Changing Education Paradigms

I found this Ted Talks video that covers many things we have talked about in class this semester! Check it out!

Parents as Part of the IEP Process Handbook

Here is a link to the blog:

http://www.utahparentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IEP_Parent_Handbook.pdf

This booklet provide a brief view of some laws. It is helpful for a perant to be prepared to be an equal member of the team  that designs the individualized education plan or program to meet your child’s needs.

What We Know About Effective IStructional Practices for English-Language Learners

This research synthesis investigates the knowledge base of effective instruction for English-language learners in elementary and middle school grades. This article could help teachers for conducting future research and improving current practice.

Here is a link to this research synthesis:

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/article/Exceptional-Children/63856593.html

What is IDEA?

 

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act’s Early Childhood Programs: Powerful Vision and Pesky Details.

http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=3f3358e5-c03a-404d-adea-f70e7357736f%40sessionmgr114&vid=4&hid=113

The article offers information on the Individuals With DisabilitiesEducation Act (IDEA) in relation with the U.S. Supreme Court and parental rights. It states that IDEA aims to ensure that free appropriate publiceducation (FAPE) is provided to all students with disabilities who are eligible for special education services. It notes that the U.S. Department of Educationhas been tasked to provide a clear federal definition of appropriate it its implementation regulation. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s holdings on Winkleman v. Parma City School District emphasizes a victory of parental rights.

10 good reasons for using Prezi

1. more interactive direct instruction than a power point
2. student projects
3. for group projects, they can share between members
4. for games (trivia)
5. for homework
6. for absent students, presentation available for them
7. easier to picture from "big ideas"to details-> more creative
8. for review (like vocabulary) or quizz 
9. for children with disabilities (deaf children for instance)
10. it's fun and easy to create!