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Jerry's Special Education Blog June 2006 Archive

By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

A Free Summer Read!

Friday June 30, 2006
I love getting freebies. Here's a book you can read online in PDF or purchase the hard copy. This practical handbook shows teachers how to use collaboration, assessment, and strategic ... Read More

How Can Positive Reinforcement Be Used Effectively?

Wednesday June 28, 2006
Key to behavior analysis is positive reinforcement. When there's a desired consequence for behavior, the behavior is more likely to occur. The number one reason for student inappropriate behavior is ... Read More

Self-Esteem Comes First

Sunday June 25, 2006
Regardless of age, disability, ability and gender, self-esteem has to come first. Our sense of being loved, valued, appreciated and how we see ourselves affects our day to day performance ... Read More

Are They Listening to Me?

Friday June 23, 2006
So you have just given an instruction and a blank face stares back at you? You know it's not a hearing problem because the auditory testing came back fine. However, ... Read More

Differentiated Instruction: Free Online Resource

Monday June 19, 2006
Educators know that there are lots of 'buzz words' to know and differentiated instruction is one to be familiar with. 'Fair Isn't Always Equal' is a new book ... Read More

Some Great Year End Ideas

Thursday June 15, 2006
This school year is coming to a close and it's not always easy to keep students motivated. Here are a few ideas to keep the momentum going: Let students write about ... Read More

Even Reluctant Writers.......

Monday June 12, 2006
Will enjoy these end of the year writing activities. Learning disabled students often struggle with writing activities so give them this end of the year 'introduce the teacher to next ... Read More

Even the Most Reluctant Writers....

Monday June 12, 2006
Will enjoy these end of the year writing activities. Learning disabled students often struggle with writing activities so give them this end of the year 'introduce the teacher to next ... Read More

Even the Most Reluctant Writers....

Monday June 12, 2006
Will enjoy these end of the year writing activities. Learning disabled students often struggle with writing activities so give them this end of the year 'introduce the teacher to next ... Read More

8 Tips and 4 Steps to Success!

Thursday June 8, 2006
Learning disabled students have potential - lots of potential. Convince them of their confidence and you're apt to see success. Hang tight to these tips and steps to support learning ... Read More

Father's Day

Sunday June 4, 2006
Father's Day happens in North America on the 3rd Sunday in June. Children love to make their dads something special for this occasion. Here are some great printables that children ... Read More

Countdown!

Friday June 2, 2006
Countdown! Sometimes as we approach the end of a school year, it can be hard to keep our students focused and on track. Positive reinforcement with the 'Race to 20' ... Read More

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