Tuesday September 9th, 2014

Here is a great article about the importance of increasing opportunities for special education students to learn alongside typically developing peers, particularly students with more advanced language skills. This would also benefit all of our students regardless of whether they are on an IEP. Striving to include more opportunities for all students to strengthen language skills is important.

Language Development with Inclusion

As we have been discussing classroom management, with the new school year starting, here is a pinterest board by Edutopia that has several great resources and ideas. Everyday is a new day to start over and try another strategy and plan if the first one is not working.

Classroom Management Ideas

Sometimes Christmas comes early! I found a Keurig on sale. It is in the staff room. You can make hot chocolate, tea, and coffee. Thank you to Claudia and Khrista for letting me experiment with their lunch! You can even heat hot water for instant soups and meals. There are k-cups next to it that came with the package.

Monday was a busy day at Harrison. We started full day kindergarten, the before school program, and the after school program. Thank you to everybody that helped students find their place to be.

I loved how the after school students didn't know the exact activities they were going to be involved with, and they were all so positive and excited. We have activities that include a running group, sign language, STEM, tutoring, dance, art, drama, games, soccer, technology, and more!

Here is a post from the school website that has pictures you could share with students:

Pictures and Registration Packet