What Time Is It? - World Time Engine Learning Coins for Elementary Children ABCya is the leader in free educational computer games and mobile apps for kids. The innovation of a grade school teacher, ABCya is an award-winning destination for elementary students that offers hundreds of fun, engaging learning activities. Millions of kids, parents, and teachers visit ABCya.com each month, playing over 1 billion games last year. Apple, The New York Times, USA Today, Parents Magazine and Scholastic, to name just a few, have featured ABCya’s popular educational games. ABCya’s award-winning Preschool computer games and apps are conceived and realized under the direction of a certified technology education teacher, and have been trusted by parents and teachers for ten years. Our educational games are easy to use and classroom friendly, with a focus on the alphabet, numbers, shapes, storybooks, art, music, holidays and much more!
Learn to Count Money ABCya is the leader in free educational computer games and mobile apps for kids. The innovation of a grade school teacher, ABCya is an award-winning destination for elementary students that offers hundreds of fun, engaging learning activities. Millions of kids, parents, and teachers visit ABCya.com each month, playing over 1 billion games last year. Apple, The New York Times, USA Today, Parents Magazine and Scholastic, to name just a few, have featured ABCya’s popular educational games. ABCya’s award-winning Preschool computer games and apps are conceived and realized under the direction of a certified technology education teacher, and have been trusted by parents and teachers for ten years. Our educational games are easy to use and classroom friendly, with a focus on the alphabet, numbers, shapes, storybooks, art, music, holidays and much more!
Functional Reading Tasks and IEP Goals - Autism Classroom Resources Functional reading skills are critical for students on the spectrum and other disabilities. Reading is something that needs to be used and even students who are not book readers can often learn single sight words that can impact their independence in their communities. We need to make sure that our students have the ability to function as independently as possible and that includes being able to read signs, grocery ads, words on the job and words on menus. So, let’s think about IEP goals for reading. One of the 3 products in the bundle is Reading the Signs, focusing on reading functional signs. Focusing on accuracy and mastery of specific signs. Sarah will read and match the written word to 25 common signs in the environment with 90% accuracy for at least a 2 week period. Keep in mind that I put the mastery criteria somewhat high because this is a basic skill. If you are looking at a student working on fluency, you could write a goal like: Related May 6, 2015 In "Structured Work Systems"
Categories of Disability Under IDEA March 2012 A legacy resource from NICHCY The nation’s special education law is called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. As part of making special education and related services available to children with disabilities in the public schools, IDEA defines the term “child with a disability.” The IDEA’s disability terms and definitions guide how States in their own turn define disability and who is eligible for a free appropriate public education under special education law. Quick-Jump Links In the list below, if a disability term is linked, clicking on the link will take you to a fact sheet for that particular disability and to other related information. 1. …means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Back to top 2. 3. 4. 5. (c) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances. 6. 7.
Transition to Adulthood Link-checked, October 2014A legacy resource from NICHCY About transition in Spanish | Sobre transición en español Life is full of transitions, and one of the more remarkable ones occurs when we get ready to leave high school and go out in the world as young adults. When the student has a disability, it’s especially helpful to plan ahead for that transition. In fact, IDEA requires it. Quick-Jump Index A Quick Summary of Transition Transition services are intended to prepare students to move from the world of school to the world of adulthood. Transition planning begins during high school at the latest. IDEA requires that transition planning start by the time the student reaches age 16. Transition planning may start earlier (when the student is younger than 16) if the IEP team decides it would be appropriate to do so. Transition planning takes place as part of developing the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Not enough detail? Back to top IDEA’s Definition of Transition Services
Autism Facts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that approximately 1 in 68 American children are on the autism spectrum. More specifically, it’s estimated that 1 in 42 boys, and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the US. This new estimate is roughly 30 percent higher than previous estimates reported in 2012 of 1 in 88 children Autism does not discriminate across cultures, ethnicities, or SES. There is no definitive explanation for the increase in rates of diagnosis, however improved awareness and environmental factors are often given a potential reasons. General consensus is that there is no single cause of autism, and further, it is likely to actually be a number of different developmental brain disorders that produce similar presentations. Autism Speaks notes that most cases of autism are thought to result from a combination of genetic predisposition and triggering environmental events that serve to influence early brain development. References www.cdc.gov
Special Education Lesson Plans For Kindergarten to Second Grade Cave Club Introduction - Student will learn about prehistoric time through hands-on learning activities and other creative art projects.Classroom Etiquette - Raising your hand, asking "please", not calling out without be called on, listening and respecting other classmates ideas.Color Sorting - Sorting colors and shapes.Counting with Dr. Seuss - The student will use numbers and count.Decimal Values and Money - The students will use coins to arrive at the designated total marked on the envelope.Exceptional Children Class Lesson - Students will use their prior knowledge of The Grouchy Ladybug to help them create a mathematical story problem using the grouchy ladybug and the aphids that are to be eaten.How do I feel? For Third to Fifth Grade Acting Out a Message Using Toys - This activity helps develop auditory memory as well as meting sentence level step 6 from the Auditory Learning Guide. For Middle School For High School More Special Education Resources