The End of the Year Snapshots

Teaching is Tiring from Trevor Muir

Teaching is Tiring (and worth it)! 

This will make you smile! Watch Trevor Muir tell us what we already know, and smile at the end of his message! 

Special Education Website Update IDEA

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act -  New Website

According to Ed Weekly...

"Back in January, a technical glitch took down the website that hosted the text of the IDEA and other special education resources, prompting a wave of concern among some in the special education community and even some lawmakers. 

The disappearance of the website did not affect the 1975 law itself—the only entity that can make changes to the law is Congress. But the website's disappearance took on a symbolic importance after the Senate confirmation hearing of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. She was criticized by some disability advocates because of what they saw as her unfamiliarity with the civil rights law that covers more than 6 million students with disabilities ages ages 3-21." 

22 Ways to Teach Poetry from the NY TImes

From the New York Times Learning Section, this valuable link will enable you to go beyond an April poem acrostic and sink into some real good stuff! 

All the NY Times Lessons!

The Learning Network from the New York Times is one of the best resources! A great go-to as you plan your lessons and need that extra article. Here's the entire lesson plan link: all lesson plans, all in one place!