https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482 SPE 482 - Educating Students with Special Needs en-us 2021-11-26 19:21:40 UTC 2021-12-05 21:43:23 UTC hello@padlet.com morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914870765 The International Dyslexia Association provides education on dyslexia and how this impacts a person’s life. The handbook is intended to be used by both families and educators to improve the academic environment and promote success for students with dyslexia. The handbook is useful for students of all ages, including those transitioning from secondary school to post secondary school. Some of the resources include information on assessments, effective teaching approaches, and self-advocacy ideas.]]> 2021-11-26 22:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914870765 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914871411 All Kinds of Minds is an organization that aims to create sustainable student centered learning communities. AKOM's offers a learning library which includes a collection of articles and strategies to assist educators in combating common learning challenges. They offer an online Learner Sketch tool, which is a free tool designed to provide learners with a personalized profile and strategies to improve their learning outcomes. The learner sketch tool can also be used by teachers by providing them with information and strategies for strengths-based conversations in order to support every student's growth and success.]]> 2021-11-26 22:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914871411 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914871839 This website provides parents and teachers resources for working with students with disabilities, both academically and socially emotionally. They provide information to parents on standards, IEP's, assessments, accommodations, and ways to partner with schools to support student behavior. The social emotional resources available to teachers include how to partner with families, how to work collaboratively, student engagement, and how to support students socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. The academic resources for teachers include tiered support, technology, and evidence based practices in instruction. ]]> 2021-11-26 22:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914871839 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914873427 The National Library service is a free library service available to U.S. residents and citizens living abroad whose low vision, blindness or physical handicap makes it difficult to read a standard printed page. The reading materials are completely free and are delivered to a personal device or may be mailed via USPS. They offer both textbooks for students as well as reading books for children and adolescents. These books may be used in the classroom setting to assist students who need accommodations when reading. ]]> 2021-11-26 22:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1914873427 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929811313 The Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide support and services to anyone with blindness or severe sight loss. It offers encouragement through integrated educational, social and recreational programs, as well as through services, classes, and local seminars. The workshops and seminars are provide free for teachers to gain professional development in working with students who are blind. Some recent seminars have included introductions to assistive technology, methods for obtaining audio books, and a review of apps that can be used in the classroom to help visually impaired students. ]]> 2021-12-05 18:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929811313 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929812956 The National Center for Learning Disabilities works with children and adults with learning disabilities to provide them with opportunities to succeed in school and life. They promote research and offer programs to engage students in effective learning within inclusive classroom settings. The NCLD advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities. They also offer educational resources and support services to parents, teachers, and individuals with learning disabilities. ]]> 2021-12-05 18:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929812956 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929815256 Understood.org’s goal is to help the parents and families of those who are struggling with learning and attention issues. Understood wants to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. By providing families with knowledge and resources, parents are able to make effective choices to help their children thrive in school and outside of school. Their website contains resources that guide families on how to navigate the education system, as well as tips on how to promote a universally accessible classroom.]]> 2021-12-05 18:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929815256 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929817643 Kids Included Together provides disability inclusion training to ensure all children are included in the classroom, regardless of disability. They provide a variety of free inclusion resources including videos, tip sheets, checklists and booklets. Some of the resources include how to use pictures to enhance activities, creating a behavior plan, and how to accommodate students. KIT also offers online and on-site training for educators to learn how to meaningfully include children with disabilities in the general education classroom. ]]> 2021-12-05 19:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929817643 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929826195 The Special Olympics is a worldwide movement that aims at creating an inclusive society, regardless of ability or disability. They provide advocacy and resources to individuals and families of those living with disabilities. The Special Olympics also has a program, Unified Champion Schools, which promotes social inclusion in schools to ensure special education and general education students are equitably engaged. Their website provides tools and resources to assist teachers and students in promoting unified schools in the local community. ]]> 2021-12-05 19:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929826195 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929835380 This toolkit talks about people with disabilities living life while working in various professions. This campaign was produced by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy, and the provided toolkit includes videos and stories about people with disabilities. This campaign can be used within the classroom to help students with disabilities see others pursuing their passions and not being defined by their disabilities. This campaign can have positive impacts in an inclusive classroom by seeing a different perspective from those living with disabilities. ]]> 2021-12-05 19:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929835380 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929837181 The Blind Children’s Center is a nonprofit organization that serves children who are blind or visually impaired and provides an array of support services to their family members. They provide online classes for children with visual impairments which includes educational curriculum specifically adapted to the needs of each student. Their primary goal is to support each child’s development and opportunities to lead a meaningful life. Their website also contains a variety of resources including local services, information on disabilities, and a list of assistive technology.]]> 2021-12-05 19:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929837181 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929841279 The Autism Society provides resources, news, events, and support for the Autism community. Their programs include affiliate networks, public policy efforts, training, and safety. Their website contains educational resources for both families and educators, including a national helpline for people to call and learn about their legal rights within schools and support and resources available in the local area. They also explain IEP's in detail by providing an overview of what an IEP contains, the IEP meeting process, goals, objectives, evaluations, and teacher and staff requirements. ]]> 2021-12-05 19:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929841279 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929841685 TASH is an organization that advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs. TASH works to advance inclusive communities through advocacy, research, and by providing resources to parents, families, and those advocating for themselves. They also publish a quarterly online journal educating teachers on various inclusive practices that can be applied in the classroom. TASH also offers local chapters for students and their families to receive additional support and opportunities to connect with others in the community. ]]> 2021-12-05 19:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929841685 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929843261 The organization provides resources to people who have ADHD, as well as their families and teachers. CHADD local chapter also provide support to people in the local community through group meetings and events. Their website houses a number of resources for teachers including a list of accommodations to be used during instruction and evaluation, teacher training, and webinars. Their teacher training program was created by teachers to provide other teachers with strategies and tips to help students with ADHD succeed in the classroom. ]]> 2021-12-05 19:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929843261 morganmcmurray https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929848281 The Learning Disabilities Association of America provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, and their teachers by offering both education and services. They have led research to promote prevention and support best practice intervention. Their website offers a variety of resources and support for students, including a guide to understanding learning disabilities and guides for self advocacy in K-12 and when students are planning to go to college. Support for teachers also includes a list of assistive technology tools that can be used in the classroom.]]> 2021-12-05 19:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/morganmcmurray/spe482/wish/1929848281