Spectrum K12 Blog - April 2008 Archive
Posted by Beth DuBose on Apr 25, 2008
By Earle Dean Christian, who has devoted 21 years of her life to furthering education
This article was published by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). The article identifies three phases in the deployment cycle: 1) pre-deployment, 2) deployment, and 3) reunion. Suggestions are provided for the caregiver and the educator on how to work with the children in each of these phases. The article includes artwork and poetry by military children.
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Posted by Beth DuBose on Apr 21, 2008
by Wanda Duff, former Special Education teacher of 25 years
A recent publication by the National Education Association in collaboration with the National Association of School Psychologists entitled “Truth in Labeling: Disproportionality in Special Education” provides an enlightening overview of issues related to “over- and under-representation” by specific populations in special education and gifted and talented programs.
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Posted by Beth DuBose on Apr 15, 2008
By Beth DuBose, former Special Education teacher
SIIA Software Implementation Guideline for Educators
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Posted by Beth DuBose on Apr 15, 2008
By Maggie Massimore, retired Director of Special Education, Metro Nashville Public Schools
As NCLB and IDEA evolve and bring general education and special education closer to a unified educational system for all, educators and administrators across the nation are struggling to help all students achieve at higher and higher levels.
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