There are many issues that concern our students. Some are positive, others are not. From the increase in school violence, to parents going off to war, to understanding the diverse background of their classmates, teachers need to find ways to conduct a balanced dialogue with their students.
This neighborhood offers a resource guide for teachers on listening and talking with students about various topics of concern including:
"The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards." -Anatole France
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004) has an alphabet soup of mandates. Our informational webinar, IDEA and the Classroom Teacher, explains it all!
IDEA mandates
IDEA eligibility
Understanding the IEP process
Specialized programs to help students make effective progress
