One of my favorite methods of teaching a student to read is often referred to as the Clozure technique. It’s easy to do and provides a good and fun bonding time. It can be done by either snuggling up close Read More …
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Is Your Child Having a Hard Time Focusing?
Is your child having a really hard time sitting still for their lessons? I found a couple of things that have helped me out with my wiggly students: Yoga balls: these are great for students who like to move around Read More …
Struggling with Your Child and Their Lack of Progress in Reading?
Going a little bit crazy? Frustrated because your child just does not seem to understand the reading curriculum that comes home from school? You’ve tried your best and they just don’t seem to get it. This is the perfect time Read More …
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QUESTIONS REGARDING BOOKSHARE
During this critical time, Bookshare is eager to do all that we can to support educators, students, and families. We are getting important questions from educators. Here are some answers. Who can access Bookshare books?If your student finds it difficult Read More …
From Society for the Blind
Sharing our student and community newsletter with the broader community. Much of this resource is dedicated to assuring that the greatest number of folks have access to timely and critical resources while at home. Subject: SFB Connection, march 20, 2020 Resource Read More …
Educational Activities From Home
Many people are having to shelter in place due to the coronavirus making its rounds. You may ask, “What do I do with my special needs child?” as you are used to having a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and/or Read More …
Becoming a Special Education Teacher-Why are they Leaving?
Becoming a special education teacher is a lot of work. Each state has different requirements and each district desires different levels of training. In California, a teacher can enter into the state with a Master’s degree and a valid credential Read More …
What do I do with all This Paperwork?
One thing Special Education is filled with is paperwork (general education teachers have a similar complaint). You will be handling: Doctors’ reports Parents’ Rights Notification of Meetings Any reports the specialists have written The Individual Education Plan itself Approval of Read More …
They Can’t Learn to Read
Often I’ve seen students take me off guard. I’ve been assigned to work with students and told, I was wasting my time trying to teach them how to read because “they’ll never learn to.” It’s an unfair statement. It also Read More …