September 30th, 2009
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September 24th, 2009
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July 26th, 2009
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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 [...]
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 [...]
January 4th, 2009
Description: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a common brain disorder that affects 5-8 percent of children. Attention deficit is a disorder which the children can’t sit still, can’t pay attention for long, and don’t seem to fit into school or other structured activities. The ADD/HD is divided in to three categories: inattentive type, hyperactive type [...]
December 21st, 2008
There are eight issues as the focus in educating exceptional learners: 1. Integrating people with disabilities into the larger society of the non disabled. 2. School integration 3. Participation and collaboration with the general education teachers and peers 4. Including the assessments of students with disabilities in the process of general education assessment. 5. Continual access [...]
December 18th, 2008
District personnel are concerned with how the current economic crises will impact public schools and the general ed classroom. We are concerned with the impact of the lack of resources in the Special Ed Classroom. Let us know how you are affected and any suggestions for supplying your class with pencils, paper etc.