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Jerry's Special Education Blog July 2008 Archive

By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

Special Education and the Law? Get it Wright!

Thursday July 31, 2008
Wright's Law is a definite bookmark for those individuals clearly wishing to understand the laws governing special education in the United States. Regardless of your position, (parent, student, educator, advocate, ... Read More

Top 10 Qualities Of a Great Teacher

Sunday July 27, 2008
So you think you can teach? Do you know what both teachers, students and parents want in great teaching? I used to think that a lifelong desire to learn, patience ... Read More

Literacy on the Roll!

Wednesday July 23, 2008
When traveling in the car, turn off those mini DVDs and have some fun extending language growth. Here are some things you can do: Brainstorm as many words as you can ... Read More

The Voice Says it All!

Sunday July 20, 2008
When thinking classroom management or even when talking to your own children as a parent, the voice tells all. This article informs you about the 'pitch, tone and intent' of ... Read More

The Growing Dilemma Of 'To Restrain or Refrain'

Wednesday July 16, 2008
With the amount of mainstreaming occurring for students with significant developmental and behavioral needs and disabilities, restraints do occur. They occur for the safety of themselves and for the ... Read More

Risky Cell Phone Use

Sunday July 13, 2008
There seem to be 2 schools of thought regarding the potential risk for teens and children using cell phones. The warning states 'possible side effects from radio frequencies' and advises ... Read More

Everyday Words for Literacy Support this Summer

Friday July 11, 2008
Over 50 - 75% of the most commonly used words are found on the Dolch Lists, originally developed by Edward W. Dolch. These words are important to learn at an ... Read More

Asking Better Questions to Promote Thinking

Monday July 7, 2008
Before asking your next question, why not take some time to ask better questions. By that I mean questions that don't elicit the answer yes or no. A great starting ... Read More

The Purpose For Most Behavior Is.....

Tuesday July 1, 2008
Believe it or not, most behavior is for attention. All too often, we respond to the inappropriate behavior without giving attention to the root cause for the behavior. Typically, ... Read More

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