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Welcome!
 
As a special education teacher I often feel pulled in every direction.  To guide me 
through the days and to keep parents and students informed, I have created this 
website.  Within, you will find information pertaining to how I run my classroom, to 
helpful links for students, parents, and colleagues.  I have also added links to some 
of the most recent research taking place in the field of special education. 
 
If you have any questions or have problems with any of the links contained in this 
website please contact me.

World History ~ October 2011

After a review of how history is recorded, students have now moved forward to important leaders in history and the lands in which they lived.  At the beginning of October, students will be learning about Alexander the Great as we move forward through the month students will learn about important cultures such as Rome and the Roman Empire.  Students will also be learning about the Growth of Christianity.

Fundamental Skills - October 2011

The first two weeks in October, your child will be working on learning-practicing memory techniques.  The last two weeks of October, students will be learning-practicing listening strategies. Please reinforce these concepts and skills at home.

Each Monday - your child is being given a copy of their present grades and school notes.  Please review these with your child and help reinforce good study and homework habits.

Monday's will also be a time for me to introduce new strategies or to work on other classroom projects. There is a good chance that your student will not be able to complete their homework in my class that day so please check up with them to make sure they complete this work at home.

We started the school year reviewing study strategies, time management and keeping up with homework assignments. We are continuing through our course on Anger Management. Please help your child by discussing anger issues and supporting their homework assignments.


Life skills English ~ October 2011

Each day, students work independently at their reading level using either the Reading Skills for Life curriculum or the Edmark reading program.  This involves grammar rules, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and predictions.  Areas of difficulty are reviewed individually or as a class depending on the need of the student(s).

We are finishing up our unit on reading newspapers and will be starting a unit on Building Character.

Life Skills Citizenship ~ October 2011

This months newspaper will be about individuality - students will be writing about things that they like to do and sharing their thoughts with their classmates. Students are also learning about Va and how the Civil War changed Virginia history.  Students will use their new knowledge to complete a scavenger hunt on their upcoming fieldtip to Appomattox.

We have practiced being could citizens by helping the Key Club with recycling and the Athletic department by washing towels. We will continue to support our school and town throughout the coming school year.

Science Skills/Biology ~ October 2011

We have been learning about the characteristics of living vs. non-living.  Students have gone outdoors on fieldtrips to identify the number of living organisms we found vs. how many nonliving.  Students are working on classifying organisms. 

Life Skills Science ~ October 2011

After completing our unit on Fall; which will include storm safety, students will begin a new unit on personal safety and wellness. As fall is often a time for colds and flus, students will be learning about how germs are shared and what we can do to protect ourselves from them.

Parent Resources


Links from this section will take you to some of the most informative websites in the field of special education. The list is not all inclusive but it does cover information pertaining to several high frequency disabilities and the effect they can have on your child's school performance.  The books listed are those that I have in my classroom.  If you see one you are interested in, please stop by and see me as I would be more than happy to share them with you.


 


Autism


 

ASA - Autism Society of America       Autism Speaks  
 
NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health
 

ADHD


 


CHADD      National Resource Center on AD/HD


 


Learning Disabilities


 


LDonline         NICHD        NIMH       


 


National Center For Learning Disabilities


 


Learning Disabilities Association


 


My Book Shelf


 


 A Hope in the Unseen          ADD and the College Student    


 


ADHD - Autism Connection        A Mind at a Time      Born on a Blue Day


 


Driven to Distraction     Freaks, Geeks, & Aspergers  


 


The Out-of-Sync Child      How Can I Talk if My Lips Don't Move


 


The Mind Tree         ADHD & Me                     


 


The Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome

 

Student Links

The websites listed below are dedicated to my students. I hope you find them to be helpful, informative, & fun. Enjoy!

Helpful Information

Dictionary - Word of the Day!         Work Cited Help     

Study Skills & Learning Strategies       

Transition - Your Future is on the Horizon  

Jefferson Forest High School

Spotlight on Careers

College Board          Virginia View          Career List A-Z       

Career Voyages          Kuder Assessment

Fun & Helpful Sites

DMV Practice          Nascar           Bandaides & Blackboards

More Drivers Education Fun

Behavior Help

Teacher Tools

Dr. Mac's Amazing Behavior Advice Site

Discipline Help

News, Research, & Resources

Council for Exceptional Children         Teaching the ADD Child

Intervention Central

Teacher Resources

Transition/I'm determined

T/TAC - Teaching/Technical Assistance Center - Region 5

Virginia Department of Education         

US Department of Education - Office of Civil Rights

IEP vs. 504     

Reading Quest - Reading support & Strategies

Lead Teacher's Website                         Specialists Website

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