Archive for February, 2009

Success Stories

February 28th, 2009

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SpecialEd in America

February 27th, 2009

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Memory Deficits

February 24th, 2009

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Interventions

February 24th, 2009

  Teaching Techniques Teacher circulates around the classroom, Repeat instructions, Check for understanding, List assignments and/or instructions on the board, Use visual aids in giving instructions, Teach study skills, Limit number of oral instructions, Vary voice volume as required, Use eye contact, Use close proximity, Reduce visual/hearing stimulation, Enviornments Change seating, Reduce distractions, Change groups, Create [...]

Response to Intervention

February 24th, 2009

Identification and Evaluation            Since provisions of  the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) took place after July 1, 2005.  The scale of identification and evaluation changed for children with learning disabilities into and out of the special education programs.  Experts began questioning the methods and inconsistencies throughout various districts and [...]