Build kids' vocabulary, imagination to improve their reading comprehension
Key points:
· Use visual supports to clarify meaning of new words, phrases
· Encourage students to imagine writing as movie scenes
· Ask, answer questions to help students focus on main ideas
Students with autism may be able to decode words well, but they typically struggle to comprehend what they...
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Star Wars Special Screenings Dec 22-Jan 12 AMC Theatres
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Special Sensory-Friendly Screening December 22, 26, 2015 & January 9, 12, 2016 AMC Theaters, Throughout USA
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a...
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What Does ESSA Mean for Special Education?
By Christina Samuels on December 10, 2015 8:34 PM
The No Child Left Behind Act is officially part of the past, and the Every Student Succeeds Act is the law of the land.
So what does the new law mean for students with disabilities?
Though NCLB is gone, to be replaced with far-more state-led accountability, there are some...
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Moore College is ‘happiest place on earth’ for special-needs kids
