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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Great Hearing Officer Conference
Image via WikipediaOK so I’m still getting the hang of my mobile-posting voice recognition technology. The last post should read “Great Hearing Officer Conference.” Lost in translation is the phrase that comes to mind. I was describing the conference… Continue reading
Posted in Basque people, expedited hearing, France, Gerl, Government, hearing officer, law, NAHO, Spain, Special Education, special education law
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Sep 25
I was out for two days at the university; you always miss so much when you’re not there. It seems like I’m playing hooky even though I really don’t have to be there to begin with! Today’s game was a great example of a several teaching principles at wor… Continue reading
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Rate hearing officer…
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Maxi’s Bed Magicians by Werner Blaebst
Maxi’s Bed Magicians (1990), written & illustrated by Werner Blaebst, was too cute. It reminds me of another book I reviewed, Snuggle Mountain, by Lindsey Lane. It celebrates one of my favorite subjects, imagination. This book can be used during the 3rd grade Imagination unit in OCR. I don’t know why I didn’t read this [...]
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Time to move on!
I’m not sure if I wrote on this blog before about my dreams. If I did, this is a continuation of that. If not, I got a little story to tell you, like to hear it, here it goes. We, as human beings, are so preoccupied with our daily lives that we don’t pay attention [...]
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Free Ice Cream @ Coldstone Creamery (9/24/09)
Thursday, September 24th 5-8pm
FREE 3 oz. Make-A-Wish® Creation™ with a Donation
Donate and receive a 3 oz. sample of Jack’s Creation served out of a ready-to-love pan in a Like It™ Cup. Valid only during published date and time. While supplies last. No substitutions. Limit one per customer. An estimated 85 percent of all donations in [...]
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Why the sneer?
Okay, dear readers, this is my rant. I got a lil’ something to say it, here it goes. My daughter, Phillise, has had great teachers during her short time in school. I’ve had great relationships with them all. They’ve all been really nice with sparkling personalities. That is…up until now. Her current teacher is not [...]
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Posted in Food for thought, My rant, teaching
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Comparative Special Education Law: Europe
I’m a big fan of comparative law. By looking at how things are done in the legal systems of other countries, we can evaluate how we do things here. Generally our legal system is far superior to that of other countries. (Just my opinion, but hard to… Continue reading
Posted in comparative law, Czech Republic, Gerl, indigenous peoples, law, minorities, Our Constitution, Special Education, special education law
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Sep 22
Today was a bit challenging, but I certainly got lots of material for my undergrads! The sped teacher I’m working with took it personally that I gave an assessment of student progress, because she thought it meant I was saying she was a bad teacher. Of… Continue reading
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What’s Your Stress (Relief) Plan?
Well, what is it? Your stress (relief) plan, that is. How do you plan to release the excess stress built up during the day. You know there’s going to be some in any job. There’s especially going to be a whoooooole lot in a high stress job like teaching. That’s what a good friend of [...]
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