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Curated OER

Pond Exploration

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students take a hands-on approach to explore the world beneath the water in this activity. They examine the creatures they catch to study about the adaptations these animals have that allow them to survive in this harsh environment. They...
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Curated OER

Animal Habitats and Their Management

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners review components present for a quality animal habitat and then explore a goose pond to find out what animals reside there. They learn how wildlife managers work with the land so everything can co-exist together.
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Curated OER

Creating a Job Community

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students design their own job communities. In this art and career exploration lesson, students are placed into groups to create models of business areas based on job types.
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Curated OER

Visit My Class Wikis

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students visit the links on the blog site to learn about class wikis. In this technology integration activity, students visit the links to view class wikis.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prairie Voices...Making a Living

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars explore the many ways people support themselves and their families. In this economics lesson, students review newspapers and compare types of jobs. Young scholars create daily schedules for an adult worker and role play...
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Curated OER

Burnaby Lake Field Trip

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify different organisms found in the lake ecosystem. In this life science lesson, students discover the predator-prey relationship through a game. They explain how beavers adapt to the environment over time.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: My Child's Special Needs: Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education has compiled a list of links for parents of children with special needs. Topics include organizations, guides to IEPs, parent training, and much more.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Recommendations for Using Khan Academy With Students in Special Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article provides recommendations for using Khan Academy with students in special education.
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Other

National Association of Special Education Teachers: Discipline of Students in Special Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
From this introductory page of a monthly series of nine articles about IDEA's requirements in specific disciplinary areas relating to students with special needs. While these brief introductions provide some information, membership is...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Understanding the Special Education Process

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This overview from the PACER Center walks parents through each step of the special education process, describing what happens from the time a child is referred for evaluation through the development of an individualized education program...
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: My Child's Special Needs: A Guide to the Iep

For Students 9th - 10th
A child is guaranteed an education that is tailored to meet their needs. The IEP is the cornerstone of this education for students with special needs. Learn about the IEP and what is required on this comprehensive site.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: My Child's Special Needs: A Guide to the Iep

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A child is guaranteed an education that is tailored to meet their needs. The IEP is the cornerstone of this education for students with special needs. Learn about the IEP and what is required on this comprehensive site.
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Other

Assessment Products for Special Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Let's Go Learn, Inc. provides research-based and expert-developed diagnostic testing and instruction programs to improve student performance in reading. The products for students with special needs include reading assessments and...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education Programs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Well-documented abstract addresses the role of the paraprofessional in special education. Such topics as the ways in which special educators support paraprofessionals, the ways in which paraprofessionals can be recruited, and the impact...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education Programs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Well-documented abstract addresses the role of the paraprofessional in special education. Such topics as the ways in which special educators support paraprofessionals, the ways in which paraprofessionals can be recruited, and the impact...
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LD Online

Ld Online: Writing Individualized Educational Programs for Success

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A very thorough article on the process of developing useful and legally correct IEPs. Author identifies a better approach that focuses only on the special needs of the child and how those needs are to be addressed.
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Other

Nasdse: Rt I Blueprints for Implementation: School Building Level [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A 78 page PDF document with suggestions and ideas for impelemeting Response to Intervention within a special education program at the building level.
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Other

Natl Assoc. Of State Directors of Se: Rt I Blueprints for Implementation [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A 48 page PDF containing information and ideas for implementing Response to Intervention within a Special Education program.
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Other

Cerebral Palsy Source: Cerebral Palsy and Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
From a site full of resources and educational information on Cerebral Palsy, this article and linked articles provide necessary and important information for teachers of students with Cerebral Palsy. This page includes introductions to...
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Services in Your State for Infants and Toddlers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Parents of children ages birth through 5 years will find information on who to contact, what services they are entitled to, a dictionary of terms used in special education, and much more.
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Article
LD Online

Ld Online: College Students and Disability Law

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This extensive article discusses the details surrounding special education laws and services for college students with disabilities, including learning disabilities. A great reference for teachers and parents of graduating high school...
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Services in Your State for Infants and Toddlers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Parents of children ages birth through 5 years will find information on who to contact, what services they are entitled to, a dictionary of terms used in special education, and much more.
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Website
Other

California Department of Education: Specialized Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
The California Department of Education offers a variety of specialized programs aimed at California's diverse students. The programs are listed in the left toolbar. Click on each one for more information and resources available for...
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Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: College Planning for Students With Learning Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
This article will help teachers who are guiding LD students in looking for and applying to college programs. Find a list of questions teachers and students should consider as they explore schools and their options for students with...