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Veterans Day Celebration at New Lebanon
There was a huge Veterans Day celebration at New Lebanon School for students PreK through fifth grade.
American Sign Language in Social Studies
Speech and Language Pathologist Ms. Luzzi and Teacher of the Deaf Ms. Sampel help students integrate American Sign Language skills into a fifth grade PowerPoint Social Studies presentation.
Using Multi-Sensory Instruction in Reading
Ms. Schmid's class at Eastern Middle School incorporates multi-sensory instruction and strategies into reading instruction. Students are isolating sounds, identifying sounds, and blending sounds to spell and read multisyllabic words. Students then apply strategies to their independent work.
The Power of Kindness
Dr. Alina Boie teaches students at Parkway School about the power of kindness and ways to stand up for themselves and others when people are mean or bullying them
Reading at North Mianus
Second grade students in Ms. Lazarev reading class at North Mianus School are working on reading comprehension skills.
Professional Learning at GHS
Each Wednesday, teachers across the district join together for a variety of topics. A team of SPED teachers met with their PLC (Professional Learning Committee).
Co-Teaching in Algebra
Special Education Teacher Ms. Lauren Edwards works 1:1 with a student during her co-taught Algebra class! The beauty of having two teachers in the room is having more individualized support!
Supporting Students in American History
Special Education Teacher Ms. Nicole Kumar works with a group of students in American History class.
Inclusion Corner
with Rachel Rubin
In her latest blog post, inclusion guru, Dr. Shelley Moore makes the comparison of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to a seed packet.
At first, you may think (like I did), "That is an odd comparison to make."
A seed packet tells all about a plant and why it would be a great addition to your garden. It communicates a particular plant’s strengths and needs and tells the gardener what they need to do to make it grow without expecting the plant to turn into something it is not. A snap pea will never turn into a cucumber, no matter how much you water it.
When you think about it, a strength-based IEP does the exact same thing! A strength-based IEP celebrates what the student can do. It does not aim to “fix” or "remediate,” but rather provide the student with the supports that work to help them grow.
At their cores, both a seed packet and an IEP have the same purpose: to provide guidance on how to make something grow and thrive.
On her blog page, Dr. Moore provides some templates to help students, families, and teachers create their own “Seed Packet I.E.Peas” that focus on student individuality and identity. These could be a great activity to do with your child at the beginning of the school year when starting a new extra-curricular program or when preparing for a PPT meeting. Older students can even share their own “I.E.Pea” with their team at their PPT meetings.
Check out the templates and some other resources:
Resource Links:
Dr. Moore’s Instagram- @fivemooreminutes
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