https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd Resources en-us 2022-10-02 13:20:10 UTC 2022-10-02 19:25:02 UTC hello@padlet.com julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322614992 This article addresses the religious diversity in our schools. It offers teachers techniques and ideas for welcoming diverse religions and how to help students learn more about each other's religions. This article provides the legal boundaries of schools when it comes to religion, literature recommendations, and technology-based resource recommendations. The content is directed toward students of all ages.

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Whitaker, C., Salend, S., Elhoweris, H. (n.d.). Religious diversity in schools: Addressing the issues. https://operations.du.edu/sites/default/files/2020-03/religious-diversity-in-schools_0.pdf]]> 2022-10-02 13:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322614992 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322616364 This website is an excellent resource for those looking to improve their ELL teaching skills. It contains resources for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, librarians, and parents.  Educators can find information on literacy instruction, creating a classroom, and inclusive literature recommendations. The content is directed at those who work with students of all ages and includes specialized sections for preschool and kindergarten, elementary school, and middle and high school.

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https://www.colorincolorado.org]]> 2022-10-02 13:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322616364 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322624813 This website is designed to teach educators, families, medical professionals, individuals, and more about gender identities. This homepage boasts their mission is "to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens." They provide online spaces for sharing, resources for parents and children, and an online yearly conference. The content targets students from elementary school years through high school and even beyond.

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https://www.genderspectrum.org]]> 2022-10-02 14:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322624813 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322779149 This module from the IRIS Center addresses different types of diversity in the classroom. One section is devoted specifically to socioeconomic status (SES), why it matters, and how teachers can acknowledge it in their classrooms. The module also provides short informational interviews with educational professionals. The module can be useful for teachers in any grade. 

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The IRIS Center. (2012). Classroom diversity: An introduction to student differences. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/div/]]> 2022-10-02 17:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322779149 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322785278 The ODE website provides educators and families of students with disabilities with many resources. On this website you can find resources for students with disabilities including deafness, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairments, and more. The website provides how to gain access to learning tools, intervention techniques, and assistive technology. The amount of resources and information on this website seems unlimited. The information on this page can be used for students of all school ages.

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Ohio Department of Education. (n.d.). Disability Specific Resources. https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Students-with-Disabilities]]> 2022-10-02 17:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322785278 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322792710 This article provides four specific teaching strategies to use when teaching a classroom of culturally diverse students. It describes Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) a way to learn and respect the cultures of the students and brings cultural differences into the subjects and curriculum. The article offers concrete examples of how teachers can acknowledge cultural differences through literature, classroom discussions, and a willingness to learn. The content in this article is directed toward teachers of early elementary students.

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Armstrong, A. (2020). Culturally responsive teaching in early childhood education. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/culturally-responsive-teaching-early-childhood-education]]> 2022-10-02 18:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322792710 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322800672 This article provides elementary teachers with many options for teaching about all types of diversity in the classroom. My favorite aspect of this article is how it helps teachers learn to reach out to parents/families of students when teaching a lesson that is based on race or other diversity topics. The strategies in this article teach students to be respectfully curious about other cultures. The content is written for elementary age students.

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Confident Counselors. (n.d.). Teaching elementary students about identity, diversity, and social justice. https://confidentcounselors.com/2021/01/17/teaching-elementary-students-about-identity-diversity-and-social-justice/]]> 2022-10-02 18:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322800672 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322809941 This website is an excellent resource for teachers or school systems to utilize when looking to improve their schools or classrooms. The website provides kits and programs for teachers or whole schools who want to improve student behavior, decrease absenteeism, or improve their special education program. The website sells a special education curriculum that helps schools identify and receive the tools they need then apply those tools to help their students. Although these programs are not free, they would still be a helpful tool for those in need. The website provides resources for students from kindergarten to eight grade.

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https://www.positiveaction.net]]> 2022-10-02 18:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322809941 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322820870 This pack offers teachers several ideas for including lessons about religious diversity in their teaching. Lessons based on religious symbols, religious writings, and how religious freedoms are protected by laws are all presented in this article. There is also a video webinar included that should precede the activities in this article. The article lays out the Common Core Standards and how the lessons align with those standards. The content includes lessons for students of all grades.

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Tanenbaum. (n.d.). Religious diversity in the classroom what's law got to do with it encore presentation [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwKs2JwzvLc

Tanenbaum. (2013). Religious diversity in the classroom: What's law got to do with it. https://www.learningforjustice.org/sites/default/files/After%20Session%20Pack%20Webinar%201.pdf]]> 2022-10-02 18:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322820870 julischneeg https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322845020 When I have my own classroom, I plan to incorporate some sign language into my teaching. This article provides many ideas for teachers wanting to do this. It also has links to other helpful resources. Teaching my students how to sign basic phrases, the alphabet, and the Pledge of Allegiance are all goals that I have set for myself. This resource can help me achieve these goals by providing helpful teaching strategies. The content is directed toward teachers of students of any age, as long as they are beginning sign language learners.

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Staake, J., (2021). How to use and teach sign language (ASL) in your classroom. https://www.weareteachers.com/teach-sign-language]]> 2022-10-02 19:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/julischneeg/ucvhsd0e5hadkmd/wish/2322845020