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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) works to improve the educational success of individuals with disabilities and gifts and talents.
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Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters)

 
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters)
Katie: My IEP Pet Peeves
I…E...P…dundundun! These are three often intimidating letters for students, parents, and (new) teachers. IEPs are supposed to help our students make individual gains. However, I am starting to find that many schools’ faculty are creating and implementing these individualized tools for an a...

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Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) CEC wants to know how are you are using technology! Are you using technology in your classroom, school, teacher preparation program, professional development, assessments, curriculum, or other ways that benefit students with exceptionalities? Share your experiences by posting right here on the Facebook page or by e-mailing elisabethw@cec.sped.org.

Source: cecblog.typepad.com
Are you using technology in your classroom, school, teacher preparation program, professional development, assessments, curriculum or in other ways that benefit students? Please share your experiences with CEC by emailing elisabethw@cec.sped.org The U.S. ...
Jan Komorowski Stafford
Jan Komorowski Stafford
We use SmartBoards and SmartResponse system - was lucky enough to get both through grants. The students love working on the SmartBoard in both math and English (high school resource room and cross categorical). The students produce class assessments on the smart responses (used to be Senteo, akin to clickers) which keeps them engaged AND teaches them to be comfortable with technology.
Sat at 11:53am
Joseph
Joseph
I find the ongoing response systems (turningpoint or clickers) helps develop self-monitoring. After a month or two students are much more comfortable saying "I don't know that" instead of just hiding/ignoring their weaknesses.
Yesterday at 9:22am
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Ellen: A Bittersweet Goodbye
I recently shared about a student in my classroom who displays serious aggression toward me. I had offered many suggestions for appropriate supports to make our setting work for this student. After months of feeling unheard, staffing shortages suddenly spurred a response. I think there was also ...

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Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) This from our friends at Education Week: Test Scores Rise for Students With Disabilities -- A new study shows gains for 4th graders on state tests used for accountability purposes under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

Source: www.edweek.org
Test scores on state assessments for students with disabilities have increased in recent years, according to a new study released today.
Kathi Kobylarz
Kathi Kobylarz
The goal of NCLB is just.
November 18 at 11:49am
Michael D. Geredine

Michael D. Geredine I am proud to come on board!!

November 18 at 9:29am · Report
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Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) Congratulations to CEC's newly elected Board members! Their terms of office begin Jan. 1, 2010.

Source: www.cec.sped.org
President Elect: Marilyn FriendMember-at-Large, Nondesignated: Robin D. Brewer, Mark S. Innocenti, and Colleen A. ThomaMember-at-Large, Diverse Ethnic and Multicultural Groups: Joycelyn F. WorthamMember-at-Large, Diverse Ethnic and Multicultural Groups: Juan Portley
Lisa LaBarca
Lisa LaBarca
Congratulations to all!
November 16 at 8:39am
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Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) As educators, you already use social networking tools to keep up with colleagues and CEC – how else will you use it to further your professional development? Join Education Week for a live online chat on this topic, today at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Source: www.edweek.org
Note: No special equipment other than Internet access is needed to participate in any of our text-based chats. Live Chat: Social Networking and Teacher Professional Development
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Jennifer: Teachable Moments
I once had a second-grade student who would get in trouble for being on his “cell phone” constantly in class. He talked to everyone he knew—sometimes nicely, sometimes yelling and disrupting the lesson. This problem would have been easy to solve if we could just take the cell phone away....

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Sarah Biedak

Sarah Biedak What
could students achieve with access to the latest assistive technology?
Thanks to a partnership with the CEC, Intel is going to find out. Intel
has introduced the Intel Reader, a portable scanning device that
enables users to point, shoot and listen to printed text. For more
information, and to be a part of the conversation, join us at
http://www.facebook.com/IntelReader.

November 11 at 10:55am · Report
Lois

Lois Please consider joining the Facebook group "Teachers' Letters to Obama" and have your voice heard. http://www.facebook.com/l/7b79a;bit.ly/2dnaZB

November 9 at 12:26pm · Report
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Kathy: The Difficult Student
I have a student who is difficult not to find repugnant. It makes me feel small to admit this, but it is a reality I face. “Bridget” does not take care of herself physically. She is obese. She dresses in elastic waistband pants that are always falling down. Her hair is often unclean and has ...

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Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.  The music ensemble from Sidney Lanier Center in Gainesville, Fla., will
perform "DIScovering ABILITIES" at Carnegie Hall on May 21. This will
be a culmination of research and performances between the students, all
of whom have disabilities, and professors of music education. Thanks to Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) for posting this!

Source: www.oncoursesystems.com
Below is a flyer for our upcoming Carnegie Hall Performance!To see videos and news broadcasts on our music program click "video" under the main menu on the right.If you are interested in sponsoring one of our students, please contact:Dr. ...
November 9 at 6:10am
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Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) Teacher Magazine asks: Is RTI working for you? Join the online discussion (must log in to contribute) or leave a comment here about your experience with this assessment-based, tiered instructional approach.

Source: www.edweek.org
Let your voice be heard. Our discussion forums, open to all users with free registration, are intended to provide a space where readers can ask questions, share ideas and solutions, and engage in conversation with colleagues everywhere.
Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters)

Council for Exceptional Children (International Headquarters) The stunning music ensemble from Sidney Lanier Center in Gainesville, Fla., will perform "DIScovering ABILITIES" at Carnegie Hall on May 21. This will be a culmination of research and performances between the students, all of whom have disabilities, and professors of music education. Opportunities exist to sponsor students’ attendance.

Source: www.oncoursesystems.com
Below is a flyer for our upcoming Carnegie Hall Performance!To see videos and news broadcasts on our music program click "video" under the main menu on the right.If you are interested in sponsoring one of our students, please contact:Dr. ...
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