MzTeachuh: Learn About Frequent Disabilities in School Children

 

Developmental Disabilities

https://www.cdc.gov/child-development/about/developmental-disability-basics.html

• Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas.
• These conditions begin during the child's developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person's lifetime.
• Most developmental disabilities begin before a baby is born, but some can happen after birth because of injury, infection, or other factors.

What are developmental delays?
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-developmental-delayshttps://ncld.org/understand-the-issues/specific-learning-disabilities/

What are Specific Learning Disabilities?

Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs), commonly referred to as learning disabilities (LD), are brain-based disorders that affect an individual’s capacity to excel in specific academic areas. These disabilities manifest differently but primarily affect reading, writing, and mathematical skills. Here are some of the most common,

https://ncld.org/understand-the-issues/specific-learning-disabilities/

Your chances of knowing someone with learning disabilities are very good. Did you know?

https://ldaamerica.org/support/new-to-ld/

5 Strategies to Help Neurodivergent Students Find Success in Math
https://www.edutopia.org/article/supporting-neurodivergent-students-math

Complete Guide to Dyslexia

https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-dyslexia/

Important Education Topics 9/16/2023

 

“Ambitious growth” is needed to accelerate learning recovery

https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2023/09/15/ambitious-growth-learning-recovery/?fbclid=IwAR1FUDA5l_yfE-bppdPBIFI8uRqR1GDmcFrY6YN54iNcNZoTUOerh0wMu8U

3 Ways to Help Students Master Academic Language

https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-ways-to-help-students-master-academic-language?fbclid=IwAR14lslRXDmFQ8lVr2YmBB2M_tfHeGcKjXY2BvYAELc8Ti0avNl2rWLZazo

Safeguarding Students: Preventing the Inevitable

https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/the-safeguarding-company/safeguarding-students-preventing-the-inevitable?fbclid=IwAR2NlNDgkYNFxkJ3mM7YByV_UMlGumpPm6RMkg0GcM0VR8nXGTAJhJGIPiQ

The unexpected connection between handwriting and learning to read

https://www.understood.org/articles/the-unexpected-connection-between-handwriting-and-learning-to-read?fbclid=IwAR24IeQoVAFWdqEPLG260SEr7cSO0l3sEh-jcG_HDB-V318jZp8Y3Kn6ico

Parents who switched to alternative schools amid pandemic are sticking

https://edsource.org/updates/parents-who-switched-to-alternative-schools-amid-pandemic-are-sticking?fbclid=IwAR0z1iAHcNComX45meNlVav8_HmY6l5upUGtfY69HemyNZS3pi6XnaHu6IQ

All Teachers Should Study ADHD Neuroscience. Here’s Why.

https://www.additudemag.com/applied-educational-neuroscience-inclusive-classrooms-adhd/?fbclid=IwAR3qTmlfsfnYxZsLEpW6xsoyxEFwjiC0SvH64uGZBUDkLU2ugBkb9A6GJsE

Consequences are not the only path to changing behavior. Through the framework of applied educational neuroscience, educators can focus on understanding the ADHD deficits that trigger behavioral issues.

Educational Links 12/12/2020

 

Great Teaching Means Letting Go

https://wegrowteachers.com/great-teaching-means-letting-go/?fbclid=IwAR2T3YIWQMM9N2Uy59pwh_6nm-WqYOIsLQy0owfKLHQIi_tNEJkOhbxQ34A

How one California school district is moving forward with math in the pandemic

https://edsource.org/2020/how-one-california-school-district-is-moving-forward-with-math-in-the-pandemic/644973

Activities and Games to Celebrate the Holiday Season

https://www.teachhub.com/classroom-activities/2020/12/activities-and-games-to-celebrate-the-holiday-season/

Thanks to Teachers, Learning Loss This Year Was Not As Bad As Projected, NWEA Finds

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-11-30-thanks-to-teachers-learning-loss-this-year-was-not-as-bad-as-projected-nwea-finds

Schools should look for long-term solutions to digital divide

https://www.k12dive.com/news/digital-divide-improved-in-fall-but-expected-to-worsen-again/591864/

11 Organizations That Support Students in Need

https://www.weareteachers.com/support-students-in-need/

How to Help Teachers Learn New Technology

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-help-teachers-learn-new-technology

Created by and for teachers, one school created an effective approach for technology professional development.

Educational Links 11/30/2020

 

We’re All New This Year: How Advice for Rookie Teachers Can Help Everyone During Virtual Learning

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56650/were-all-new-this-year-how-advice-for-rookie-teachers-can-help-everyone-during-virtual-learning?fbclid=IwAR13iB2h1U2INITIGMahqCjyilH_TY3pl9_5ZSliQ_Ckm2gGgvRICGpuF30

20 Of The Best Zoom Tools For Teachers

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/best-zoom-tools-for-teachers/?fbclid=IwAR13iB2h1U2INITIGMahqCjyilH_TY3pl9_5ZSliQ_Ckm2gGgvRICGpuF30

Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health

https://www.npr.org/2020/11/28/938460892/pandemic-takes-toll-on-childrens-mental-health

‘No-Excuses’ and ‘Progressive’ Schools Are Training New Teachers Very Differently About Race

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-11-24-no-excuses-and-progressive-schools-are-training-new-teachers-very-differently-about-race

Using Themes to Give Young Students a Sense of PurposeSEL,

https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-themes-give-young-students-sense-purpose

No More Snow Days, Thanks to Remote Learning? Not Everyone Agrees

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/11/23/no-more-snow-days-thanks-to-remote.html

Los Angeles charter schools offered reprieve amid pandemic

https://edsource.org/2020/los-angeles-charter-schools-offered-reprieve-amid-pandemic/644346

For the first time under new law, L.A. Unified considers batch of charter school renewals.

Educational Links 7/26/2020

COVID-19 & Remote Learning: How to Make It Work

https://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/reopening-schools/covid-19-remote-learning-how-to-make-it.html

Report: Analyzing student relationships key to closing opportunity gaps

https://www.educationdive.com/news/report-analyzing-student-relationships-key-to-closing-opportunity-gaps/582117/

ADHD Essentials

https://www.additudemag.com/category/adhd-add/adhd-essentials/

Flexibility needed to maintain teacher training during coronavirus

https://www.educationdive.com/news/research-flexibility-needed-to-maintain-teacher-training-during-coronaviru/582241/

3 Critical Classroom Management Strategies For The First Hour Of The First Day Of School

https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2020/07/25/classroom-management-strategies-first-day-of-school/?fbclid=IwAR1vX5V4xoGaQO-B2HgssVkLG3KY10psybWrpuueaY5aSROf9_fUdq6h8M0

Using Sound Texts in Antiracist Teaching

https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-sound-texts-antiracist-teaching

Speeches, music, podcasts, and interviews can be highly engaging, accessible elements of antiracist lessons.

Educational Links 7/17/2020

Can Teachers Read Books Out Loud Online? Actually, Yes.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-30-can-teachers-read-books-out-loud-online-actually-yes?utm_content=bufferdd0b4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer&fbclid=IwAR2zqyI1TQM0UB4Dxksr4SV7yaOX3yM1Tv4-f3H6qc9iK7LYbJ_KavPjc-A

Students Self-Assess For Mastery

https://www.mssackstein.com/post/students-self-assess-for-mastery?fbclid=IwAR3CTpZGUD0trRjZiRxQu767LftWQyFmaMhyyBoDhXMV0kItDyx4xzoF9F8

Gov. Newsom expected to make call on reopening California schools, sources say

https://abc7.com/education/newsom-expected-to-make-call-on-reopening-ca-schools-sources-say/6320416/?fbclid=IwAR2Tlnb1b2m2CAsjdTiYoQoH2tZvv2lSHMTF-34TcqyCXWFbMw5ZOFhaowE

What Are Our Priorities? 20 Questions To Guide School Leaders

https://www.teachthought.com/education/questions-to-guide-school-leaders-forward/?fbclid=IwAR3doM823gvvmhDKY0Ua1lwt-lKz1ZCx3T679g0o9ypR2NqeALhMgv21r2Y

MOST POPULAR POSTS OF THE WEEK

http://melanielinktaylor.mzteachuh.org/2018/06/fact-checking-resources-classroom-ed.html?spref=pi

More robust coronavirus guidelines needed to protect high-risk educators

https://www.educationdive.com/news/more-robust-coronavirus-guidelines-needed-to-protect-high-risk-educators/581711/

Helping Teens and Tweens Navigate These Uncertain and Unsettling Times

https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/helping-teens-and-tweens-navigate-these-uncertain-and-unsettling-times/?fbclid=IwAR3rcBTEbW008TdhOGRvLDYx1qR80F3275jihvkV5pBIJNZ8sIN1zODc0S8

It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and if adults are struggling to navigate these unsettling times, how are teens and tweens coping?  In this session, we talk about how to assess how students are getting along and what we can do to help those who need support.

Educational Links 7/31/18

Back to School Ideas for Middle & High School Teachers: Getting To Know Your Students

https://www.theliterarymaven.com/2016/07/back-to-school-middle-school-high-school.html?utm_sq=fiijho0bex&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=postplanner&utm_source=facebook.com

4 ways to make high-impact teaching a reality

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/07/09/4-ways-to-make-high-impact-teaching-a-reality/

The ADA: 28 Years of Opportunity Unrealized

https://www.diversityinc.com/the-ada-28-years-of-opportunity-unrealized

New ed-tech developments benefit special needs students

https://www.educationdive.com/news/new-ed-tech-developments-benefit-special-needs-students/528027/

Where Do Educators Turn for Research into the Effectiveness of Technology Tools?

https://thejournal.com/articles/2018/07/26/where-do-educators-turn-for-research-into-the-effectiveness-of-technology-tools.aspx

Why Some Parents Turn Their Backs on Public Schools, And What Can Be Done About It

https://nancyebailey.com/2018/07/30/why-some-parents-turn-their-backs-on-public-schools-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/

5 Social-Emotional Learning Games to Play With Your Child

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/games-skillbuilders/social-emotional-activities-for-children

Looking for ways to help your child with social-emotional learning (SEL)? Many schools have started teaching kids how to do things like cope with feelings, set goals and get along with others. Parents can help kids work on these skills, too.

Here are a handful of social-emotional learning activities that can help your child manage emotions and work on social skills—and have some fun with you along the way. These social-emotional learning games are very low-tech. And all are designed to fit easily into your daily routines.

Special Needs Tweets of the Day 5/6/14

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month: Do You Know Your SLP and What They Do?

http://www.specialeducationguide.com/blog/may-is-better-hearing-and-speech-month-do-you-know-your-slp-and-what-they-do/ 

Kids’ Use Of Behavioral Meds On The Rise  inSha

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2014/05/05/kids-behavioral-meds-rise/19334/ 

Three Key Components of Speech and Language Disorders

http://special-ism.com/three-key-components-of-speech-and-language-disorders/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29 

The Importance of Conscientious Communication in SPED

http://www.specialeducationguide.com/blog/the-importance-of-conscientious-communication-in-sped/ 

A Message of Gratitude from Rosalynn Carter and Betty Bumpers

http://shotofprevention.com/2014/05/01/a-message-of-gratitude-from-rosalynn-carter-and-betty-bumpers/ 

More than a Case of Fragile X

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/05/05/more-case-fragile-x?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AutismSpeaksBlog+%28Autism+Speaks+|+Official+Blog%29 

Understanding Your Child’s Trouble With Making Friends 

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/understanding-your-childs-trouble-with-making-friends