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The parent-teacher conference tips you've been missing

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Oct 19, 2014

Who knows better than teachers what measures and practices offer the best chances for a comfortable and effective parent conference?

Pay particular attention to #5.

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Amanda Jenkins On 10/19/14, Teachers.Net Gazette wrote: > Who knows better than teachers what measures and practices > offer the best chances for a comfortable and effective > parent conference? > > Pay particular attention to #5.

Thank you for the parent conference tips!

Nov 3, 2014

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Writing is Learned, Not Taught. Here's how

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Nov 2, 2014

Students learn to write by writing. E Gads! What a concept! Next thing you know someone will try to convince us that kids learn to walk by walking and learn to read by reading. It is presumptuous to think one can teach writing.

So in answer to the question, “How Do teachers teach kids to write?” the answer is...

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question for experienced teachers

by VC in California

Oct 18, 2014

I have a student whose eligibility is SLD, but I found out he was in an accident, hurt his head and now has pain and memory problems because of the accident. I am considering starting the process to change his eligibility to TBI, but I would like to know: what is the benefit to the student to change to TBI?

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Cindi Balek On 10/18/14, VC in California wrote: > I have a student whose eligibility is SLD, but I found > out he was in an accident, hurt his head and now has pain > and memory problems because of the accident. I am > considering starting the process to change his > eligibility > to TBI, but I would like to know: what is the benefit to >...See More

Oct 20, 2014

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casey If there is a medical TBI diagnosis it would be a more true indicator if/when the family/student applies for SSI (supplemental social security)

Oct 29, 2014

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Mentally challenged Michigan man, 19, found locked in cage

by Twit

Oct 28, 2014

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C-section May Up Your Baby's Risk of Autism

by Twit

Oct 27, 2014

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Emotionally Disturbed Children in a Clinical Setting

by fauxmaven

Oct 26, 2014

I am beginning an assignment with severely emotionally disturbed children in a hospital setting. I have a lot of experience with Autistic children as a sub, but I am not a Special Ed. teacher by training. The children will be 8-9 years old. What can I expect? I have NO idea, but they cannot function in a school setting.

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Self-Contained Math - High School Level

by Katie

Oct 21, 2014

Hello all - I am teaching a self-contained math course at the high school level. The course is called Consumer Math. It is set up like a Financial Fitness course. I love the topics we cover, but recognize that my students are missing many basic skills. I am looking for fellow educators to collaborate with, share lessons with, and help get my creati...See More

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tracy On 10/21/14, Katie wrote: > Hello all - > I am teaching a self-contained math course at the high > school level. The course is called Consumer Math. It is > set up like a Financial Fitness course. I love the > topics we cover, but recognize that my students are > missing many basic skills. I am looking for fellow > educators to...See More

Oct 22, 2014

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velcro

by ms.p

Aug 31, 2014

Since I teach preschoolers who have special needs, I use lots of velcro for visuals. Where does everyone get velcro? It is so expensive. I've tried putting it on our monthly wishlist to parents, but have received little to no velcro. I could spend a large chunk or all of my tiny classroom budget on velcro. Thanks in advance for any helpful ideas on...See More

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Al Just google it. Try hookandloop.com.

On 9/06/14, kt wrote: > On 9/01/14, This and That wrote: >> On 8/31/14, ms.p wrote: >>> Since I teach preschoolers who have special needs, I use >>> lots of velcro for visuals. Where does everyone get velcro? >>> It is so expensive. I've tried putting it on our monthl...See More

Oct 1, 2014

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sara Stedman's in Ontario will ship inexpensive rolls of 25 feet of sticky-back velcro for $25 x 2 (because you need both the female and male sides of the velcro) plus a small amount for shipping and handling. It is a lot of velcro for a very good price.

On 8/31/14, ms.p wrote: > Since I teach preschoolers who have special needs, I use > ...See More

Oct 17, 2014

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Parent of Autistic student

by Sheila Tiffee

Oct 16, 2014

A parent of one of my students has started ignoring very important information that I try sharing. I am always trying to talk about positive things that happen,but this specific child gets extremely aggressive at times(biting, head butting, scratching, hitting, etc) therefore I am forced to inform the parent.There are times that he will cry because...See More

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Beth Special Needs I'm not sure I understand. Do you call her and she does not respond verbally at all or does she verbally acknowledge when you speak to her, but then see no evidence of follow up? You are correct that you need to inform her of her son's behavior, but for some kids, unfortunately aggressive behavior is so much a part of their day that it would be lik...See More

Oct 16, 2014

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You need to suck it up, you need to grow thicker skin"

by Twit

Oct 16, 2014

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No child should have to endure this. No parent should have to feel they have failed their child because of the relentless actions of someone else's child.

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