Saturday, July 5, 2014

MzTeachuh: Need To Know More About Learning Disabilities?

MzTeachuh: Need To Know More About Learning Disabilities?: http://www.ncld.org/ The National Center for Learning Disabilities websites contains helpful information about learning disabiliti...

Need To Know More About Learning Disabilities?

http://www.ncld.org/

The National Center for Learning Disabilities websites contains helpful information about learning disabilities for teachers and parents. Current update about LDs assist educators and families in the day-to-day instructional day and also keeping long term goals expressed in the Individual Educational Plans (IEPs.) Is this complicated stuff? Yes. So having resources such as the NCLD websites is a wonderful assist for general ed, special ed, and families.

Here are the highlights of NCLD's mission:

We connect parents and others with resources, guidance, and support so they can advocate effectively for their children.
We provide evidence-based tools, resources, and professional development to educators to improve student outcomes.

We develop policies and engage advocates to strengthen rights and opportunities for all individuals who struggle to learn.

NCLD has current information on many learning disabilities.

What Are Disabilities - What is Learning Disability?

GENERAL LD INFO A learning disability is more than a difference or difficulty with learning—it’s a neurological disorder. More >
$What is Dyscalculia - Mathematics Disability$ DYSCALCULIA Dyscalculia refers to a wide range of lifelong learning disabilities involving math. More >

DYSPRAXIA Dyspraxia, a disorder that affects motor skill development, often coexists with learning disabilities.More >

ADHD & OTHER ISSUES Although not learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other disorders are not uncommon among people with LD. More >

DYSLEXIA This language processing disorder can hinder reading, writing, spelling and sometimes even speaking. More >

DYSGRAPHIA This LD affects writing and can lead to problems with spelling, poor handwriting and putting thoughts on paper. More >

Executive Disorder - What is Executive Functioning Disorder

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING Many people with LD struggle with executive function, which governs your ability to plan, organize and manage details. More >

The website has specifics for parents, school, and adults with LD; on this website there is also a dynamic Action Alert Center relaying ways to get involved with current issues and describing advocacy for the learning handicapped.

As a trained Special Education teacher, I would say the information on IEPs is the most precious element at the NCLD website. It is clear, concise, and accurate for parents and school. Really empowering. There are podcasts, videos, and printable resources.

About Learning Disabilities - Learning Disorders

CHECKLISTS & WORKSHEETS These easy-to-use, printable forms are designed to make it easier to manage learning disabilities. More >

Learning About Disabilities- Help with Learning Disabilities

ASK THE EXPERTS Get in-depth information on learning disabilities and related issues from certified NCLD experts. More >

About Learning Disabilities - Students with Disabilities

PODCASTS Our audio interviews cover a wide range of topics of interest to parents, educators, and students and adults with LD. More >

Learning About Disabilities - National Learning Disabilities

SUCCESS STORIES You’re not alone on your LD journey. Countless people have faced learning disabilities...and succeeded! More >

Special Needs Stories - Special Education Stories

LD Talks LD Talks are live, online discussions featuring recognized researchers and parent leaders. Join in! More >

FAQS Have a specific question about learning disabilities? There's a good chance others have wondered the same thing. More >

VIDEOS Get plugged into the world of LD through our informative videos, featuring experts and individuals with LD alike. More >

E-BOOKS Our free, downloadable publications and guides will provide you with in-depth information on key topics that impact your child’s education. More >

What Are Learning Disabilities - Disability Resource

RESOURCE LOCATOR Find local testing facilities, chapters of the Learning Disabilities Association of America, private LD schools and more. More >

Our free newsletters will keep you up-to-date with timely information, resources, and legislative news that affect those with learning disabilities.

How excellent to have valuable resources for the home and classroom. General education teachers, in particular, can get questions answered about mainstreaming students--or at least know which question to ask of the Special Education professional.

MzTeachuh: Thinking It Through Tweets of the Day 7/5/14

MzTeachuh: Thinking It Through Tweets of the Day 7/5/14: 21 Simple Ideas To Improve Student Motivation http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/ For r...

Thinking It Through Tweets of the Day 7/5/14

21 Simple Ideas To Improve Student Motivation

http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/

For rural school districts, where is new tech training available? Online, of course

http://hechingerreport.org/content/rural-school-districts-new-tech-training-available-online-course_16577/

The Elephant in the Language Classroom

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/elephant-in-the-language-classroom-peter-smith?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20EdutopiaNewContent%20%28Edutopia%29

A Teacher's Summer Schedule

http://theeducatorsroom.com/2014/07/teachers-summer-schedule/

Creating a Respectful Classroom

Creating a Respectful Classroom Environment

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/creating-respectful-classroom-environment/

The Top 10 (And Counting) Education Systems In The World

http://www.edudemic.com/learning-curve-report-education/

What Students Do Better Than Teachers

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-students-do-better-than-teachers/

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's List of 25 Movies to Watch With Your T...

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's List of 25 Movies to Watch With Your T...: Here are twenty-five of my favorite films. Although most of these are very famous, they might not be to a fourteen year old. Consider sh...

MzTeachuh's List of 25 Movies to Watch With Your Teens

Here are twenty-five of my favorite films. Although most of these are very famous, they might not be to a fourteen year old. Consider sharing films that meant something to you, sharing personal insights to your life experience. Some are fine for pre-teens, use your own discretion and consider ratings. Make watching your favorite movies a family occasion, to share your feelings and experiences at the time. Kids are amazed to imagine their grownups as kids. This can be a closeness-builder. Don't forget good snacks.

Not in order of importance or preference. Just as I thought of them. I have more, of course, like 'Braveheart,' or 'Spartacus' but I must limit myself.

The Sound of Music (1965) - IMDb http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/

MzTeachuh: Weekend--Music for Feeling Flippant

MzTeachuh: Weekend--Music for Feeling Flippant: Music for feeling flippant. Part of Speech: adjective Definition: irreverent Synonyms: brassy, breezy, cheeky ...

Weekend--Music for Feeling Flippant

Music for feeling flippant.

Part of Speech:	adjective
Definition:	irreverent
Synonyms:	brassy, breezy, cheeky, cocky, disrespectful, flighty, flip, fresh, frivolous, glib, impertinent, impudent, insolent, lippy, nervy, offhand, pert, playful, rude, sassy, smart, smart-alecky, superficial
Antonyms:	courteous, respectful, reverent, serious

Yeah, cheeky, too.

Chill Out Music Instrumental Brazilian, African, bouncy, upbeat, l

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5BmaXS5qYs

MzTeachuh: Free Cool Ed Sites for Kids

MzTeachuh: Free Cool Ed Sites for Kids: Oh, where shall we begin? 10 Best Educational Websites for Kids (that are free!) http://www.parenting.com/blogs/mom-congress/melis...

Free Cool Ed Sites for Kids

Oh, where shall we begin?

10 Best Educational Websites for Kids (that are free!)

http://www.parenting.com/blogs/mom-congress/melissa-taylor/10-best-educational-websites-kids-are-free

http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/littlekids/

http://www.coolmath.com/

http://www.whyville.net/smmk/nice

http://www.spatulatta.com/

http://www.pottermore.com/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

http://kids.yahoo.com/

http://pbskids.org/

http://wonderopolis.org/

http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm


http://www.funbrain.com/

I just can't choose.

Friday, July 4, 2014

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 7/4/14

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 7/4/14: Games Can Advance Education: A Conversation With James Paul Gee http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/07/games-can-advance-education-a-c...

Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 7/4/14

Games Can Advance Education: A Conversation With James Paul Gee

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/07/games-can-advance-education-a-conversation-with-james-paul-gee/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

The Digital Lives of Teens: "If You Don't Have a Plan for Them, They Will Have a Plan for You"

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/07/04/kids-declaration-independence-329/

20+ UK Twitter Users Educators Should Follow

http://www.edudemic.com/20-uk-twitter-users-educators-follow/

5 ways to teach kids about the Declaration of Independence

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/07/04/kids-declaration-independence-329/

Test Your Geography Smarts on Smarty Pins

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/07/test-your-geography-smarts-on-smarty.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=freetech4teachers#.U7bOirGmV5M

LeVar Burton--Reading Rainbow is back!

Do Teachers Really Hate Common Core? From the Floor of ISTE 2014

https://www.edsurge.com/n/2014-07-02-do-teachers-really-hate-common-core-from-the-floor-of-iste-2014

ISTE 2014: Education Leaders Talk Emerging Tech, Star Trek

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/video/iste-2014-education-leaders-talk-emerging-tech-star-trek

MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 7/4/14

MzTeachuh: Special Needs Tweets of the Day 7/4/14: Ready for the parade ! Special Needs Tips for Avoiding Fourth of July Sensory Overload http://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/2012/0...

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 7/4/14

Ready for the parade!

Special Needs Tips for Avoiding Fourth of July Sensory Overload

http://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/2012/06/special-needs-tips-for-avoiding-fourth-of-july-sensory-overload/

Newest Scientific Review of Vaccine Safety Affirms No Link to Autism

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/newest-scientific-review-vaccine-safety-affirms-no-link-autism

ADHD drugs may up risk of heart problems in kids

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/adhd-drugs-may-up-risk-of-heart-problems-in-kids/

A New Kind of Networking – Start with Social Skills

http://special-ism.com/new-kind-networking-social-skills/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29

My Child Is Struggling With Learning

http://ncld.org/stage-related-content-child-struggling-ld

7 Common Myths of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/7-common-myths-of-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-cas/

General LD Info

http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/what-is-ld

MzTeachuh: Music of the Civil Rights Movement

MzTeachuh: Music of the Civil Rights Movement: Bob Dylan performs at August 28, 1963, March on Washington at Lincoln Memorial. How Many Times? Seriously. http://mzteachuh...

Music of the Civil Rights Movement

Bob Dylan performs at August 28, 1963, March on Washington at Lincoln Memorial.

How Many Times? Seriously.

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-many-times-seriously.html

Peter Paul and Mary, Blowing in the Wind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIFxbOZezhE

Blowing In The Wind (Live On TV, March 1963)

How I Got Over

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-i-got-over.html

"How I Got Over" - Mahalia Jackson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TALcOreZi0A

If I Had A Hammer

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/if-i-had-hammer.html?spref=bl

Trini Lopez If I had a hammer (1963) at UCLA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3AjR-tXp8s

The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ga_M5Zdn4

Earth Wind & Fire - Where Have All The Flowers Gone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_iWzi8Q87I

Strange Fruit

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/strange-fruit.html

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/hes-got-whole-world-in-his-hands.html

Marian Anderson on Producer's Showcase Vol. 1 (vaimusic.com)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9AsA0cY8qg

All My Trials, Lord, Soon Be Over
http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/all-my-trials-lord-soon-be-over.html

We Shall Overcome

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/01/we-shall-overcome.html

Joan Baez - "We Shall Overcome" - ORIGINAL '63 issue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOVb_DunGsM

The Wales Window for Alabama, created by artist John Petts, was a gift to the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church from the people of Wales, U.K., after the 1963 bombing. The Christ figure is rejecting injustice with one hand and extends forgiveness with the other. (Photo by Wendy McFadden)

MzTeachuh: Teachable Moment: 50th anniversary of Civil Rights...

MzTeachuh: Teachable Moment: 50th anniversary of Civil Rights...: President Lyndon Johnson gives Dr. Martin Luther King the pen he used to signed the Civil Rights Act in 1964. Our democracy has a summe...

Teachable Moment: 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act and the Summer of Freedom

President Lyndon Johnson gives Dr. Martin Luther King the pen he used to signed the Civil Rights Act in 1964.

Our democracy has a summer of freedom every year. The dynamic struggles of generation after generation to grow and maintain essential definitions of the rights and privileges of all Americans will never end. But 1964 was a nuclear detonation of fervor, focus and courage. The nation participated in the most important declaration of democracy in history, even more so than July 4, 1776. This declaration came from the minds and souls of the people of all demographics for the purpose of showing the world and all of history who America truly is. A declaration of democracy certainly not to avoid taxes, but to solidify the rights of citizenship for Americans in 1964 and the future. The legislation in the year 1964 culminated and also created the efforts previous and imminent for not just African Americans, but for women, the disabled and special needs population and all future citizens who join the American endeavor. Folks from all walks of life laid their lives and fortunes on the line, including President Lyndon Johnson, a long time Civil Rights advocate, who fully realized the southern branch of his party would abandon him. Young northerners of all religions and races came south, some to lose their lives to racism, to participate in the events of democracy. Let's honor these and learn from them as our democratic opportunities for the Summer of 2014 are here. Teach a child, comment on articles on the internet, vote, go to town meetings, volunteer. You are free, you are American. You make a difference.

Civil Rights Act hits 50th anniversary

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/civil-rights-act-hits-50th-anniversary-article-1.1853142

John Lewis and President Obama.

Statement by the President on the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/07/02/statement-president-50th-anniversary-civil-rights-act-1964

Congress marks 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/06/24/civil-rights-act-anniversary/11332243/

Many doubt 1964 Civil Rights Act could pass today

http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/08/politics/lbj-civil-rights-act-50th-anniversary/

Five living presidents meet to mark the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 marks 50th anniversary

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/civil-rights-act-of-1964-marks-50th-anniversary/

NOLA marks 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964

http://www.fox8live.com/story/25930198/nola-marks-50th-anniversary-of-civil-rights-act-of-1964

The 59th Anniversary Mississippi Freedom Summer

http://freedom50.org/

Freedom Summer veterans say rights fight defined themhttp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/06/27/freedom-summer-50th-civil-rights/11566365/

‘Freedom Summer’ is not just black history. It is an ongoing American story in black and white – for all of us

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/30/freedom-summer-black-history-america

Retracing a summer of terror -- and freedom

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/20/us/freedom-summer-anniversary-documentary/

Q&A: Widow of Murdered Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers Moves Beyond Hatredhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/06/140625-myrlie-evers-widow-medgar-evers-civil-rights-history/?utm_source=GooglePlus&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_gp20140625news-civlmedgar&utm_campaign=Content

Remembering ‘Freedom Summer,’ the civil rights effort that changed America 50 years ago

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/recalling-freedom-summer-civil-rights-campaign-changed-america-50-years-ago/

Martin Luther King, Jr.

I Have a Dream 1963 http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 7/4/14

MzTeachuh: MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 7/4/14: I Want My Internet! Tweets of the Day 7/2/14 http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/07/i-want-my-internet-tweets-of-day-7214.html?spref=...

MzTeachuh's Top Posts of the Week 7/4/14

I Want My Internet! Tweets of the Day 7/2/14

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/07/i-want-my-internet-tweets-of-day-7214.html?spref=bl

Ed Tech and STEM Tweets of the Day 6/28/14

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/ed-tech-and-stem-tweets-of-day-62814.html

What GenEd and SpecEd Need to Know About Each Other

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/what-gened-and-speced-need-to-know_27.html

Wanderer moon smiling a faintly ironical smile

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/wanderer-moon-smiling-faintly-ironical.html

World Cup Activities Tweets of the Day 7/1/14

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/07/world-cup-activities-tweets-of-day-7114.html

Books in the Real World Tweets of the Day 6/30/14

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/books-in-real-world-tweets-of-day-63014.html

When GenEd and SpecEd Collaboration Really Works #1 Putting the Puzzle Together

http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/07/when-gened-and-speced-collaboration.html

Cheesy Jokes for the Garden (These May Bug You) http://mzteachuh.blogspot.com/2014/06/cheesy-jokes-for-garden-these-may-bug.html

Can the Maker Movement Infiltrate Mainstream Classrooms?

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/07/can-the-maker-movement-infiltrate-mainstream-classrooms/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

In Teaching Algebra, the Not-So-Secret Way to Students’ Hearts

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/12/to-learn-algebra-the-not-so-secret-way-to-students-hearts/

Social Media in Education: Resource Roundup

http://www.edutopia.org/social-media-education-resources?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=resource-roundup-social-media-image-repost

For rural school districts, where is new tech training available? Online, of course

http://hechingerreport.org/content/rural-school-districts-new-tech-training-available-online-course_16577/

Bridging the Digital Divide in Classrooms

http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/07/02/ctq-harvey-digital.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Apple Expands iTunes U Education App for iPads

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/30/apple-expands-education-app-for-ipads/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=2&

Why iPads Haven’t Changed Much In Your Classroom

http://www.teachthought.com/technology/how-the-ipad-misses-the-point/

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 7/3/14

Interview With Philip Schultz, Author of "My Dyslexia"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXE60NdGcpg

Apps for Students With LD: Social Supports and Behavior

http://ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/apps-students-ld-social-support-behavior

Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know – Survive the “Summer Slump”

http://special-ism.com/cool-stuff-every-kid-should-know-survive-the-summer-slump/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.index.htm

Support and Resources for Parents

http://ldaamerica.org/parents/

Kids With ADHD More Likely to Abuse Drugs: Analysis

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20140630/kids-with-adhd-more-likely-to-abuse-drugs-analysis

4 Ways Dysgraphia Can Affect Your Child’s Social Life

http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/ways-dysgraphia-can-affect-your-childs-social-life

Saturday, July 5, 2014

We develop policies and engage advocates to strengthen rights and opportunities for all individuals who struggle to learn.

NCLD has current information on many learning disabilities.

21 Simple Ideas To Improve Student Motivation

The Elephant in the Language Classroom

A Teacher's Summer Schedule

Creating a Respectful Classroom

The Top 10 (And Counting) Education Systems In The World

What Students Do Better Than Teachers

Hurrah for Hulu and Netflix! But I say, even if you use ole skool tek like VHS (as long as it works, why not?) or DVDs, just have a blast from the past.

Forrest Gump (1994) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/

Lincoln (2012) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/

Men in Black (1997)

Frankenstein (1931)

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Sophie's Choice (1982)

All in the Indiana Jone series, but especially

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

All in the series, but especially The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

All Mel Brooks' films, but especially The Producers (1967) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063462/

A Patch of Blue (1965)

Gravity (2013)

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Schindler's List (1993) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108052/

Glory (1989)

All Episodes--but definitely Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)