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Sample Letters from Special Education Teachers to Parents

Writing letters to parents is a requirement for teachers. They can be used to help document situations as well. This sample letter can be used as a template that you can customize to reflect the IEP goals of each student in your classroom.

Published by jenniferterry (493 pts

) on Nov 14, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

How teachers can use the Google Docs Rubric Template

If you are a teacher, then you probably create a rubric every time you grade projects or assessments. Maybe you use them to communicate expectations to students and parents, as well. Learn how the rubric template with-in Google Docs can simplify this lengthy but very important task

Published by Airaj Fatimah (1,466 pts

) on Oct 24, 2009 to
Google Articles

Tips for Proctoring/Administering a Standardized Test

During your teaching career, you may be called upon to proctor or administer a standardized test. Here are some general suggestions for this task.

Published by goldwriter (976 pts

) on Jul 31, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Gentlehands, A Characterization Lesson

The following is a culminating assessment for the novel, Gentlehands.

Published by goldwriter (976 pts

) on Jul 5, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

How to Document High School Student Behavior

Just how do you keep track of inappropriate behavior, like talking, tardies, or insubordination for high school students? Keep a behavior notebook.

Published by goldwriter (976 pts

) on Jun 30, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Arranging Your Classroom: Part 1

When teachers think about how to effectively manage their classroom, many times the physical environment slips their mind. The atmosphere of the classroom comes into play more so than educators realize. Here are some tips and steps teachers can take to ensure the most effective classroom.

Published by Jacqueline Chinappi (7,791 pts

) on May 30, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Using Scaffolding in the Classroom

Scaffolding helps for students to not only keep up with the rest of the class but to also master different activities he or she may not be able to master alone. Here we will see different steps a teacher can take for implementing scaffolding in the classroom.

Published by Jacqueline Chinappi (7,791 pts

) on May 13, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Counselor vs Teacher

This article examines the responsiblities of each job description.

Published by Lady Lit (7,402 pts

) on Feb 24, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Teaching Math to Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

A student with ADHD often has a difficult time focusing in the classroom. Staying on task during math assignments can be particularly difficult for students with ADHD and because each student has different learning styles, it is important for the teacher to find what works and how to help.

Published by Kristy (233 pts

) on Feb 11, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

Assistive Technologies Commonly Used in the Classrooms

The IEPs contain a description of assistive technologies that will be helpful to the special students. Does your classroom have these technology devices already?

Published by Mayflor Markusic (6,400 pts

) on Jan 2, 2009 to
Special Education Articles

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