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Category Archives: Inclusive Practices
Brad: Confidentiality at the Expense of Connection?
From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Recently, I had an opportunity to share some of my school’s inclusive practices with a special educator from another district. I told him about using general education peer-tutors, … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Brad, Collaboration and Co-Teaching, Inclusive Practices
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Brad: Plugging into Advocacy
From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Like most teachers, I usually try to spend school breaks “unplugging” from the world of structured academics. But during my most recent break, I am proud to say I … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Brad, Inclusive Practices, Networking
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Brad: Getting Students to Go Beyond the Classroom
“The journey itself is delight.”— Rousseau Last week Partners Club (a group I co-sponsor that connects students with and without disabilities through athletics and social activities) resumed its weekly ski outings. Although it had been uncharacteristically warm throughout the last… Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Brad, Inclusive Practices, Life and Social Skills, Tips, Tricks, and Lists
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Melissa: The Mouse Project
It’s the most wonderful lesson plan of the year! Last year, my class participated in a trip where people with disabilities could shop for the holidays with a little extra assistance. Most of my students brought money to purchase items… Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Melissa, Inclusive Practices, Instructional Strategies, Life and Social Skills
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Melissa: Invested
I just returned home from an amazing convention! A colleague and I were fortunate enough to attend the Geneva Centre for Autism’s International Symposium in Toronto. As a teacher to students on the autism spectrum, just about everyone I would… Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Melissa, Inclusive Practices, Professional development
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Jennifer: Good Bet
I don’t typically start off a blog entry with a poker tournament flashback (because up until 24 hours ago I had nothing to flash back to), but here it goes. Last night I had the privilege of attending a charity… Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Jennifer, Inclusive Practices, Instructional Strategies
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Ellen: Student/Child/Boy/Girl/Son/Daughter/Man/Woman/PEOPLE with Disabilities
Last week I read two articles in Time and People magazines that referred to individuals with Down syndrome as “Downs,” “Downs syndrome kids,” and even “the disabled.” Say what you will about the quality of my personal magazine subscriptions, but… Continue reading
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