Monthly Archives: April 2009

Lakeshore, buy one get one 50% off!

Here’s a coupon for buy 1 get 1 half off @ Lakeshore. It’s valid from May 1- 31. You can also visit the website @ www.lakeshorelearning.com

Present this coupon at time of purchase.

© Lakeshore
coupon code: 1806

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Info on the L.A. Black Book Expo (L.A.B.B.X.)

Here’s the most recent information on the L.A.B.B.X. direct from Charles Chatmon, director of the L.A.B.B.X.
The date has been changed from Saturday, August 15, 2009 to Saturday, August 22, 2009.
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: Expo Center
Place: 3980 Menlo Ave
Email: info@labbx.com
Facebook link

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Wii Jumps in as Therapy Tool for Special Education

I had reported on the Wii as “Wii therapy” this past winter and had asked for tips and ideas. I received several emails and comments about it. Since then, my assistive technology department has been given a Wii to use as a therapeutic support tool. I g… Continue reading

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Teen with Tourette’s aims to improve understanding of the syndrome

From ms.angala over on TEACHER SOL.

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My Nominee DM(?) Wilson…

My Nominee DM(?) Wilson wins award at conference(?). listenPowered by Jott——-
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Finnish teacher focuses on student talent through music

From ms.angala over on TEACHER SOL.

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Good session on history…

Good session on history on special education law at institute. listenPowered by Jott——-
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Win an Apple iTouch or Classmate Reader on Bookshare: Few Days Left

Has Bookshare changed your life or your students’ learning experience in a unique and significant way?Bookshare Members! Tell Your Story and ENTER TO WINGrand Prize: Victor Reader Stream or the Classmate Reader or an Apple I-TouchShare your Booksha… Continue reading

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Reflections…

I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately. It’s because I have to return to my work site where not so good situations are, as yet, unresolved. Should all of my paperwork come together, I could be returning to work on Wednesday. It remains to be seen how things will work out. I’ll report. [...] Continue reading

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Music at Your Fingertips: Radios, Switches and TBI

I was heading to a home visit on a long highway through wheatfields, making my way to a small country town. Turning off the highway, I passed an old feed store and headed down what used to be a frontier brick and stone building -lined main street. If y… Continue reading

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