http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/special?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "special" on Netvouz http://www.heinemann.com/products/E01313.aspx by Reynaldo Ramirez, Yvonne S. Freeman, David E. Freeman - Strategies for Supporting ALL Students Across Content Areas--English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, Gifted/Talented Students Diverse Learners in Mainstream Classrooms presents research-based and classroom-based approaches for working effectively with diverse students across the content areas. Written in a reader-friendly, accessible style, it provides everything from the big picture to the everyday details teachers want. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:28:44 GMT http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/english_lang/icll/ Instructional Conversations and Literature Logs was found to have potentially positive effects on reading achievement and English language development. (See links for other interventions, all with less positive results) Special Ed jgordon Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:23:44 GMT http://nccrest.org/publications/position_statements.html Cultural Considerations and Challenges in Response-to-Intervention Models An NCCRESt Position Statement Special Ed jgordon Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:43:32 GMT http://caslonpublishing.com/publication/special-education-considerations-english-language/ Delivering a Continuum of Services By Else Hamayan, Barbara Marler, Cristina Sanchez-Lopez, and Jack Damico. How can educators distinguish between learning disabilities and language difficulties? Historically in the United States, there has been a tendency to refer English language learners (ELLs) inappropriately to special education. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:47:14 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/articles/#ld Peruse this section for research-based and best-practice information for educators, parents, and others concerned about the achievement of ELL students. Special Ed jgordon Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:15:23 GMT http://www.k8accesscenter.org/index.php Enhancing access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. See differentiation examples across the disciplines. Multiple examples of completed graphic organizers. Differentiated Instruction jgordon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:16:58 GMT http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0108ortiz.html December 2001 EDO-FL-01-08 English Language Learners With Special Needs: Effective Instructional Strategies Alba Ortiz, The University of Texas at Austin Special Ed jgordon Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:58:16 GMT http://education.byu.edu/cpse/co_teaching/co_teach_models.html Co-Teaching: A Model for Classroom Management jgordon Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:10:24 GMT http://www.cal.org/create/resources/pubs/CREATEBrief_ResponsetoIntervention.pdf Response to Intervention (RTI) has emerged as a method for providing early academic assistance to students with difficulty learning. This brief outlines the tiered structure of RTI and how it can be implemented as an effective technique for teaching English learners who are having difficulty making academic progress. It touches on methods of assessment and instructional considerations, and it guides educators in tailoring this technique to fit the needs of English learners. Special Ed jgordon Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:32:10 GMT http://deafness.about.com/od/literacy/a/deafeslstudents.htm Education - Deaf Immigrant Students When Mom and Dad Don't Speak English By Jamie Berke, About.com Guide Updated January 23, 2009 Information and links to support the education of ELLs who are deaf. Special Ed jgordon Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:35:57 GMT