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Jerry's Special Education Blog December 2006 Archive

By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

Supporting Reading at Home

Sunday December 31, 2006
There's no better time to support reading at home than when the kids are on holidays! Do your children know their word families? Word families are the rhyming words ... Read More

They're Driving Me Nuts!

Thursday December 28, 2006
Do you hear yourself saying this when your kids are off over the holidays? Is their behavior almost out of control? Believe it or not, strategies to curb inappropriate behaviors ... Read More

Professional Reading

Tuesday December 26, 2006
I always take some time over the holidays to do a little professional reading. Not only does it help me keep my perspective, but it helps me to return to ... Read More

Happy Holidays

Monday December 25, 2006
For those of you celebrating Christmas today, Merry Christmas. To everyone else, may you have a happy holiday. Many thanks to all of you who are regular visitors to Special ... Read More

Treat Yourself!

Friday December 22, 2006
Why not take some relaxing time to catch up on some professional reading? Here's a list sure to help every special educator reach their professional goals. When you return to ... Read More

Oh Those Endless Acronyms!

Wednesday December 20, 2006
Education is often accused of using far too many acronyms. Personally, I think the majority of those acronyms refer to special education. So the next time you hear, 'FAPE or ... Read More

Dear Santa.....

Friday December 15, 2006
Even the most reluctant of writers will want to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Take this opportunity to teach how to write a letter to Santa. Remind ... Read More

Teaching Social Skills

Tuesday December 12, 2006
In most classrooms today, you'll have students with behavior disorders, learning disabilities, social concerns etc. I don't know of a single classroom that wouldn't benefit from the ongoing teaching of ... Read More

Reading Where They Should Be?

Saturday December 9, 2006
Children with needs often fall behind in reading and literacy skills. Key to supporting these learners is finding out where they are and then moving them forward from that point. ... Read More

Buy Your Favorite Educator a Great Resource this Christmas

Wednesday December 6, 2006
I've compiled a list of great resources that educators, not just special educators may enjoy. Why not treat your favorite educator to one? Great Picks to Support Children with Aspergers Books to ... Read More

Modifications: Fair?

Saturday December 2, 2006
Modifications may include extending time frames to complete tests or reducing the amount of questions on a test, or providing preferential seating arrangements, or giving audio instead of written formats. ... Read More

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