Comments for Special Ed Classroom

Comment on Interventions by Ashley Pietranowicz

Ashley Pietranowicz — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:50:27 +0000

these are great idea for any type of teacher. any kid in general ed will get bored of the teacher just talking the whole class time, working with the same kids every small group assigned, or not giving enough instruction will definetely not let a child succeed. so it is even more impotant for teachers to make class fun and interesting for children with special needs.

Comment on Tele-Health program for Autism by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:01:10 +0000

It’s great to see new programs being developed. With all the advances in technology, it’s important to use all the resourses we can to help everyone, especially those with disabilities, succeed.

Comment on Memory Deficits by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:56:01 +0000

These are great tips that can help all students succeed.

Comment on Suspension, When is it right? by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:44:44 +0000

In my opinion, suspension does nothing to correct behavior. Many times children act out because of issues they are having either at school or home or may not have good role models. By suspending them, they are being allowed to stay home and not worry about having to come to school and be responsible. We need to learn to deal with difficult behaviors in other ways.

Comment on Interventions by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:35:37 +0000

These techniques should be taken into consideration for all students, special eduation or general education. We all have different learning and test taking styles or sometimes we are just having a hard day and could use a little extra help. Modifying the assignments or tests will help students feel more motivated because they are more likely to succeed. These types of modifications also help bring the importance of students’ individual needs back as a priority like it used to be.

Comment on Inclusion through “Skype” technology by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:28:30 +0000

All students should be given the opportunity to lead as normal a life as possible. If this technology allows students to feel more included with their peers then it should be taken into consideration when writing up their IEP.

Comment on World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:17:19 +0000

It’s great that there is a world awareness day for autism but we need to keep issues like these in our hearts and minds every day. Hopefully as the message spreads that will happen.

Comment on Full potential by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:09:33 +0000

This is an inspiring article that helps remind teachers why they are doing what they are doing and to focus on the positive. So often we only focus on negative things that impact our lives that we forget to be thankful for the positive.

Comment on Social Skills by Cynthia Wadleigh

Cynthia Wadleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:04:09 +0000

I agree with Ashley. While this was a very informative video clip, I would have liked to have seen visual examples of what I was reading about.

Comment on Social Skills by Ashley Pietranowicz

Ashley Pietranowicz — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:13:32 +0000

This video was very informative. Always knowing what to look for while attending a child is important because you dont want to miss something that could be helpful to tell someone such as a doctor. However, i do wish more visuals were shown to document what was being talked about.

Comment on Social Skills by Jennifer Bradley

Jennifer Bradley — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:52:22 +0000

I thought that the video gave some good tips as to what to look for, and it could help anybody across the board see the signs and symptoms of Autsim. The key though for parents and caregivers is that they observe and watch their child carefully so they are aware of all these types of symptoms and warning signs.

Comment on Getting Ready by Ashley Pietranowicz

Ashley Pietranowicz — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:48:31 +0000

All of this is good readiness that any teacher should follow (minus the IEP part). There is nothing wrong with being prepared. I job shadowed at a special needs school and the drop off and pick up of the kids on buses ran so smoothly. It was amazing!

Comment on Full potential by Elizabeth Ahn

Elizabeth Ahn — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:54:20 +0000

I agree when it says “you can take the tools that you have learned and make the child and their family feel beautiful again” Help them reach their full potential despite what is going on around you.” because they really do. Just as how I volunteered at couple different special education facilities, all of the teachers that i have met were very loving and caring. Even though some of the students may be difficult to handle, they are very patient and kind and have a heart for the students. They dont try to get rid of the disability but rather help the students reach their full potential.

Comment on Stimulus Money for Special Ed. by Elizabeth Ahn

Elizabeth Ahn — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:05:48 +0000

I’m so great that the gov’t is funding more for special education.

Comment on World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd by Elizabeth Ahn

Elizabeth Ahn — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:38:01 +0000

Im really glad that there is an autism awareness day. I hope that there are more awareness days for other disabilities like cerebral palsy, ADHD, etc.