For+Parents

= Welcome to the Parent Page! = //As members of this space, you are able (and welcome) to create new links from this page so you could use it to// //**connect** with other parents or other information.// //If you've responded to an invitation email and have created a username and password, you are able to upload images and documents to a page and can edit and save pages; you can also post to discussions on this page and others.// //Do you have any suggestions or thoughts about the use of wikispace? . . . questions about how to use certain features?//. . . //then start a discussion or contact Mrs. Barto or Miss Gomez with suggestions. Thanks and enjoy!//

= Current News =

Assistive Technology
May 2010, Kindy Segovia joined us from the Kent Intermediate School District to share some assistive technology options for supporting students within the classroom and at home.

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= Resources for Parents =

__Auditory Processing and Reading__

 * ===="[|Hey Teacher, My Child Can't Read]" a blog about Learning Disabilities and Reading Difficulties====
 * Also has podcasts available for those who prefer to hear their information!

__Helping with Language Skills at Home__

 * Elementary**
 * [|I SPY Write a Riddle on-line] (rhyming, written expression, following directions, naming objects)
 * Magic Schol Bus' [|Dinosaur Tour]
 * High School**
 * ACT Prep: [|Win With Words]

=__Math Resources__=

[|Math Problem Solving for Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities]

 * //Solve It!//a math intervention and problem solving with word problems curriculum for 6th-12th grade

[|VmathLIVE.com]

=__Building Thinking Skills__=


 * Wiki: "[|Wiki, Don't Lose That Number]" by Chris O'Neal (edutopia)
 * Why do we have to explain all this stuff in math?!?!? It has to do with the idea of Representing Math. Follow the NCTM link to read more: [|NCTM] (National Council of Teachers' of Mathematics)
 * Math: [|"The Magic of Math"] (edutopia)

=Resources for Sensory Integration=

=Resources for Helpings and Supporting Kids with Anxiety=

=Other Resources:=
 * [|Ability Magazine] and Ability Awareness