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Jerry's Special Education Blog September 2003 Archive

By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

Questioning Homework?

Wednesday September 24, 2003
Is there value to homework? Is it just busy work? Or, does it actually lead to higher achievement scores? See what Harris Cooper, a Duke University psychology professor reports in ... Read More

Lacking Motivation?

Saturday September 20, 2003
All too often, students with disabilities lack in motivation. Why? Usually because they're lacking in self-esteem and confidence. Want to know how to motivate children? These tips work every time!

Gifted Cuts

Saturday September 13, 2003
Gifted children come with their unique needs too, so why is funding being cut? The No Child Left Behind initiative focuses on underachieving students. So, where's the incentive? Read more ... Read More

Proactive - not Reactive!

Saturday September 13, 2003
This is the time of year when you want to establish routines and appropriate behaviors. The best strategy is to be proactive. Are you struggling with children's or student's behavior? ... Read More

Learning Disabled?

Saturday September 6, 2003
What does it mean to be learning Disabled? What are the characteristics? How can I tell if a child has a learning disability? Look no further, here you'll find checklists ... Read More

Graphic Organizers

Monday September 1, 2003
The greatest tool for learning disabled students. Help students to visualize their thinking with these great graphic organizers in PDF. Each week, watch for a new graphic organizer. Try the ... Read More

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