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Monthly Archives: June 2010
DISCRETE VS. DISCREET
Is there a difference between the words Discrete & Discreet? They look the same, sound the same and have the same letters. I don’t think this will be a question that’s asked often. I only happened to chance upon the word discrete as I was reading an article with the word discrete in it in [...]
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Posted in Food for thought, In the know!!, Learning to read, teaching
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So Misunderstood! Category of Disability Part I
Image via WikipediaUnder the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or “IDEA,” the category of disability plays one role only. To be eligible for special education and related services, a child must first have one of the enumerated disabilities … Continue reading
Posted in category, Disability, education, Gerl, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, law, Special Education, special education law
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Substitute bloggers
Since I’m out of reach from the Internet this week (yes, this is the ghost of Sarah Past writing a scheduled post!), I thought I’d leave you with some of my favorite blogs to keep you occupied.
So until my much anticipated return to the blogosphere (ha!), feel free to check out these gems!
Positively Splendid has recipes, crafts and general goodness that you won’t want to miss!
If you’re anything like me, you’ll love playing around with the color combinations at ColourLovers.
If you’ve ever wanted a super fun way to surf the web, go check out Kirtsy. You can thank me later.
If your life is feeling average, check out these funny average folks!
I love perusing all the crafts and tutorials at One Pretty Thing, and I’m sure you will too!
I always enjoy visiting Mighty Girl (and her shopping site is pretty cool too!)
And finally, you can always count on Mint for lovely eye candy!
So there you go! Be good for the sub…
The Calm Before The Storm
I feel a little guilty for having neglected my blog most of this month, but the volume of IEP meetings, mediation, and Due Process Hearing commitments has prohibited me from writing much other than responses to Motions to Dismiss, 10 day notice letters, and a whole lot of nasty grams! The month of June has [...] Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut Education, Connecticut Special Education, Connecticut Special Education Law, due process, FAPE, IDEA, IDEA claims, IDEA Due Process Hearings, IEP Meetings, IEP Team, IEP Team meetings, IEP Team Members, IEPs, Meaningful Parental participation, Mediation, Parents, Special Education, special education attorneys, Special Education Due Process Hearings, Special Education Law and Advocacy, Special Education Law practice, special education laws, special education lawyers
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Classroom Strategies From Reading Rockets.com
Classroom Strategies I subscribe to this newsletter, Reading Rockets. It is so full of resources for parents, teachers and others interested in education. It is one of the best resources I have come across. Do yourself a favor & subscribe. This is taken directly from the Reading Rockets website: Our classroom strategy section is designed [...]
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Missouri classroom management research position
The Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri is recruiting for a highly qualified individual to help coordinate a new large-scale group randomized intervention trial to evaluate the efficacy of a teacher classroom management training program. For a full description of the position, which is at the Assistant or Associate [...] Continue reading
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My Summer Reading List
Hello dear readers. I am compiling my annotated summer reading list. I will post it very soon.
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Build-A-Bear
Phillise & I went to Build-A-Bear. I love that store & the concept. Getting to build your own bear is one of the best things ever! Well, Phillise had been wanting to go for the longest time, but I couldn’t make myself spend $50 for a teddy bear. But, my baby’s big eyes won me [...]
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Posted in Parenting/Being a mom
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Federal Grants Available to Support Development of Special Educators
After some delay, the U.S. Department of Education has released grant application information focused on supporting the development of special education teachers, administrators, early interventionists, and related service personnel. Divided into three priorities, the personnel preparation grants seek to build a pipeline of talent for the special education workforce and respond to personnel needs at the state and local levels. For some time, CEC and its members have been urging for the timely release of these grants to ensure full and meaningful participation by institutions of higher education and interested students. Authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),… Continue reading
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Jim Gerl’s Idols 2010 Tour- the Quest for a Name Continues
Image via WikipediaAs regular readers know, my summer speaking tour still has no name. Summer is upon us and as most of you already know from the classic rock song- there ain’t no cure for the summer time blues!Seriously though, a number of you have a… Continue reading
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