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SETTING UP A LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM FOR S...

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GRADES 1-8 megamind video When putting together an academic program for Special Education students, the first thing one must keep in mind is to follow the IEP (individualized education program) for each student. Although teachers often feel pressure to follow the Course of Study for their particular...

WORKING WITH PARAEDUCATORS...

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GRADES: K-12 I use many of these strategies to help my paraeducators in the classroom. Frequently, it is difficult to keep them up to speed, since they are usually only there from start to finish of school (if we are lucky). Here are some things that I do to keep them up! 1. Weekly Meetings. ...

FULL INCLUSION MAINSTREAMING...

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GRADES 1-12 Today’s popular catch phrase for special education students is “full inclusion.” What no one seems to address is that some students are ready to attend regular education classes and some students need more individual attention to prepare them for entry, or reentry to the...

MAINSTREAMING SPECIAL ED STUDENTS INTO E...

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GRADES K-12 Our students with special needs often excel, or just feel good about participating, in all of the “extras” at their school. Music, drama, art, student council, sports, drill team, etc., are only a few examples of activities which may be valuable for our special education...

BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION SYSTEMS...

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GRADES: K-6 where to buy the 127 hours film As we all know, a special education class needs a variety of behavioral systems. Here are some quick strategies/systems which work for me: POINT SYSTEM: Each student has a chart given to him/her at the end of the day with points earned throughout...

MODIFYING THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICUL...

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GRADES: K-12 There are many simple modifications which can be made to assist students with disabilities in the regular classroom. Many of them are not that time consuming and can make a world of difference. The list below includes a few of the ideas that have helped the students I work with. online...

SPECIAL ED SPELLING WEEKLY AGENDA...

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GRADES: 3-12 MATERIALS: the full the penguins of madagascar – operation – dvd premiere movie spelling lists writing materials the full alice in wonderland movie METHOD: Monday: Students will write their spelling word 5 times in cursive, then write...

OPENING A SPECIAL ED CLASS...

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GRADES 1-8 The following are some important tips for a special ed teacher who is starting a new school year. These are primarily geared towards multi-grade Learning Disabled, or Emotionally Disturbed classrooms: 1. PHYSICAL CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT Desks should be arranged in a manner where each...