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He had to work hard. He often woke up early to study before school and studied for hours in the evening. He went to summer school and retook tests.

Special Education Schools - M & L Special Needs Planning offers comprehensive information and guide to special needs families / parents for Special Education School and Related Services to Children with Disabilities

Lots of outstanding resources, videos, information in this wiki related to differentiating instruction and multiple intelligences. Sections provided for teachers to contribute to the wiki by adding lesson ideas that incorporate technology in all subject areas for elementary, middle school and high school.

Excellent compilation of resources including videos, lesson plans, blogs and tutorials for differentiating instruction with technology. The lesson plan section is separated into categories for elementary, middle school and high school and is just beginning to develop. We are invited to join the wiki to share lesson plans and resources. pmcgonagle is the creator of the wikispace.

PBworks hosts over 300,000 educational workspaces, and has helped transform teaching and learning for millions of students, parents and teachers. Educators ranging from major universities like DePaul, school districts like Baltimore County Public Schools and individual teachers trust PBworks as their collaborative learning environment. Learn how PBworks can help your classroom, library, school, or university: 

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Amazing story of a school that uses technology to include a homebound student in everything going on in the classroom.

This is an incredible video that tells about how one school has found a way to include a long-term homebound student in everything going on in the classroom-instruction, interaction, friendships and much more. Very inspiring and a simple solution using an Activboard, iChat, iSight camera and Mac computer.

Great word list and free online games for the first week of school

A response to Ron Clark's article by Doug Goldbert. " If you don't already, I feel you will learn to regret writing this article. This article has the ability to create an even bigger chasm between Parents and Teachers. Parent Involvement in a Child's Education, as proven by 20 years of research, is one of the most effective methods in a child's academic success. Educating our children needs to be a partnership between Parents and Teachers. Especially, since school age children spend 70% of their time outside of school. Your article makes it painfully aware that your idea of a Parent - Teacher partnership is one where Parents do everything you ask without input or questions. "

A valuable, thoughtful rebuttal/reflection by Doug Goldberg in response to the article written by Ron Clark with advice for parents from teachers.

This is an outstanding opportunity to bring a high-quality, immersive educational experience to your classroom or school (ages 10-14). From the University of Indiana and supported by the McArthur Foundation, the program is researched based and provides a number of opportunities in curriculum areas. It is also customizable for your specific educational goals.This is 21st Century Learning at it's finest. Participants must complete the professional development to gain entry for their school or class. Check it out!

"The AAC self-assessment Tool kit is designed for schools to look at the ways in which they are using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) within the curriculum as well as for communication. It is entirely up to the school how they use the AAC Tool-Kit but there are several suggestions on the next page:"

Survey from JogNog reveals schools unprepared to support digital learning - EdTech Times

Fabulous assistive technology resource page from Polk County Schools

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