EDUCATIONAL ADAPTATIONS EDUCATIONAL ADAPTATIONS You have reflected on the adaptations that are helpful for a variety of special needs, and you have seen in action the adaptations and accommodations...

EDUCATIONAL ADAPTATIONS
EDUCATIONAL ADAPTATIONS
You have reflected on the adaptations that are helpful for a variety of special needs, and you have seen in action the adaptations and accommodations different teachers make. In this section, you are asked to consider the extent to which the school provides support to teachers and students in making adaptations to meet special needs.
School Resources for Students with Special Needs:
Each school will have varying resources on-site or available upon request to respond to the special circumstances of students with special needs. These resources include:
human/professional resources such as psychologists or occupational therapists who may help in diagnosis of a student and in consulting with teachers
informational resources such as reference books or on-line sites
professional development resources such as funding for teachers to attend training or classes, or in-service training
equipment/technology resources such as special chairs or special pens and pencils, computers and software
uilding resources such as a resource room, aides, special rooms for in-school suspensions (considered a resource only if they function as more than a "time-out" room), technology that is available in special centers rather than at the classroom level
Survey the school where you are doing your placement to see what resources are available to students and faculty. Reflect on what you see, including discussion of resources you feel are needed that are not available, or resources that are not used as much or as well as they might be. Include discussion also of whether school personnel access resources outside the school. These resources may be professionals in specific fields, or special training, or simply particular websites or State offices that might provide information not available at the school.
On a page that follows this one, enter resources you have found at the school where you have observed. Include reflections regarding resources that are available and the extent to which they are used, and about resources that are not available but should be.
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES    
RESOURCES
Parents:
Parents can be a most valuable resource in working with children with special needs. They are their children’s first teachers, and are often the children’s most powerful advocates. Parents want and need to know what is happening in their children’s classroom and can be helpful in understanding issues that are affecting their children’s school performance. In addition, they can extend classroom lessons into the home environment.
Here are some ideas to enhance teachers’ relationship with parents as resources.
-Teachers should have parents’ contact information for each child.
-There should be frequent contact between the teacher and parents, especially fo
younger children. Such contact can include
-notice of children’s accomplishments, effort, improvement
-information gathering--learning children’s home situation, things that may
XXXXXXXXXXaffect their school work
-notice of concerns about children’s behavior or performance
-invitations for parents to observe the classroom
-invitations for parents to express their observations, concerns, things they are
XXXXXXXXXXpleased with in their children’s progress
-recommendations of books or activities parents might use to work with thei
XXXXXXXXXXchildren at home
-a monthly or quarterly news page that lets parents know what their children
XXXXXXXXXXare covering in terms of content and activities.
[Notes teachers make about children can be subpoenaed. Be sure that all comments about children are objective and supportable.]
Document the parent contact practices used by your mentor teacher. Reflect on what you see, and insert your observations and reflections directly after this page.

Films on Demand- available through the
Learning Commons databases at FCC
Free to all students.
Attached here is a lengthy list of possible options for fulfilling the hours you have remaining for observation.  You will note that the first page gives you films that are available at Frederick Community College; the administrator who distributed this resource believes most will also be available from the PGCC li
ary, and the li
ary is eager to be of service to our students during this crazy time.  You can access the li
ary online through PGCC's webpage.  The rest of the cu
ent resources are from youtube.  You may choose ones you find there, or substitute others if you choose.  Please document what you watched and the length of time of the videos.  Your observations and reflections are based on historical rather than cu
ent observation.
Here’s my user for blackboard if you prefer to use my school’s li
ary or just watch it from this list or youtube.
User: atanawan6484
PW:Kwagoko216
The Classroom Mosaic: Culture and Learning – 30 minutes
6th/9th grade
https:
ezproxy.frederick.edu/login?url=https:
fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=111584
Hot Tips for Classroom Management – 30 minutes
Middle/High
https:
ezproxy.frederick.edu/login?url=https:
fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=40277
Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom – 30 minutes
Middle/High
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=40273
Integrating ESL Students Into the Classroom – 30 minutes
Middle/High
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=35996
Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom – 30 minutes
Elementary/Middle
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=94153
The Power of RTI: Classroom Management Strategies – 1 hou
ECE/Elementary
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=43954
Brain-Compatible Practices for the Classroom: Grades K-6 – 1 hou
ECE/Elementary
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=60321
Eye Openers are Mind Openers: Attention Exercises for the Classroom – 1 hou
ECE/Elementary
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=50567
Teaching Lessons and Learning Lessons in the Special Ed Classroom – 30 minutes
All grades
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=30086
How a Classroom on Wheels is Expanding Access to Early Education – 5 minutes
ECE
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=195779
Communities as Classrooms – 30 minutes
Middle/High
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=118585
TEACH - 1 hour and 30 minutes
All ages
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=146108
RTI and DI: The Dynamic Duo – 30 minutes
ECE/Elementary
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=43951
I Want All the Turns! Supporting Children in Resolving Problems and Conflicts – 1 hour and 30 mins
ECE/Elementary
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=167491
Building Mathematical Competencies in Early Childhood – 30 minutes
ECE/Elementary
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=52082
Schools that Change Communities – 1 hou
High School
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=169142
Infant-Toddler Learning Environment – 45 minutes
ECE
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=167500
School of the Future – 1 hour, 45 minutes
All Grades
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=151285
From the Bronx to Yale: The Power of High School “Speech” – 15 minutes
High School
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=149983
180 Days: Hartsville: Part 1 and 2 – 1 hour, 30 minutes
ECE/Elementary
https:
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=131284
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fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96237&xtid=131285
YouTube Options
Kindergarten- Traditional - 47 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf_8XaskJ7o
ECE/Elementary
Kindergarten on the First Day – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur4x_52yuk8
ECE/Elementary
Kindergarten: introducing centers – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur4x_52yuk8
ECE/Elementary
First Grade Literacy Lesson – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KEeUKo1dU8
ECE/Elementary
Engaging Young Children in the Outdoor Environment – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrEfhE5VuSQ
ECE/Elementary
Morning Circle at Pre-School – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZY-hB2C_Iw
ECE/Elementary
Observing in the Child Care Center Collection - 30 minutes EACH
ECE only
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDg2hR1FPgA
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljahBVDaBNE
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz0Oh2cxoTU
Kindergarten Phonics Lesson – 45 Minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNv2dQCFEk
ECE/Elementary
First Grade Math Lesson on Time – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t13JZRqaZx4
ECE/Elementary
Second Grade Reading – 1 hou
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKk2XzCSHu4
Elementary
Second Grade Math Counts Lesson – 45 Minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgW9hJE_n_s
ECE/Elementary
Third Grade Math Lesson – 45 Minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8UqmMyiFCE
Elementary
Third Grade First Encounter with Whole Brain Teaching – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8zHAK0vJM
Elementary
Third Grade Whole Brain Science Lesson – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFEFbC63HMg
Elementary
Classroom Management (5th grade), Week 1, Day 1 – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgk-719mTxM
Elementary
Fourth Grade Poetry Lesson – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFO8JC85Pis
Elementary
Fourth Grade ELA – Main Idea – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJVd0Rmi
M
Elementary
Fourth Grade Close Reading – 1 hou
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jZ0Zks_JIA
Elementary
Fourth Grade Science – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg83S9OoX4o
Elementary School
Mr. A Teaching 5th Grade Social Studies – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhl6xK6undg
Elementary
Fifth Grade Math Lesson – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbBjamdbVbI
Elementary
Teaching Close Reading Through Science – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvZgCTgBm_w
Elementary School
Sixth Grade Math – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4PEtIp-5OQ
Middle School
Sixth Grade English Class – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akdu-m_35IQ
Middle School
KCSD Lesson series Sarah Ja
ard 6th Grade Science – 45 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX4Qc3XAosk
Middle School
Mr. Mohlman’s 6th Grade Science Lesson
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJJBzNZ2QXg
Middle School
Pre-Alge
a Class – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyClt5S0gF8
Middle School
7th Grade ELA – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr0H0RHQHis
Middle School
Ingrid Rachal’s 7th Grade ELA Class – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BLUBs-Sf9I
Middle School
7th Grade Problem Solving/Graphing - 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNztyhuzLuY
Middle School
8th Grade Reading – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-sAFxAt5wM
Middle School
8th Grade Rhetorical Analysis – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=unuhwXWwftg
Middle School
8th Grade Language Arts Lesson – Novel Study – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIsfCmPI0cU
Middle School
Middle School Lesson Study #2 – 1 hou
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAlTCikPjy4
Middle School
Middle School Grammar Lesson –ESL – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sASIbUsn2-Y
Middle School
9th Grade Biology – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9kyl_WPFhU
High School
9th Grade ELA – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyh3M8SCB3M
High School
High School Math – Story Problems – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkl_KcyY3kM
High School
Close Reading, Grade 10 – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFRClI2q18Y
High School
11th Grade Mathematics - 1 hou
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyDTdzEc6mA
High School
Mental Health Lesson “Tennis Ball Toss” - 30. Minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoNchoFOMYA
High School
Social Health Activity – Shoelace Jump Rope – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcItX1gNgk4
High School
High School Literature Analysis – 15 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qE1KlWN06o
High School
High School Social Studies – 30 minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDdv3JXJ2nU
High School
Arithmetic Sequences/Math - 45 Minutes
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ37yh-4SYc
High School