Week 6 Online Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities

LD Online: http://www.ldonline.org/educators. This website is a great tool for teachers because it provides them with accurate, authoritative information about learning disabilities so they can obtain the help they need. seeks to help children and adults with learning disabilities to reach their full potential. It provides accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products. Moreover, the site offers information and resources on the transition from school to college and from school to the workplace, and on the issues faced by adults with learning disabilities.

National Center For Learning Disabilities: https://www.ncld.org/. This organization provides leadership, public awareness and grants to support research and innovative practices in learning disabilities, so as to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues. They empower parents and young adults, transform schools and advocate for equal rights and opportunities. NCLD also works to create a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life. It also provided links for teachers/educators to implement RTI in early childhood setting; http://www.getreadytoread.org/

Learning Disabilities Association of America(LDA) https://ldaamerica.org/ LDA is a website that provides specialized services designed to support and promote the success of individuals with learning disabilities across all aspects of their lives. They promote prevention, foster research in best practices, encourage identification, support intervention, and protect the rights of those with disabilities. LDA’s website and sources can help parents understand and cope with their special child.

Week 6 Observation Journal Entry

Below is the link to my observation Journal entry:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nwn9Gbxn6pxvq66UkTRqOLoVriLYq-VQSk5KDBZe5hM/edit?usp=sharing 

Week 5 EDPC 610 Keystone Assignment/ UDL Lessons

Below is the link to my Keystone Assignment
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dm4ohT6sC3Gq1jZWGJpRW5eXFRWDz9RRYhtalnUU_eM/edit?usp=sharing

Week 5 Assignment #2 Meeting Students with special Needs

Below is the link to my 4th Article on Meeting students with Special needs:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1an9UtWwEQXysmGKkFJUaUOUPHUB2gVDUprPp7rV1P28/edit?usp=sharing

Week 4 Assignment # 3 UDL Lesson Plan

Below is the link to my UDL Lesson Plans:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_1dRckisr7OfuaqvLvxdQ_7syh9bICB_ocr-DSdbbtE/edit?usp=sharing

Week 4 Assignment # 2 Technology and ELL's

Below is the link to my article reflection on Technology and English Language Learners (ELL):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ajRlp1-JvqkGO6jhQTjngQuoPs8It3zPeo9RwwjrV0E/edit?usp=sharing

Week 3 Assignment # 3 CAST UDL

Part 2

Lesson link: http://lessonbuilder.cast.org/explore.php?op=static&pid=rocks_1

Lesson Title: Rocks and Their Properties: Day 1

Who

   The lesson I chose from the CAST UDL website is a 3rd-5th grade science lesson that is designed to engage students in cooperative research projects with the end result of learning about the properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and the processes that form them. The lesson is well designed with a variety of options for students to communicate their new knowledge through a variety of platforms ( written, oral, or visual presentation, explanations, word process) and maximize their performance.

What

   Upon delving into the lesson, it became evident to me that the students will explore samples of the three rock types, share their findings, and determine what other types of information they will need as they further their study of rocks. The lesson is aligned with the Massachusetts State Standards for Science and Technology/Engineering, Strand 1: Earth and Space Science and comprises of unit. Furthermore, the lesson goals are broken up into unit goals and lesson goals. I really lived the engagement activity('thumb's up–thumb's down') that was used to arouse students' curiosity and heighten their expectations about what they will learn about rocks.

How

Because the lesson is in its initial stage, only formative assessments will be used to check students understanding and clear up any misconceptions. Whole class instruction, small group , think pair and share will be used to identify students who may seem confused and may need more guidance over the next few days as the lesson progresses.