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We use a simple mulitsensory approach that guarantees quick results. This tool can be used for general descriptions, writing from prior knowledge, autobiographies/biographies, summarizing and more. The Expanding Expression Tool (EET) helps to build the following language skills: Oral expression, Written expression, Vocabulary comprehension, Defining and describing, Making associations, Stating functions of objects, Categorization, Similarities and differences, Students quickly learn each symbol and consistently describe and define objects and items providing 6-7 details in an organized manner. Entire schools have adopted the program to facilitate improved expression and comprehension. It is being used with students in preschool through high school in both general and special education classrooms. It allows students to quickly progress from word to phrase to paragraph to multi-paragraph levels. -
This book explores positive internal characteristics and external factors that contribute to success--personally, socially, spiritually, academically, and professionally. These factors can be used to provoke thought and promote interaction between teens and caring adults. In this book you will not find the stories of movie stars, international leaders, or other celebrities. Although the content is based on personal experiences of successful people with disabilities, all of the people represented here would not be considered super-achievers in all areas of their lives. You'll hear the stories of everyday people striving for the best life has to offer. This book highlights advice from people who confront barriers as challenges rather than deterrents and who find insight and humor during trying times. It shares some of the attitudes, skills, and strategies that have contributed to the success of people with a wide range of disabilities, abilities, experiences, and personalities. The experts who provide the major content for this book share their dreams, goals, challenges, successes, and frustrations. They tell about their experiences and give advice about how to successfully transition from high school to college, careers, and independent living. Perhaps their stories will provide inspiration as you help those around you define and achieve success for themselves. -
Do you want to begin or enhance a program to help young people successfully transition to college and careers? Do you want to reduce preparation time by starting with materials and forms that have been created by a successful program? This book was written for you! It can help you create summer study, work-based learning, and e-mentoring programs for youth. Key considerations are highlighted to help you get started in developing programs that include computer technology access, peer and mentor support, college preparation activities, and work-based learning. Organizational details shared in this book have been implemented for more than fourteen years at the University of Washington in Seattle. Applying these practices can promote the development of self-determination and technology skills that contribute to success in college, careers, and independent living. Chapter One provides an overview of research that supports DO-IT practices. The chapters that follow share how DO-IT employs evidence-based practices in a cohesive set of programs and activities for students who have disabilities. Within those chapters you will see how -
The Cooking to Learn Series is integrated reading and writing activities that motivate students to learn basic reading and writing skills with the fun step-by-step cooking activities and corresponding worksheets in these three books. The easy-to-follow recipes offer life-skills experience as students prepare food themselves using common inexpensive ingredients. Each recipe features illustrated and non-illustrated activities to allow teachers to use the same lesson plan with students of varying abilities. Recipes in each book include a selection of breakfast, lunch or dinner, snack and dessert, and drink choices. -
The Cooking to Learn Series is integrated reading and writing activities that motivate students to learn basic reading and writing skills with the fun step-by-step cooking activities and corresponding worksheets in these three books. The easy-to-follow recipes offer life-skills experience as students prepare food themselves using common inexpensive ingredients. Each recipe features illustrated and non-illustrated activities to allow teachers to use the same lesson plan with students of varying abilities. Recipes in each book include a selection of breakfast, lunch or dinner, snack and dessert, and drink choices. -
Clicker 6 is a child-friendly writing tool which helps students of all abilities to develop literacy skills. ***The manufacturer sells an updated version of this product. -
Clicker 5 is a child-friendly writing tool which helps students of all abilities to develop literacy skills. ***The manufacturer sells an updated version of this product. -
Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, second edition will teach you how to plan, prepare, organize and get quality special education services. In this comprehensive, easy-to-read book, you will learn about your child's disability and educational needs, how to create a simple method for organizing your child's file and devising a master plan for your child's special education.You will understand parent-school conflict, how to create paper trails and effective letter writing. This book includes dozens of worksheets, forms and sample letters that you can tailor to your needs. Whether you are new to special education or an experienced advocate this book will provide a clear roadmap to effective advocacy for your child. You will use this book again and again. -
Felt and plastic choice boards that can be used with PECS pictures, vocabulary cards, visual choices, etc. -
The BookWorm’s eight-minute memory module offers you the flexibility to record as many as 32 pages – enough time for adapting two text-rich books or up to four short books. Adapting a book is easy. Simply attach a removable sticker to each page of your student’s favourite book and record the story, page-by-page into the BookWorm. The stickers serve as a guide indicating where to push for playback. ***This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer. -
Boardmaker® Plus! offers all the same features as Boardmaker® for creating print-based materials, and it doesn't stop there. Boardmaker® Plus! transforms your paper activities – and your students' learning experience – by making your activities interactive for use on the computer with sound, animation and video. With Boardmaker® Plus!, you can create all of the same materials you do with Boardmaker® - practice quizzes, worksheets, schedules, books, writing activities, games and more in 44 languages. And, with Boardmaker® Plus!, you can make them talk, prompt and support your students as they learn. ***The manufacturer sells an updated version of this product. -
Science curriculum ***This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
