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A network that allows special educators to collaborate with one another and to use one another as a valuable resource.

Members: 53
Latest Activity: Feb 26, 2012

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National Board Certification 2010~2011 Any Takers???? 4 Replies

Evening All.... For those of you who have been considering entering the process for obtaining NB Cert., I encourage you to do so. The window is open for the coming year, and I believe there is state…Continue

Started by Sally Thorp. Last reply by Sally Thorp Sep 25, 2010.

Effective Instructional Strategies for Classroom Use

Denise had asked in the newsletter that we share out any instructional strategies that might be helpful in the classroom. Here is a reader friendly article about word finding deficits (with which…Continue

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Started by Dawn Marie Dennis Aug 24, 2010.

Notices of Action - When to Send Them & Helpful Hints 2 Replies

Please read the attached memo regarding Notices of Action. A Notice of Action is required by federal law. Read the memo to learn when, why, and how to write a compliant Notice. Call your Process…Continue

Started by Denise Buersmeyer. Last reply by Kathy Graves Aug 9, 2010.

Special Olympics Celebrity Softball Game

The 2nd Annual SOMO Celebrity Softball Game will be Thursday, August 5th at Phil Welsh. Gates open at 5:00pm and game begins at 6:30. The cost is $1.00 donation. The team that is playing is an adult…Continue

Started by Mandie Goddard Aug 2, 2010.

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Comment by Denise Buersmeyer on October 7, 2010 at 6:06pm: Welcome to the Ning, Michele Shuman!

Comment by Denise Buersmeyer on January 18, 2010 at 7:40pm: Sally,
It's exciting to know that you have accepted this challenge of becoming a Nationally Board Certified teacher in Special Education; you are blazing new ground for our department, and I'm sure you will set the pace for others. Please update us periodically. I'd like to know what it involves, and the type of rigor. I'm sure you'll be a good example and motivator for others.
Denise

Comment by Sally Thorp on January 18, 2010 at 1:04pm: I am currently working on my boards...it is due March 31. I am ready to start videoing in my classroom and am looking for people who have had this experience. I did find a teacher in Park Hill who is going to work with me some...it would be nice if someone else were in our district as well. Everyone I have visited with in our building who has completed them comments on how important it is to work with someone who has.

Comment by Jenni Gaddie on January 18, 2010 at 10:48am: Good question, Sally. I am not aware of any of our Speds working on National Boards.
Any one interested in working on National Board Certification?

Comment by Sally Thorp on January 16, 2010 at 5:20pm: Does anyone know if we have any sped teachers working on National Board Certification?

Comment by Deb Conrad on January 6, 2010 at 3:54pm: Jenni,
Hey it wasn't that hard to do was it. For two non-techies I think we are off to a great start!
Deb

Comment by Jenni Gaddie on January 6, 2010 at 8:52am: Good Morning Friends! I hope our group will be a benefit to all of us. This is a valuable tool in sharing information, strategies, and resources. A great way to work smarter not harder. We have experts in our district and they are all willing to share their knowledge.
Please let us know if we can do anything to help you utilize this tool.
Have a great day and stay warm!