The Online Academy

The Online Academy (www.onlineacademy.org), at the University of Kansas, is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs in the to support teacher education programs. However, parents and advocates will find useful information as well. The Online Academy has developed web-based modules and other technology innovations for moving proven educational interventions from research to practice. Currently, the resources cover the areas of Reading, Technology, and Positive Behavioral Support. Each area has accompanying video, audio, and text orientation, support, instruction and practice activities.

Among the items of interest are modules about

• The foundations of Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)
• Functional Assessment
• Development and implementation of PBS plans
• Overview of learning disabilities and reading disabilities
• Exceptionality and technology, including important considerations when selecting assistive technology.

Online visitors can preview the modules as guests for free at www.onlineacademy.org.

Online Academy,3001 Dole Center, The University of Kansas , Lawrence, KS 66045 Phone 785-864-0755, Fax 785-864-0700, www.onlineacademy.org, academyinfo@onlineacademy.org