Comments for Special Education and Learning Differences http://blog.pcieducation.com Powered by PCI Education Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:25:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on The Duke by Bob Sharpley http://blog.pcieducation.com/the-duke/#comment-145 Bob Sharpley Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:25:17 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=734#comment-145 Nothin' fancy just edmodo. I'm trying to get my ELLs to communicate (English Language Learners) edmodo is kind of like facebook was but with a lot more safety because you only interact with the people in your classes. One of my students, Hafso, writes me daily and enjoys using her new written language, English! Nothin’ fancy just edmodo. I’m trying to get my ELLs to communicate (English Language Learners) edmodo is kind of like facebook was but with a lot more safety because you only interact with the people in your classes. One of my students, Hafso, writes me daily and enjoys using her new written language, English!

]]> Comment on Real Teachers-Real Strategies 4: Conflict Resolution Skills by Bruno http://blog.pcieducation.com/real-teachers-real-strategies-4-conflict-resolution-skills/#comment-143 Bruno Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:55:40 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=695#comment-143 Linda, thank you so much! I am alwyas thrilled to get a comment from an educator, it gives me much hope to know you’re reading my blog. Best, Jen Linda, thank you so much! I am alwyas thrilled to get a comment from an educator, it gives me much hope to know you’re reading my blog. Best, Jen

]]> Comment on Real Teachers-Real Strategies 5: Creating Books for Articulation by Ilona http://blog.pcieducation.com/real-teachers-real-strategies-5-creating-books-for-super-articulation/#comment-144 Ilona Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:06:46 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=700#comment-144 I am one of those fialmies where the district did pay legal fees in excess of a million dollars rather than do what was right in the first place. If you ever would like to hear the story, I’d be glad to share. I love your blog and I love your honesty! Thank you! I am one of those fialmies where the district did pay legal fees in excess of a million dollars rather than do what was right in the first place. If you ever would like to hear the story, I’d be glad to share. I love your blog and I love your honesty! Thank you!

]]> Comment on Real Teachers-Real Strategies 4: Conflict Resolution Skills by Natalie http://blog.pcieducation.com/real-teachers-real-strategies-4-conflict-resolution-skills/#comment-142 Natalie Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:48:30 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=695#comment-142 So itrenesting, Rochelle, I think you hit on the obstacle that Amy also commented on…I think you make excellent points that some parents just don’t want to hear it. I’m glad many more are listening, though. So itrenesting, Rochelle, I think you hit on the obstacle that Amy also commented on…I think you make excellent points that some parents just don’t want to hear it. I’m glad many more are listening, though.

]]> Comment on A Sense of Accomplishment by Trish Florence http://blog.pcieducation.com/a-sense-of-accomplishment/#comment-141 Trish Florence Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:07:53 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=637#comment-141 Nice, Jill! Congratulations on all your success and enjoy your time in D. C. We need to catch up! Nice, Jill! Congratulations on all your success and enjoy your time in D. C. We need to catch up!

]]> Comment on A Moment of Insight by Martha http://blog.pcieducation.com/a-moment-of-insight/#comment-140 Martha Tue, 03 May 2011 14:08:17 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=632#comment-140 Hee-hee. Great post! Hee-hee. Great post!

]]> Comment on The Lucky Hat – Students with special needs keep our hearts by Shawna http://blog.pcieducation.com/the-lucky-hat-students-with-special-needs-keep-our-hearts/#comment-139 Shawna Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:24:06 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=625#comment-139 There wasn't a comment form on the post below, so I'll write my message here: 1) Janie, I love you. :) 2) You look exactly the same as you did "back in the day," just with shorter hair. 3) It's amazing how our lives twist and turn as we take those steps through side doors. I'm so glad to know you, Janie. There wasn’t a comment form on the post below, so I’ll write my message here:

1) Janie, I love you. :)
2) You look exactly the same as you did “back in the day,” just with shorter hair.
3) It’s amazing how our lives twist and turn as we take those steps through side doors. I’m so glad to know you, Janie.

]]> Comment on The Lucky Hat – Students with special needs keep our hearts by Shawna http://blog.pcieducation.com/the-lucky-hat-students-with-special-needs-keep-our-hearts/#comment-138 Shawna Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:19:03 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=625#comment-138 Wow, Leslie. That was a powerful story and a great reminder to let children read what interests them and not force "classics" on them. I hate to think that learning would stop when educating begins. But sometimes I see that glazed-over look in Kaya's eyes. So I know it's time to take a step back and evaluate what we're doing and why. Wow, Leslie. That was a powerful story and a great reminder to let children read what interests them and not force “classics” on them. I hate to think that learning would stop when educating begins. But sometimes I see that glazed-over look in Kaya’s eyes. So I know it’s time to take a step back and evaluate what we’re doing and why.

]]> Comment on The Lucky Hat – Students with special needs keep our hearts by Shawna http://blog.pcieducation.com/the-lucky-hat-students-with-special-needs-keep-our-hearts/#comment-137 Shawna Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:16:08 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=625#comment-137 Janie, you've got me grinning from ear to ear as I read about Russell. What a beautiful description of your relationship. The first student who stole my heart was my oldest daughter, Kaya. (We homeschool.) Packed with energy and personality, she let me know by the time she was two that we would have our work cut out for us. Most of our educational endeavors are an uphill battle. But in those moments when she forgets that we're "doing school" and just enjoys learning (during science and the arts, typically), my heart melts. At these times, I am reassured that we're doing the right thing by teaching her at home. I truly believe that I am her greatest advocate and educator. I think I am creating the best learning environment for her by simply taking it one day at a time, being flexible, and teaching based on her needs and not my plans. Janie, you’ve got me grinning from ear to ear as I read about Russell. What a beautiful description of your relationship.

The first student who stole my heart was my oldest daughter, Kaya. (We homeschool.) Packed with energy and personality, she let me know by the time she was two that we would have our work cut out for us. Most of our educational endeavors are an uphill battle. But in those moments when she forgets that we’re “doing school” and just enjoys learning (during science and the arts, typically), my heart melts. At these times, I am reassured that we’re doing the right thing by teaching her at home. I truly believe that I am her greatest advocate and educator. I think I am creating the best learning environment for her by simply taking it one day at a time, being flexible, and teaching based on her needs and not my plans.

]]> Comment on The Lucky Hat – Students with special needs keep our hearts by Janie McLane http://blog.pcieducation.com/the-lucky-hat-students-with-special-needs-keep-our-hearts/#comment-136 Janie McLane Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:39:22 +0000 http://blog.pcieducation.com/?p=625#comment-136 Thanks for the notice, Denise. Thanks for the notice, Denise.

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