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The following is a list of educational resources and efforts aimed at improving the learning environment of students with disabilities.

Secondary Science Education Center (SSEC)
The SSEC is an environment at the University of Delaware where pre-service teachers can practice their skills before teaching in the public schools. The facilities consist of a laboratory and Resource Center. Information Access is working with the SSEC in order to address disability issues. Efforts include: incorporating innovative curriculum components into teaching plans and providing workshops based on specific disability issues.

Mathematics and Science Education Resource Center (MSERC)
Information Access' collaboration with the MSERC assists in providing an ongoing teacher in-service program. Specific workshops are incorporated into the program. Disability issues are being addressed and integrated into the regular in-service curriculum training. The MSERC is dedicated to: (1) helping Delaware k-12 math and science teachers (2) serving as an information center for mathematics and science education (3) offering professional development programs for k-12 (4) collaborating with the local school districts, the Department of Public Instruction, and other agencies dedicated to enhancing science education in Delaware.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Education Programs
In collaboration with other offices of the University, the medical community, and significant private and corporate contributors, Information Access, provides educational workshops that focus on ADD. The comprehensive program seeks to expand accommodation services to students, offer new medical and counseling services, and provide more information to the University community on the learning styles of ADD students. Future efforts will include educational activities for pre-service teacher education and continuing education and outreach to families.