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Mentoring Co-Teachers For Successful Inclusion

March 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Other Professional Development Events, Special Education

Mentoring Co-Teachers For Successful Inclusion March 11, 2009 4:00P – 5:45P (U.S. Eastern Time) Presenters: Lisa Dieker and Chris Mason The importance of co-teaching and collaboration in inclusive classrooms has reached new heights in recent years. Learn how to work more effectively as a cohesive team providing appropriate instruction for your diverse group of learners. [...]

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For my exceptional needs students…

February 19th, 2009 · No Comments · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Promethean Board, Special Education

Hardwork pays off…my exceptional needs students are working very very hard and they will be rewarded… Twitter kept me waiting last night for the results of the ActivSoftware Inspire Edition Blogging Contest. I couldn’t wait for this little birdie to bring the good news because I needed to go to bed early for work tomorrow, [...]

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Video self-modeling may help children with autism improve behavior

February 15th, 2009 · No Comments · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Special Education, Techie Teaching News

Blog entry from: http://teachersol.blogspot.com Kylee and her mother, Dawn, read a book together in the library at South Park Elementary Center. Kylee, who is autistic, was a participant in a new teaching technique designed for children with autism. Dawn is a first-grade teacher at the school, and spends time with her daughter whenever their schedules [...]

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Promethean Board and Special Education

February 15th, 2009 · No Comments · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Promethean Board, Special Education, Techie Teaching News

The deadline for the ActivSoftware Inspire Edition blogging contest was at 12:00mn. I wonder who’s winning the ActivClassroom. I just followed the ActivTweets last night and just noticed that I had a message from them from February 11. I have blogged several entries about the Promethean Board, and I will keep blogging about how my [...]

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Defining Roles For The Interaction Of Co-taught Teams

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Other Professional Development Events, Special Education

March 4, 4:00P – 5:45P (U.S. Eastern Time) Presenters: Lisa Dieker and Becky Hines The roles for two teachers in a classroom can be confusing if there is not clarity in purpose, practice, and outcomes. Clarifying the roles of the general and special educator in the inclusive classroom ensures success for all students and underscores [...]

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Using Technology To Provide Access To The Gen Ed Curriculum

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Other Professional Development Events, Special Education

Feb 26, 4:00P – 5:45P (U.S. Eastern Time) Presenters: Tara Jeffs and John Castellani Discover technology-based practices for teaching history and enhancing literacy and written language in inclusive classrooms. National experts offer practical ideas on how to help students with disabilities access the general curriculum. Attendees will receive Technology and Media for Accessing the Curriculum—Instructional [...]

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2009 Conference on Inclusive Education: “Energizing Learning”

February 7th, 2009 · 3 Comments · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Other Professional Development Events, Special Education

The PEAK Parent Center is hosting their 2009 Conference on Inclusive Education this February 12-14 in Denver, CO. This conference is focused on the theme “Energizing Learning” and on “practical strategies that boost the academic success and inclusion of students with disabilities in their classrooms, schools, homes, and communities”. Visit the PEAK Parent Center website [...]

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CITEd Webinar: “Accessible Instructional Materials 101″

February 7th, 2009 · No Comments · http://teachersol.blogspot.com, Other Professional Development Events, Special Education

The Center for Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd) hosts a webinar series on “Moving Forward with Technology”. In February, Joy Zabala and Diana Foster Carl of the AIM Consortium will lead sessions on the topic “Accessible Instructional Materials 101″ on February 4th from 1:30 to 2:30 pm CST and on February 10th from 9:00 to [...]

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