logo1a.png width="146" height="104" link="http://www.talklink.org.nz/"]] || Linking people with disabilities to the right technology... helping with speaking, writing, learning and environment control.
 * [[image:SpectronicsInclusive.png width="161" height="101" link="http://www.spectronics.co.nz/"]] || Spectronics provides a comprehensive range of inclusive learning technologies support students who struggle with literacy from early childhood through to tertiary settings. They also offer excellent supports for people with disabilities and those with complex communication needs. ||
 * [[image:starlogo.jpg width="161" height="92" link="http://www.star-educational.co.nz/"]] || STAR Educational provides Assistive Technology solutions for people with disabilities. These products can be viewed at our new showroom in Hamilton, STAR Mobility & Disability Centre. We also have a large range of mobility and disability equipment solutions for the elderly and disabled. ||
 * [[image:ScesanSthCanty.png width="163" height="104" link="http://www.scesan.org.nz/"]] || This website is designed to help educators in South Canterbury locate support services and resources to help them meet the needs of their pupils. You can either browse the categories listed on the left, or type key words in the search box at the top right of the screen. ||
 * [[image:PriorywoodUK.png width="165" height="107" link="http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/"]] || Priory Woods is an all age community special school situated in east Middlesbrough. Our school provides a quality, inclusive education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and those with profound and multiple needs. ||
 * [[image:talent.gif width="168" height="76" link="http://ecs.lewisham.gov.uk/talent/pricor/sen.html"]] || Some pupils in your class may have learning difficulties caused by a physical disability, a problem with their sight, hearing or speech, emotional or behavioural problems, a medical or health problem or difficulties with reading, writing, speaking or numeracy. The use of ICT is essential in enabling pupils with Special Educational Needs to gain access to the curriculum.
 * [[image:SeriLink.png width="164" height="90" link="http://www.seriweb.com/"]] || Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. This collection exists in order to make on-line Special Education resources more easily and readily available in one location. This site will continually modify, update, and add additional informative links. ||
 * [[image:SenTeacher.png width="176" height="102" link="http://www.senteacher.org/"]] || SEN Teacher provides cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. Many resources here may also be of use to educators of primary and elementary students.
 * [[image:Picture_3.png width="171" height="89" link="http://suzieslinks.com/index.cfm?fa=contentGeneric.ylplbcvawxsgbvyh"]] || A fantastic site provided by Suzie Vesper that provides a fantastic array of links to websites that support learning ||

Created by the Centre for Assistive Technology Ministry of Education Updated Feb 2010