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"Here you will learn everything about Audio Description, from what is it, to samples, to who does it, to how and where it is available in various media."

How to enable text to speech in MS Word

Mnemonics, visualization, and acronyms as low tech solutions to processes. There's stuff you have to pay, for but usually you can figure out how to make it yourself, too

"This correlation chart illustrates how Reading A-Z levels approximately correlate to other leveling systems commonly found in leveled reading materials. Reading A-Z uses objective (quantitative) and subjective (qualitative) Leveling Criteria to measure text complexity. Teachers should use their professional judgment of additional qualitative criteria along with reader and task considerations to determine if an individual book at a given level is appropriate for a student. Printable Chart"

I'm Determined Good Day Plan - how to differentiate and why you should use self-determination with students

"How to Create a YouTube Channel"

"STEAM : How to make moving noodle robots"

"Did you know Windows has had Speech Recognition built-in since Windows Vista? This is more than just a way to type by speaking aloud - you can use it to control applications and navigate the desktop with your voice. It's a free, built-in alternative to paid voice dictation programs like Dragon NaturallySpeaking. It's a shame most Windows users will likely never find it buried in the Control Panel."

This site is designed to assist teachers, educational professionals, therapists, parents and others seeking information how to improve the lives of students with disabilities. This on-line guide provides ideas, application examples, definitions, news, Y

Under the Table tells the story of how our assumptions influence not only how we act, but how we treat others. This story is one of understanding and realization that all students are are capable and contributors in their communities. We know that diversity is a strength, but if we are to truly move inclusive education forward in our schools, we need to understand the essential component of presuming competence.

How to back up a vocabulary file for LAMP:WFL using iTunes

This site provides an introduction of UDL, the opportunity to check your curriculum for UDL compatibility, and the option to explore resources for building options and flexibility into each component of your curriculum.

Use this CAST interactive online tool to help you apply UDL principles in your teaching to reach and engage all of your students. Learn about UDL, Check Your Curriculum, or Explore Resources for ideas on how to build options and flexibility into each element of your curriculum.

This free online tool helps educators build options and flexibility into each element of the curriculum (goals, methods, materials, and assessments) in order to reach and engage all students.

So this year the speech path in our building went to a conference about the core vocabulary board. Before being introduced to this we were solely trying to use the PECs (Picture Exchange Communication System) and with only myself and an aid in the room regularly it was challenging to initially teach the students how to use it. So after she attended this conference she said this may be a great supplement to PECs and may be easier to use with just two adults regularly in the room. 

"Have you ever uploaded an image or a video to a website, only for it to be deleted because of copyright issues? While some areas of copyright law can be complicated enough to cause copyright lawyers sleepless nights, the basics are very simple. Armed with some simple principles, you can save yourself from running afoul of copyright law."

PDF of Gail Van Tatenhove's presentation on how to teach language to users of AAC.

A downloadable book to help explain how to implement an AAC device

"A short video describing how contacting the assistive technology team before requesting an assistive technology evaluation streamlines the process for getting supports to the student. Learn more about the LCPS AT Service Delivery Model by going to http://bit.ly/lcpsatsdm"

As a parent and a behavior specialist in North Carolina, Deidre McMahon was desperate to find help for her young son who was struggling with behavior issues. Listen to her talk about how the Pyramid Model changed their lives and provided specific strategi

This past weekend, our department chair received an email from a local high school English teacher who asked, in short, should they be teaching students how to do a "traditional" research paper - including the use of 3×5 note cards - because some of his colleagues are strong supporters of it and others consider it "archaic." He wanted to hear a response from a college professor about how best to prepare students for the kinds of research that they would be doing in composition courses that they would be taking after high school. Below, I have copied and pasted the response that I offered him via email. And, now I ask you… What do you think - is it time to move away from "traditional" research paper writing processes?