iPhone and IPod Touch Apps for Special Education

Suggested Special Education Apps for iPhone and iPod Touch Apps.

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21st Century Learners

Project Based Learning

View this video from Edutopia:  an "Introduction to Project Based Learning"


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Meeting Students' Basic Needs

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Until a student's basic needs are met, it is very difficult to reach the level of self-actualization which is where academics come into play.

How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids

This is a great book by Tom Rath that explains to children how being kind not only helps other people, but helps them as well.   Have you filled a bucket today?

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Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning Explained

Safety in Learning Environments: A Shared Responsibility

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The Ontario CollegeTeachers released this advisory to inform professional judgment and practice. Are you clear about your responsibilities around safe environments?  Please see Safety in Learning Environments: A Shared Responsibility for more information.

Supporting Minds

An educator's guide to promoting student's health and well being.

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How to Scan to a USB Memory Stick

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Please see How to Scan to a USB Memory Stick for step by step instructions with photographs.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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The Guelph Wellington Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Group provides family support groups and an information line. Please click above to view the brochure.

4 Functions of Behaviour

"Why" might we see challenging behaviour?

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Geneva Centre for Autism

A website with many resources for students with autism from the Geneva Centre for Autism.

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Online Safety

The article by Community Living BC offers great tips on how I Can Be Safe Online.

"Read the tips, take the quiz and be safe online.

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15 Indispensable Websites for Parents of Children with Autism

Friendship Circle Blog shares 15 Indispensable Websites for Parents of Children with Autism.

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Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Please see Developmental Coordination Disorder Booklet for guidance and assistance in seeking referrals to service providers and suggested modifications which may help with functioning in the classroom and at home.





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Kid'sAbility

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"KidsAbility is a dynamic, multi-faceted organization that serves children with a wide range of special needs. This includes children with developmental disabilities and delays related to premature birth, medical syndromes such as down syndrome, coordination disorders, and autism; physical disabilities such as muscular dystrophy, spina bifida and cerebral palsy; and communication diffficulties in language, articulation, fluency and voice." For further information please click on the KidsAbility link.

Extinguishing Misbehaviours

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Classroom Use:  Extinction behaviours work well for children who may demonstrate excessive whining, calling out, complaining or throwing tantrums.  Often these behaviours are unconsciously reinforced as adults reinforce them by giving students attention when they do them.  For more information see the note on Extinction

Calendar -Secondary

Secondary Ministry Approved Calendar 2014-2015

Calendars-Elementary

Elementary- Ministry Approved Calendar
Elementary 5 Day Cycle

Doodle -A Convenient Way to Schedule Meetings/Appointments

If you are trying to find a convenient time to meet -try using Doodle Scheduler! It is simple, quick and free!
The site is www.doodle.com.  See the tutorial below:

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Partial YouTube Embeds

To embed only part of a video, see Partial YouTube Embeds

Identification of Gifted and Talented

I Am Gifted

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Learning for All

Learning For All is our Ministry Resource for assessment and instruction for students K-12.
Classroom Use:  "Educators from Kindergarten through Grade 12 can use this process to help plan and deliver instruction that benefits all students, from high achievers to those who need additional support." (Learning For All)