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Jerry's Special Education Blog September 2005 Archive

By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

Who Learns Less?

Monday September 26, 2005
Are you teaching in the inclusional model classroom this year? Are you aware of who will probably learn less than any other student in your inclusional classroom? If you guess ... Read More

Many States Missing NCLB Targets

Friday September 23, 2005
California schools are facing a complete overhaul. Philly schools are also missing missing NCLB's Adequate Yearly Progress goals. More here. One wonders.....are the targets attainable? too challenging? unrealistic? Do the ... Read More

Curbing Inappropriate Behaviors

Tuesday September 20, 2005
They come in all types - tattletales, bullies, aggressors, task avoiders and much more. Find out what you can do to keep those desirable on task behaviors in your classroom.

Predictive Writing Software

Friday September 16, 2005
Word Q is an excellent predictive word software application to assist students with the writing process. Try the trial version with your students/children and you'll see writing improvement!

Determine Reading Comprehension

Tuesday September 13, 2005
Here's a handy checklist of 'fun questions' to determine comprehension of a story read independently or orally. Bookmark this one!

Tough to Reach, Tough to Teach

Saturday September 10, 2005
Does this sound like some of your students? Touch to Reach, Tough to Teach is one of the Council for Exceptional Children's best selling resources. Find information on my 4 ... Read More

Alphabet and Phonics Worksheets

Thursday September 8, 2005
Free worksheets - be sure to scroll down to next to see the phonics/sound symbol free worksheet collections for those struggling readers.

Top Picks for Classroom Management and Discipline

Saturday September 3, 2005
It's back to school time and this means it's the best time to implement best practices in classroom management and discipline strategies. I've compiled a list of my favorite books ... Read More

Classroom Management and Discipline

Saturday September 3, 2005
The most important thing to implement when you start your first week back to school is classroom management and discipline. Are you ready? Do you know what your rules ... Read More

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