https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21 Maria Dorantes & Brittany Kennedy en-us 2022-01-27 02:02:12 UTC 2022-02-12 06:38:56 UTC hello@padlet.com bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2014883388 2022-01-27 02:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2014883388 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022377495 2022-01-31 22:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022377495 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022378348 2022-01-31 22:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022378348 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022392389 2022-01-31 22:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022392389 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022400287 2022-01-31 23:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022400287 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022401946 2022-01-31 23:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022401946 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022403887 2022-01-31 23:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022403887 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022406149 2022-01-31 23:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022406149 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022406921 2022-01-31 23:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022406921 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022408538 2022-01-31 23:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2022408538 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034094982 Digital Promise is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that aims that contains information such as technology tools, and resources to work with a wide range of students with disabilities.  
Since, the world in education has evolved tremendously due to COVID, especially in learning abilities, this site provides direction on hybrid learning information, and webinars that steer educational leaders in a direction that accommodates all, especially in a safe setting. It is also a major element in providing information on a spectrum of learning disabilities AND abilities. 
Digital Promise has several options on it's homepage, that include the projects that have been done, research, networking, and the learning that is done. One can easily navigate through the site and get accessible knowledge and content on what the site is aiming for. 
One of it's most notary options on the site is lessons and resources based off of reinventing the classroom with three technological sites that build on learner performance, and progress. AS many students are transitioning to Ipads, Chromebooks, and etc, having websites that are supportive and helpful is something Digital Promise prides itself on. ]]> 2022-02-07 20:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034094982 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034107671 Toolkit is a resource and guide to implement restorative justice practices, and partner with communities to provide informative guides on cultural unity and equality.  It is a resource for not only educators, but students to connect and learn on the many ways they can revolutionize the educational system that has gone against minorities.
This site provides articles, guides, lessons, films, webinars, frameworks, and reflections that aim to provide the necessary guidance and tools for all seeking engagement. 
As one navigates through the site, they come across options such as classroom resources, professional development, and magazine/publications to dive into the information on teaching "anti-bias," education to all levels of education. 
The site explores on building literacy and socio-emotional skills that prepare the youth on understanding the expectations of social justice standards.  It also explores the many ways students can become engaged in the classroom, and explains how to reach students and amplify their voices. ]]> 2022-02-07 21:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034107671 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034204855 Reading Rockets is a website that focuses on students with Dyslexia and how to provide a safe and inclusive classroom for them. 
It goes in depth on the various methods and support educators can do in order to help students with dyslexia. Reading Rockets also goes over various accommodations that can be used such as, teaching with a recorder, provide a copy of the lecture, or writing key points and words on the board. 
The site even breaks down a systematic step guide on how to target the disability and understanding what steps must be taken in order to help the student. 
In addition, the site explains why the resources given can be detrimental in a students learning progress. Given that a classroom is diverse and has a wide range of learning abilities, by focusing on dyslexia it can uplift all students progress, and focus on students improvement. 

]]> 2022-02-07 22:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034204855 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034220751 Ability Path is the ultimate resource center that works with different businesses, organizations, and community groups that aim to help students with disabilities. The site discusses about education readiness programs, IEP's, and growth charts for students. 
Every article that is provided on the site details the importance of inclusivity and progression of students with disabilities. Articles such as, "The IEP: Addressing Bullying with a Child's IEP," and "What are Designated Instructional Services (DIS)," provide insight on services, and informative research to give students with disability the upmost support and tools to succeed. 
Articles and information such as this site is to bring about awareness, and bridge the community to an understanding and attentive light on students with disabilities. Ability Path also aims for parents and guardians to engage learning outside of the classroom, and that there are opportunities for their children. ]]> 2022-02-07 22:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034220751 bkennedy217 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034233815 Educators 4 Social Change discusses the social and educational change teachers must make for students with disabilities. It is a site that enforces teachers to accommodate their classrooms, and provide opportunities for ALL students to succeed. 
The site goes over diverse lesson plans that cover various disabilities, and the methods teachers can shift to in order for perception and grasp of understanding from students. 
It also provides various articles that divulge in useful facts, information, and centers that have additional information on students with disabilities. 
Through teachers giving insight on classroom settings, and their own experiences bridges the teacher community to provide classrooms that are engaging and perceptive. The lesson plans, and the instructions evokes awareness and understanding on dealing with various learning abilities. ]]> 2022-02-07 22:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2034233815 mdorantes22 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043467429 Strategies For Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities is pretty much straight forward information presented in an organized way. The website provides visual aids such as pictures, links to charts, and videos to help educators find representations of said strategies. 
The site numerates different strategies and resources educators can use and the reasons why they are helpful. It explains how it's important to have personalized tutoring, how to effectively appeal to students with various needs. 
One of the most detailed point in this website is the importance of having categories and intentional approaches to learning. For instance, the need to organize the material based on the visuals provided in class or the need to appeal to the senses. 
Through the five strategies the author presents, an educator is given insight to ways to expand the inclusivity of the class. It is also filled with various tabs that hold a platform for blogs and other related topics that an educator can navigate to become more informed.]]> 2022-02-12 05:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043467429 mdorantes22 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043472216 Chicago Public Schools have incorporated this idea of learning through the lens of Restorative Justice or otherwise known in educational psychology as a social reconstructive approach. This idea stems from the notion that the restoration lies with people and a system. 
Through this, staff and students alike adopt a mindset that helps them amend, fortify, and question relationships in a manner that is useful and reconstructive. This guide and toolkit provides insight into the process of making meaningful connections in the classroom through the Multi-Tier Support Systems and having an inclusive classroom. It also allows for educators and staff to understand the scope of Restorative Practices, where it stems, why it's important and most important how to incorporate and implement into the curriculum and lesson plans.

]]> 2022-02-12 05:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043472216 mdorantes22 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043478150 Special Need and Education Resources for Grades K-12 does exactly what the title states. This website opens with a section with three compartments. The first being a a guide to create opportunities for appropriate social behavior, followed by a suggestion on the best ways to support students with special needs, and lastly a resource to prepare for an IEP meeting.
This site also includes different article links that allow the audience to explore in a more meaningful and detailed way the topics that we are most interested in. Such is the case for those educators or staff members that would like to learn about behavior, or curriculum resources. The site has a summary on what special education is and, again, it's followed by the five other subcategories that allow for educators to support students by being informed. 
This site not only helps educators but it aims and giving families an insight into what special education is and how staff and professions prepare to accommodate students in the general education classroom. More importantly, it provides worksheets, references, and teacher resources at the bottom of the page so that it is accessible to all who come across this site.]]> 2022-02-12 06:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043478150 mdorantes22 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043482530 The CDC gives one of the most simple and straight forward overview of what it means to have ADHD and being a student. This website gives not only educators, but the general public a description on ADHA in the classroom. It goes on to describe characteristics of students who have ADHD and the resources both the family and the teachers have to help the student succeed.
This site also helps families understand what the plans their students have in the classroom instruction, either through an IEP or 504, students are able to be given accommodations in their education. It also gives a link for those who wish to be informed on the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan are. 
The site provides a list of different communication, assignment tasks, and plans educators have in order to approach the students' education in the appropriate way. Something unique about this website is that it give parents a list of things they can do to become more vocal advocates about their child and their needs, and it includes links to pdf articles for parents to view laws that applies to them and their families.]]> 2022-02-12 06:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043482530 mdorantes22 https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043488413 This article focused on the importance of not misinterpreting students' lack of comprehension with disabilities. The authors highlight the various factors that ELL (emergent bilinguals) students, and how language factors might lead to misdiagnosing a student who is emerging into a new language to have learning disabilities. 
The study also highlighted how important MTSS and RTI are to helping differentiate students who need academic support to those who need special educational approaches. It discussed a new concept called Management Development Program (MDP) which allows for educators and school sites to reinforce and push forward MTSS/ RTI in elementary settings.]]> 2022-02-12 06:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bkennedy217/KennedyPadletResourcesSpring21/wish/2043488413