Leading From The HeartAs part of my ‘looking back’ series, this is an article that keeps showing up in my stats even though it was written over 4 years ago. The question of discipline in schools is timeless and my mind returns to this story often. I wonder about Félix. What was his story? How was it that … Looking back: Parents protest ‘time-out’ cage in classroom
I have a nephew with special needs. He is a beautiful, caring 4-year old boy. He is also clumsy, he stutters, has a very limited vocabulary, and is constantly moving in an impulsive sort of way. He doesn’t understand the word no, he likes to dump things (including the contents of coffee mugs. His mother … A wish for my nephew as he starts school
This article has been linked to via the Calgary Herald but somehow it leads to a broken link. Thought I’d patch that break here :) Assistive Technology Helps Kids with Learning Disabilities – An Interview with Andrea Prupas
Yesterday I was asked how I would ensure integration of students with special needs into my French classroom. (by the way, wish me luck, it was during an interview. I so need a permanent position for September!) Now that I think about my response, I realize that the way I would do so is not … Integration of students with special needs is not rocket science
Hard to believe that 4 weeks have already passed since my little Jack was born. My life has definitely changed and I know it’s only going to continue to do so. One thing that I am learning from this little guy is the importance of listening. He tells me what he needs through the cries … Lessons for the classroom from a newborn