For Reading & Decoding
- Bookshare (accessible texts)
- Learning Ally (audio)
- Read&Write by Texthelp
- Immersive Reader (Microsoft)
Resources
Tools That Travel With You.
The right tile in the right place.
Hand-picked digital tools, assistive technology, and a directory of trusted organizations. Updated as new tools and references earn their place.
Tools & assistive tech
For learners and classrooms
For Writing & Organization
- Speech-to-text (built into iOS, Android, Windows, Mac)
- Grammarly
- Notion / OneNote for visual organization
For Math
- ModMath
- Photomath (with caution — show your work)
- Desmos graphing calculator
For Focus & Executive Function
- Forest
- Goblin.tools
- Time Timer
- Brili routines
Family & Educator Reading
- Understood.org
- LDOnline.org
- CAST UDL Guidelines
- What Works Clearinghouse
Organizations & professional development
Where to dig deeper
A directory of the organizations we trust most for evidence-based information, professional development, and ongoing community support.
Comprehensive Learning Differences & ADHD
LD OnLine
Often called "the world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD." Hundreds of articles, multimedia, and research updates for teachers and parents.
Understood.org
A user-friendly resource covering the intersection of learning differences and daily life — known for its "Through Your Child's Eyes" simulators and classroom strategy guides.
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)
The premier organization for ADHD. Their National Resource Center on ADHD provides evidence-based information and educator-specific webinars.
LDA (Learning Disabilities Association of America)
A deep library of resources on dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and more — and an active advocate for policy changes in education.
Dyslexia & Literacy
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
The gold standard for dyslexia information. Provides "Fact Sheets" for teachers and maintains the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
Reading Rockets
A top-tier site for any educator teaching reading. Extensive toolkits for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia, plus free self-paced PD modules.
Learning Ally
Formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. Essential for implementing audiobooks and multisensory literacy in the classroom.
Executive Function
Beyond BookSmart
A leader in executive function coaching, with free infographics, templates, and articles on "WorkSmart" strategies for students and adults.
Cognitive Connections (EF Practice)
Founded by Sarah Ward and Kristen Jacobsen — home of the "Get Ready, Do, Done" model. Highly regarded by therapists and teachers for practical planning tools.
The Center on the Developing Child (Harvard)
More academic, but the primary source for the science behind executive function and self-regulation.
Teacher Development & Special Education PD
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The largest international professional organization dedicated to special education. The primary hub for PD, webinars, and policy standards for SPED teachers.
edWeb.net
A free professional social network for educators with over 1 million members. Hosts frequent "edWebinars" on neurodiversity and inclusive practices, with CE certificates.
NASET (National Association of Special Education Teachers)
Member-based site offering specialized certifications, weekly resource updates, and a massive library of "LD Reports" for classroom application.