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Posted by admin in Blog on 05. Apr, 2011 | Comments Off
Reality 101 Reality 101 is a blog written for new special education teachers, by new special education teachers. It is maintained by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the premier association for special education professionals. The Reality 101 bloggers are CEC members – all in their first, second, or third year in the field – who have been [...]
Posted by admin in Blog, Latest News on 24. Mar, 2011 | Comments Off
Recently, at a White House conference, President Barack Obama spoke candidly about how school bullying has affected the lives, in profound ways, of school children across the country. The conference focused on how adults and students alike can combat harassment in schools and via technology. The issue of school bullying has been getting more attention [...]
Posted by admin in Latest News on 21. Mar, 2011 | Comments Off
Students at Crabapple Middle School in Roswell did some planning for their future recently using a program called “My Graduation Plan.” The unit of study lets students create an individualized plan for graduation. The plan involves an assessment that takes into account the students’ interests and abilities. Trained teachers worked one-on-one with students, who were [...]
Posted by admin in Blog, Latest News on 11. Mar, 2011 | Comments Off
U.S. Representative Gregg Harper from Mississippi introduced a legislative package today which aims to streamline federal programs and services intended to support youth with significant disabilities from adolescence to adulthood. The three bills, jointly referred to as the “Transition toward Excellence, Achievement and Mobility” (TEAM Act), seek to promote meaningful post-secondary educational and employment opportunities [...]
Posted by admin in Blog on 09. Mar, 2011 | Comments Off
Since September of 2009, Edward J. Bellamy Middle School has been operating a female only math class in the eighth grade which has shown improved test scores for the students involved. Students participate on a voluntary basis and the school is reporting “higher than average” gains in the math scores of these female students. This [...]
Posted by admin in Blog on 04. Mar, 2011 | Comments Off
One Magical Fundraiser On February 12, 2011 the Magic Wand Foundation(MWF) hosted “One Magical Night” to make a difference for our youth. “One Magical Night” raised money for MWF students who come from all over the world to attend the Ultimate Life Summit held annually. The Magic Wand Foundation is Excent’s non-profit partner which seeks to [...]
Posted by admin in Blog, Videos on 01. Mar, 2011 | Comments Off
Students and staff at West Elementary School take a creative approach to discourage bullying. Music teacher Monica Martin and guidance counselor Cindy Kiser composed a playful rap that tells students “We don’t do bullying at our school.” Watch the students preform below: Check out the original article here.
Posted by admin in Blog on 24. Feb, 2011 | Comments Off
Parent Power President Obama has a cradle-to-career plan to reform our nation’s schools. He also is calling on parents to take responsibility for their child’s success. His vision includes the belief that all children can and will succeed, and that parents are the bridge to this success. You as the parent, guardian or caregiver can [...]
Posted by admin in Blog on 17. Feb, 2011 | Comments Off
In spite of economy, one school district invests in student’s future. At a time when most school districts are facing budget cuts, one co-op of Minnesota districts is investing money into a position most schools don’t have. Lisa Feldkamp is the new graduation coach charged with getting students to graduation day and beyond at six [...]
Posted by admin in Blog, Latest News on 16. Feb, 2011 | Comments Off
MyGraduationPlan motivates Crabapple Students. Special ed students at Crabapple middle school were learning and progressing, but when graduation loomed, most were not close to meeting the district’s requirements. Many students had to settle for a certificate of attendance, which does not allow them to advance to college. “There’s a huge difference between learning and graduation,” [...]
