Curated OER
Shamrock Puppy
Students create small "Shamrock Puppies" using colored construction paper, crayons, and glue in this pre-Kindergarten lesson celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The lesson includes a resource link where printable patterns can be found.
Curated OER
Panther in the Basement
Middle schoolers produce an ongoing journal in which they relate their personal response to literature. They examine the theme of the rights of the individual versus the whole. They explore conflict in Panther in the Basement.
Curated OER
Making a Pitch
Students practice creating their own persuasive pitch of their project. They use this presentation to organize the work they have completed on their project at this stage. They receive teacher and students feedback and how ready they are...
Curated OER
Chomp Chomp Chocolate
Students identify the digraph /ch/ in written and spoken language. Students practice identifying the initial and final placement of the digraph /ch/ in words by identifying pictures containing the sound. They read a decodable story...
Curated OER
Write Traits Characteristics
Students are introduced to the Write Traits way of writing. They practice identifying the characteristics of Write Traits by listing the six traits and a characteristic for each trait on the board.
Curated OER
Setting Boundaries
Young scholars identify the different relationships they are involved in. In this communication lesson, students discuss the importance of setting boundaries in every relationship. They cite the negative and positive consequences when...
Other
Assessment Products for Special Education
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...
Other
The Role of Assessment in the Iep Process
A comprehensive description detailing assessment for students with special needs, and the importance special education teachers have in the assessment and IEP process. The article includes an example of a special education teacher...
Other
The Role of Assessment in the Iep Process
A comprehensive description detailing assessment for students with special needs, and the importance special education teachers have in the assessment and IEP process. The article includes an example of a special education teacher...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Understanding Assessment Options for Idea Eligible Students
The No Child Left Behind law requires each school test students in Reading/Language Arts & Math each year in grades 3-8, and at least once more in grades 10-12. In some cases, children eligible for Individuals with Disabilities...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: No Child Left Behind: Determining Assessment Accommodations
Assessment accommodations help people with learning disabilities display their skills accurately on examinations. Teachers, learn how to test the true knowledge of your students. Don't test their ability to write quickly if you want to...
Virginia Tech
Classroom Inclusion: Balancing Student Needs
This well-written article provides a discussion of inclusion of students with special needs, and is written in reference to the Montgomery County public school district in Virginia. The article provides an interesting and informative...
Other
Assessment of Students Who Are Deafblind: Issues Faced
A comprehensive article on the issues faced in assessing students who are deafblind, and on the effects vision loss has on their access to communication. Included in the article is discussion on the difficulties students who are...
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Student Progress Monitoring: Curriculum Based Measurement in Math
This resource provides information about how to assess and monitor progress of students with special needs. The questions here are relevant for special education teachers who are using CBM in mathematics or who are considering this...
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy: Services in Your State for Infants and Toddlers
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.
Other
Faq's on Curriculum Based Measurement in Reading
This site contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions on using Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) to assess reading in students with special needs. CBM is an effective way to assess and monitor progress of students with special needs....
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Faq's on Curriculum Based Measurement in Reading
This site contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions on using Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) to assess reading in students with special needs. CBM is an effective way to assess and monitor progress of students with special needs....
Other
Student Progress Monitoring: Curriculum Based Measurement in Math
This resource provides information about how to assess and monitor progress of students with special needs. The questions here are relevant for special education teachers who are using CBM in mathematics or who are considering this...
Other
Alaska Department of Education: A Place for Teachers
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides various resources specifically dedicated for teachers. Content includes teacher certification information, assessment information, curriculum and instruction...
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Alaska Department of Education: A Place for Teachers
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides various resources specifically dedicated for teachers. Content includes teacher certification information, assessment information, curriculum and instruction...
LD Online
Ld Online: Strategies for Composition in the Writing Process
An extensive discourse on strategies to teach writing skills to learning disabled children. Authors have developed an approach known as self-regulated strategy development (SRSD). In this paper they elaborate on the research they...
Other
Reading From Scratch: Helpful Hints for Classroom Teacher
This site features helpful hints for classroom teachers who suspect a student may be dyslexic. Learn more about some signs and ways to intervene to meet the needs of your students.
Other
Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Comprehensive resource for information about this often undiagnosed disorder. It includes research, assessment tips as well as strategies that may benefit people with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Progress Monitoring: Leadership Team Content
The purpose of this module is to help Leadership Teams undertake the support activities necessary to enable classroom teachers to develop and effectively use student progress monitoring data. The module provides guidance on bringing...