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New Idea for Special Education Help parents and educators alike understand the new law! Changes in IDEA'97 affect general and special educators, parents and students alike. This exceptional video covers the following : the new law; the referral process; the evaluation process of a child; creating an IEP; placement and related services; preparing for transitions; discipline mediation and standardized testing. Simple and easy to understand! ED-101 / $49.95 / VHS / 50 minutes |
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Collaborative Practices for Educators; Strategies in Effective Communication Patty Lee, Ed.D. This small book presents a dynamic idea! Educators should communicate as well with adults as they do with their students! Each chapter in this innovative guide targets a specific skill area -based on the six principal areas of communication. An attention getting, thought-provoking chart compares what teachers often do with students to what is sometimes done with adults. This publication continues with 60 strategies and 180 practices that can be used alone, with another person, or as a group. The ideas may be used in any order! By applying classroom communication skills with other adults communication and collaboration skills are increased and the result is a more effective team. Each publication also includes a set of ten brightly colored Tips Cards for Effective Communication. Written for educators, parents and secondary/post secondary students to improve communication – an essential skill for today’s world. P-302 $19.95 7" x 8" s/c 85 pp. spiral |
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Hands-On Activities for Exceptional Students Educational and Pre-vocational Activities for Students with Cognitive Delays Beverly Thorne This exceptional resource is developed for educators of students who have cognitive delays who will eventually work in a sheltered employment environment. If you need new ideas at your fingertips - this practical book is for you! The activities in this new publication will help students sustain attention, stay on task and work independently and productively, while meeting their IEP goals. All activities can be created with common items easily obtained at school or home. These practical activities will fit into small boxes which can easily be coded and used in a resource room environment or in the inclusive classroom setting. This exceptional easy-to-use guide is divided into 3 sections: Vocational (36 activities); Math (21 activities Box); and Language/Reading (17 activities). Also included are reproducible Mastery Checklists which will help you document student progress and mastery to meet current IEP goals. This excellent resource is developed for all educators K -12 who work with low functioning students. P-107 / $21.95 / 112 pgs / 8.5” x 11” / softcover |
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SECOND EDITION A Practical Reference Tool for Paraprofessionals Working in Inclusionary Settings Peggy A. Hammeken This practical and easy-to-use publication is developed for paraprofessionals and assistants working in today's educational environment. With over 90,000 copies of the first edition in print, this bestseller is now updated and includes 80 additional pages of new information, ideas, and strategies . many which can be put into practice immediately. This comprehensive publication may be used as a staff development tool to meet the training requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act as the information is not only for students with special needs, but also will benefit at-risk and Title I students. Some of the highlights of the 2003 edition include:
Whether used as a training tool or as a comprehensive handbook for paraprofessionals, this unique resource will be referred to and used daily by these essential members of the educational team. P-200 / $23.95 / 8 1/2 " x 11" / 215 pp. s/c |
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The Classroom Teacher's Guide for Working with ParaEducators Featuring Wendy Dover With the increasing number of paraeducators in classrooms, general education teachers have many important questions. This new video series and companion guide will help you answer many of these questions! This series covers a range of nuts-and-bolts topics including: why the job duties of paraeducators have changed over the years; what classroom teachers need to know to get started; useful tips for managing another adult; and how paraeducators factor into the planning process; and much more. Each VHS video is 35-40 minutes in length. Videos may be ordered individually or as a set. The guide (below) may be purchased separately. Order the set and SAVE! MT-3892 / 4 tape set / $525.95 |
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All About Paraeducators - Tape 1 Video 1 discusses: reasons there are more paraeducators in general education today; how paraeducators function as one of many supports for students with special needs; how the duties have changed; overview of the roles of the paraeducator, special educator and the general education teacher. MT-3893 / Tape 1 / $139.95 |
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Preparing for Your Paraeducator - Tape 2 Video 2 discusses: what the general education teacher should know about the average paraeducator; myths about paraeducators and what they may and may not do; common questions general education teachers have about paraeducators; information a paraeducator needs from you to hit the ground running. MT-3894 / Tape 2 /$139.95 |
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Getting the Most Out of Your Paraeducator - Tape 3 Video 3 discusses: management strategies for the general education teacher; enhancing the paraeducator's job performance and dealing professionally with problems; what paraeducators really want and need from general education teachers; the general MT-3895 / Tape 3 / $139.95 |
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Planning and Evaluating - Tape 4 Video 4 covers: planning for paraeducators and their duties in the classroom; planning with paraeducators to meet the needs of students; levels of partnership between paraeducators and classroom teachers; duties of the general education teacher in the evaluation process MT-3896 / Tape 4 / $139.95 |
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The Classroom Teacher’s Guide for Working with ParaEducators Are you prepared to work with the paraeducators in your setting? This excellent working manual will help you, the educator, supervise and work effectively with the support staff in your classroom. MT-1757 / $22.00 / Three ring binder / 60 pages |
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The ParaEducator’s Guide to Instructional and Curricular Modifications Wendy Dover Implementing modifications for students with special needs is central to any paraeducator’s role in the classroom. Carrying out recommended modifications, with the support of the classroom or general education teacher can be difficult. This new release is an indispensable tool paraeducators can us to understand, plan for, and carry out appropriate modifications for students with all types of special needs. It’s filled with samples of classroom-tested modifications, along with explanations of why these modifications are both appropriate and effective. This book provides real-life examples and tips for: adapting worksheets and test for students with reading difficulties and cognitive disabilities; how to make study guides for entire instructional units; explains the computational processes; explains how to avoid power struggles and promote good behavior; shows how to provide support while fostering independence and more. MT-1758 / $22.00 / Three Ring Binder |
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The Paraprofessional's Guide to the Inclusive Classroom Working as a Team This handbook is devoted to defining and supporting the roles and responsibilities of the paraprofessioal. Concrete, ready-to-use information that can be used immediately in the classroom. This book is easy-to-understand and jargon free. The topics covered are at basic and practical levels. This working took ensures that all children benefit from the assistance of the paraprofessional in the classroom. B-110 / $29.95 / 7" x 10" / 160 pages / spiral |
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The Reading Tutor's Handbook In this excellent publication the authors share
their experience, wisdom and time-tested strategies to help you make a difference in the
lives of students. This publication will help paraprofessionals and FS=105 / $19.95 / 8 1/2" x 11" / 142 pages / softcover |
