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Hashtag used by people working in AAC to convey insights into practices using memes

Educators in Loudoun County Public Schools are sharing stories about what's working to shape the future. Get inspired by following the #lcps15, #lcps16, #LCPSedchat, and #lcps2020 hashtags on multiple social media networks such as Twitter, Instagram, and Vine. Then, add to the conversation

Educators in Loudoun County Public Schools are sharing stories about what's working to shape the future. Get inspired by following the #lcps15, #lcps16, #LCPSedchat, and #lcps2020 hashtags on multiple social media networks such as Twitter, Instagram, and Vine. Then, add to the conversation

Collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech enabled, work with various AT, and be downloaded in various formats.

A collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens, the IntelliKeys with custom overlays, and 1 to 3 switches

PrimaryPad is a web-based word processor designed for schools that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real-time.

Edutopia search by grade level, topic, media, weekly e-newsletter, classroom guides project-based learning

Use word clouds to... 1. help students who use the same word over and over again to visualize these repetitions. 2. help students find themes in a literary work

Super cool coloring Turn old menus, CD cases or DVD cases into coloring/writing tools. Slip paper inside and get out the washable markers or dry erase markers (non smelling)! Color - wipe - color - wipe. Practice names, patterns, dot-to-dots and more. This is also great for some special needs situations - for children who get frustrated that their work is not 'perfect' the first time. No worries; they can erase and start again!

Books published here are the work of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the view or ideas of CAST. Browse, explore, enjoy, and flag your favorites! Search for Loudoun authors by using the search term "Loudoun".

Join Professor Gideon T. Flummox and his friends as they put their minds to work creating inventions that help them understand the most perplexing scientific mystery of all: other people

In this course, we will read British literature from about 1790 to 1945, examining literary works from the Romantic, Victorian, and twentieth-century periods in an historical and cultural context, and delving into some of the significant issues and debates that characterize and inform the literature and art of these periods. Although we will move quickly through a large number of authors and texts, the strategies and skills of close reading, analysis, and interpretation that we will focus on in this course will prepare you for more intensive study of English literature. These audio podcasts have been produced to reinforce and supplement the course's instructor notes, promote class discussion, and facilitate a deeper understanding of the course's texts. If you have any feedback, please send email to the instructor at: rsalbrig@hacc.edu.

This is a place to find other Daily 5 folks that you might want to connect with. You may want to find another teacher working with a similar grade level or maybe you would like to connect your classes. I know we have members who have written collaborative stories together, follow each other's blogs and twitter accounts, and who use Skype for Read to Someone globally. You can use the Comments column to add any extra information.

The purpose of this Early Childhood Literacy portion of the WATI website is to provide professionals and parents who work with young children with disabilities with assistance in integrating assistive technology into their literacy programs

Great article on interventions and working with students with CVI.

"A combination of focused activities and creative, open-ended technology projects can help you take a new approach to building literacy with your elementary students. Use these articles, samples, and lessons to find new ideas and approaches that will work for your learners"

Users click and hold as they move the cursor around the screen to create works of art. Select from a variety of tools to change the way the cursor interacts with the canvas. Students can practice mouse skills, create abstract art, and more! Perfect for use on an interactive whiteboard.

This is a FABULOUS collection and visual representation of interactive sites categorized for many curricular topics and needs. Great for use on interactive white board. All of the best K-5 online, interactive, educational games and simulations in one place! These activities work great with your SMARTboard or interactive whiteboard for whole group or small group instruction or use in the computer lab or at home for individual learning.

At this collaborative board you will find an amazing array of pins leading you back to Top Teacher blogs where the authors are sharing their favorite tips and freebies. We work hard to mix it up every day so you hear from a variety of folks.

If you're looking for an idea to Wow! students -- or parents, you'll find it here. These teacher-tested ideas include learning projects, inspiring lessons, fun work sheets, learning games, parent involvement ideas, and much more.