Category Archives: Instructional Strategies

Jessica: Connections from Denver to the classroom

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I’m here in Denver right now, enjoying the CEC 2012 Convention & Expo, endeavoring to explore the vast, wild world of special education. *Tip for attendees: use mini post-its … Continue reading

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Jessica: From Conference to Classroom

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. As I noted in my previous post, I attended the California League of School’s Technology & RTI Conference. I will also be attending the CEC Conference this coming April. Which … Continue reading

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Allisence: An update on Felipe

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Remember cute and adorable Felipe? Remember how he used to be so willing to do whatever I asked him to do? Remember how before winter break his behavior did … Continue reading

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Theresa: Mini-lessons on mini-lessons

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. This year my school has decided to use mini-lessons as a way to increase our student’s comprehension. As a school we have been doing professional readings, watching video clips … Continue reading

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Allisence: Queen of Crazy Field Trips

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I am the Queen of Crazy Field Trips. Every time I hand the school secretary a field trip permission form, she laughs and asks where we’re going this time. … Continue reading

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Richard: Are We There Yet?

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Wow. My students, para, and I have made it through the first six weeks of school and now are on vacation (thank you, balanced calendar!). Time to pause and … Continue reading

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Allisence: Inspiration from a Haboob

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. If you live in Phoenix — the city of 100-degree temps even after midnight — San Diego sounds like a dream. It’s by the ocean, it’s within driving distance, … Continue reading

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Richard: NCLB Hits Home

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. The first two things I learned about special education were: 1) to be explicit in instruction and directions and 2) to create a culture of success for my students. … Continue reading

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Brad: Songs of Summer

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Shortly after the last day of school, I spent some time in the Midwest and managed to visit friends and family, get married, then drive north and relax for … Continue reading

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Megan: CEC in Action

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers.  Whoever ceases to be a student has never been a student. ~George Iles It has been an interesting week back at school! My first day back after the … Continue reading

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