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When “Go Play” Isn’t Enough: Supporting Friends...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher For the third time that week, the student raised a hand just before recess. “My stomach hurts. Can I go to the nurse?” A...

When “Go Play” Isn’t Enough: Supporting Friends...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher For the third time that week, the student raised a hand just before recess. “My stomach hurts. Can I go to the nurse?” A...

Three ring binder with coversheet Anytown Public Schools Emergency Operations Plan with folded white cane and folded wire rimmed glasses.

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Rain had been falling since before the first teachers arrived that morning. Then, just as buses and a small number of car riders began...

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Rain had been falling since before the first teachers arrived that morning. Then, just as buses and a small number of car riders began...

Three ring binder with coversheet Anytown Public Schools Emergency Operations Plan with 2 hearing aids and an external microphone.

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher The lockdown announcement came over the intercom during class. As the teacher assigned to check the restroom beside her classroom, the art teacher headed...

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher The lockdown announcement came over the intercom during class. As the teacher assigned to check the restroom beside her classroom, the art teacher headed...

 Desk with keyboard and mouse, sticky notes including handwritten notes about finishing goals IEP meeting Monday, Call Mik’s Mom, contact O & M, and IEP at 8:30, insulated travel tumbler and water bottle.

When Your Only Expert Has No One to Ask: Why Sp...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Who supports the specialist who has become your district’s only expert? For many sensory professionals, that question becomes more important with every passing year....

When Your Only Expert Has No One to Ask: Why Sp...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Who supports the specialist who has become your district’s only expert? For many sensory professionals, that question becomes more important with every passing year....

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Preparing for Students with Vision Impairments ...

Submitted by Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Long before students return to school, districts begin preparing for another successful year. Technology is updated, student schedules are finalized, classrooms are assigned, and...

Preparing for Students with Vision Impairments ...

Submitted by Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Long before students return to school, districts begin preparing for another successful year. Technology is updated, student schedules are finalized, classrooms are assigned, and...

notebook with words DHH team resource guide written on it beside a pen and planner with sticky notes and coffee cup on desktop

Preparing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students...

Submitted by Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Every July, school districts begin preparing for another school year. Caseloads are assigned. Service providers are secured. New staff are onboarded. Student schedules begin...

Preparing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students...

Submitted by Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Every July, school districts begin preparing for another school year. Caseloads are assigned. Service providers are secured. New staff are onboarded. Student schedules begin...