http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner en-us Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:32:31 -0700 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:34:46 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Thanksgiving-craft-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Here are simple instructions for a great thanksgiving craft for kids of all ages to enjoy. Creating the turkey is only the start, as this craft encourages children to give thank and can be turned into a great essay starter for students as well. ... Writing Disabilities Social Skills Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:34:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Thanksgiving-craft-for-kids?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Extra-income-sources-for-teachers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Teachers are struggling right now as many have had their raises and cost of living adjustments withheld due to budget problems. While it may be difficult, it may be time for teachers to get a second job to help out with their family budgets. I... School Reform Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:37:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Extra-income-sources-for-teachers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Interested-in-homeschooling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Homeschool is growing in popularity across the Nation. Parents are looking for alternatives to the public school system, sometimes for children with special needs and sometimes for children who are simply not being challenged enough at school. ... Special Education: General School Reform Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:52:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Interested-in-homeschooling?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Report-Card-Comments?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner As report card time comes close, it is important for teachers to include accurate and helpful comments for parents. Comments should describe specific things about the child. Avoid overused comments that really do not mean anything. When writi... Special Education: General Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:58:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Report-Card-Comments?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Understanding-Dyslexia?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Dr. Lori Perez explains to parents and teachers the basics of Dyslexia. Learn what Dyslexia is, what connection there is between dyslexia and ADHD and what schools can do about children who have Dyslexia. She provides great information that even t... ADHD Reading Disabilities Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:44:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Understanding-Dyslexia?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Student-Safety-Important-in-ZeroTolerance-Rules?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner After a 6 year old boy was sent to a reform school for 45 days for bringing in a cub-scout knife to eat lunch with, the media slammed schools and teachers for not having the ability to make a judgement call and realize that this child was not meaning... School Reform Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:19:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Student-Safety-Important-in-ZeroTolerance-Rules?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d9-President-Obama-wins-2009-Nobel-Peace-Prize?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Barack Obama, winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace PrizeAs President Obama took office, students across the Nation have been inspired and motivated to work hard. This morning, October 9, 2009, it has been announced that President Obama is the 2009 rec... School Reform Social Skills Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:23:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d9-President-Obama-wins-2009-Nobel-Peace-Prize?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d7-October-2009-monthly-ip-from-thinking-organized?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Monthly Tip from Thinking OrganizedHomework is often a time of struggle for many parents and children. Here are some tips to help ease the pain and help homework time go more smoothly.1. Schedule homework into the day. This means knowing what time ho... Organization Tips Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:05:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d7-October-2009-monthly-ip-from-thinking-organized?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Mackenzie-Philips-teaches-lesson-about-drugs?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Philips drug addiction a warning to parents Once a child star in "One Day at a Time", Mackenzie Philips admits in her new book that she had pot brownies when she was ten years old. A year later, she was snorting coke. This drug habit effe... Special Education: General School Reform Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:48:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Mackenzie-Philips-teaches-lesson-about-drugs?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Phonics-games-for-children?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner  Dorbooks provides parents and teachers with several excellent options for teaching phonics through games. There are three main games: Wordworks, Blendit and the Train Game. Each is unique in its play style yet all provide reinforcement in vital... Reading Disabilities Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:53:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Phonics-games-for-children?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d11-September-2009-monthly-tip-from-thinking-organized?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Monthly Tip from Thinking OrganizedTips for working with your child’s teacher when problems arise.First, meet your child’s teacher early. While you should meet your child’s current teacher at the beginning of the year, volunteering... Back to School Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:31:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d11-September-2009-monthly-tip-from-thinking-organized?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d1-DorBooks-reading-program-great-for-dyslexia?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Early reading program with phonics foundation Research has shown that phonics based programs such as Phonics Pathways and Reading Pathways can significantly improve the reading skills of those students diagnosed with reading disabilities. Phonics Pat... Reading Disabilities Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:39:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d1-DorBooks-reading-program-great-for-dyslexia?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Shiller-Math-curriculum-an-option-for-special-education-students?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Larry Shiller, Shiller MathShiller Math is a great all-in-one math curriculum for students who struggle with math. Designed to make learning possible and even fun for all students regardless of ability, this program will work well with even those wh... Math Disabilities Homeschool debate Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:14:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Shiller-Math-curriculum-an-option-for-special-education-students?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Swine-Flu-a-Serious-Concern-for-Teachers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Learn how to keep the swine flu out of your classroomTeachers and students are going back to school and usually the concerns are classroom behavior plans and lesson planning. This year, one of the top concerns on each teacher's desk should be the fl... Back to School Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:55:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Swine-Flu-a-Serious-Concern-for-Teachers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Special-education-programs-at-Mount-Saint-Joseph-High-School-in-Baltimore?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Private school option for special education  There are two special education programs at Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore. The DePaul program for language-based disabilities and the St. Giles program for students with developmental d... Writing Disabilities Special Education: General Reading Disabilities Math Disabilities Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:49:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Special-education-programs-at-Mount-Saint-Joseph-High-School-in-Baltimore?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Using-the-hurricane-names-of-2009-to-teach-social-skills?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Use the 2009 hurricane names in the classroomHere is a way to use a current news event that may interest children as a lesson in social skills. While a simple list of hurricane names may not seem like a great lesson plan for social skills, with a lit... ADHD Autism Social Skills Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:24:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Using-the-hurricane-names-of-2009-to-teach-social-skills?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d14-August-2009-monthly-tip-from-Thinking-Organized?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Monthly tip from Thinking OrganizedBack to School anxiety is in focus. Several ideas are given for parents to determine the root of the anxiety and then specific ideas to help overcome those fears.First, parents are urged to talk to their children an... Back to School Organization Tips Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:13:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d14-August-2009-monthly-tip-from-Thinking-Organized?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Special-education-setting-the-inclusion-classroom?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Special education classroom settings  The inclusion classroom is the preferred setting for special education students whenever possible. This special education setting is a regular education classroom with a special educator managing the indiv... Special Education: General Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:30:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Special-education-setting-the-inclusion-classroom?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Classroom-management-tips-for-special-education-teachers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Special education creates unique classroom management challengesSpecial education has its own unique difficulties when it comes to classroom management. Students are often more likely to act up out of frustration.Even though this does pose some diff... Special Education: General Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:18:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Classroom-management-tips-for-special-education-teachers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Teacher-retention-a-serious-issue?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner Teacher mentoring best strategy for teacher retentionTeacher retention is indeed a serious issue for schools all across the country. With budget cuts and a slow economy it is vital that schools be able to keep the teachers that they already have to ... School Reform Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:46:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9474-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Teacher-retention-a-serious-issue?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Special-Education-Examiner