Thursday, March 11, 2010

SAT Vocabulary – Brazen

Brazen

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze9HcwD1Qrk&feature=player_embedded  

Special Education Terminology

Special Education Terminology by Colleen Bain, M.A.

1.      PL 94-142:
PL94-142 is a law that was passed in 1975 requiring that public schools provide a "free appropriate public education" to school-aged children ages 3-21 (exact ages depend on your state's mandate), regardless of disabling condition; also called the Education For All Handicapped Children Act, with recent [...]

SAT Vocabulary – Semaphore

February 22, 2010 by colleen  
Filed under Brain Training to Improve Learning

Semaphore

HOT TOPICS in Neuro & Educational Psychology for Teachers

February 16, 2010 by colleen  
Filed under Brain Training to Improve Learning

If you have poor readers in your elementary classrooms, you may interested in new research out this month.  Traditionally we've thought that it is best to improve reading by having students read text that was very easy for them.  This new research shows that in 2nd – 4th grade, poor readers can improve reading rates [...]

SAT Vocabulary – Amorous

Amorous

Craft Toilet Paper Tube Presidents

Craft Toilet Paper Tube Presidents

Commemorating President's Day doesn't need to be confined to reciting dry, historical facts. Show your child how to celebrate the holiday creatively! Construct replicas of two of the most famous U.S. Presidents—Abraham Lincoln and George Washington—using toilet paper rolls as their foundation. An afternoon of fun can coincide with paying tribute [...]

Objection to Disclosure of Student Records

February 14, 2010 by colleen  
Filed under Brain Training to Improve Learning

NJ Parents – I wanted to pass along this important info regarding a class action lawsuit which may impact you; feel free to forward to anyone else who may be impacted - Additional e-mail to follow
 
 Objection to Disclosure of Student Records (.pdf for your convenience)
 

While it may be helpful to have some clarification from a [...]

Vote Today!!

February 9, 2010 by colleen  
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What are Your Five Wishes?

FIVE WISHES for 2009 WORKSHEET  from  http://www.lovingsilence.org
Here is a valuable guide to asking five questions to clarify your intentions for 2009.
The Invitation
Are you willing to receive the gift of the question and use it to create a more fulfilled 2009?
If you are, transport yourself in your imagination to the end of the year 2009.
Imagine it [...]

SAT Vocabulary – Persevere

source:  http://www.gotbrainy.com/?page=4

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