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  1. Started by D.W.,

    Hi! I'm a 2e gifted and dyslexic adult. I have two kids who are 5, and 3. Showing signs of both. I just found out this year my parenting was "multisensory". I have to say... I'm biased. The best IEP source is: https://adayinourshoes.com/ The generally best resources for gifted parent/ teachers will be: https://deborahruf.medium.com/ruf-estimates-of-levels-of-giftedness-7213a77089e9 https://www.nagc.org/ https://www.sengifted.org/ https://www.rfwp.com/gifted-resources/ https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/ https://www.stephanietolan.com/nonfiction.htm Gifted adults: https://www.positivedisintegration.com/ https://…

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  2. Started by Lisa Lightner,

    Question: What has been your biggest win in advocating for your child? And what lesson did you learn from a challenging IEP meeting?

  3. This is for teaching reading comprehension. https://idahotc.com/Portals/0/Resources/882/Comprehension Instructional Routines.pdf

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  4. Started by Lisa Lightner,

    Hey there-- I just wanted to make sure that everyone is aware of this. I have already sent out a few emails letting you know that registration for my online advocacy training will be open next week. I am offering a special discount to two groups of people who have been supporters--those of you who purchased an IEP toolkit, and those of you who are early adopters of my discussion forums. I will only send out 1-2 more emails about this, so don't delay. Or delete! This weekend only: Use code THANKYOU2022 to get $44 off the training. This code will only work through Sunday, November 20 at midnight. Thanks for being a supporter! And yes…

  5. Started by lkirby,

    I know I will be teaching a couple sections of Executive Functioning next school year. Yes, I know what that is. Does anyone have any great resources they can recommend to use? They have just decided this is something they want in the schedule. I teach at a high school in the midwest. Appreciate any and all suggestions!

  6. Louisa Moats is a world-renown dyslexia expert. Oddly, I found this on a Pennsylvania-specific Facebook group. https://www.sde.idaho.gov/academic/ela-literacy/files/lrc/dyslexia/general/Idaho-Dyslexia-Handbook.pdf

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  7. Go to: www. Interventioncentral.org for fabulous ideas written by a former school psychologist

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  8. Started by Teresa A,

    Hi All, Does anyone have a recommendation for affordable online printing services? We all have so much IEP documentation (IEPs, progress monitoring, emails etc) I was looking for a vendor that is super affordable for large amount of document printing. Thanks so much!

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  9. Used in schools, prisons & inpatient hospitalizations - and by parents at home too. This is research based. Where to get info: Books: The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Treating Explosive Kids, Lost & Found and Raising Human Beings Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvzQQDfAL-Q --There are several parts to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTiRAQCdxTQ --2 hours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hWnfwddMok --Short explanation https://vimeo.com/user15771052/videos https://vimeo.com/78144948 This has 4 parts & is great for schools. Taken down. If someone finds this, please …

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  10. Started by Lisa Lightner,

    Question: How did you keep your child engaged and learning over the summer break? Do you incorporate any IEP goals into summer activities?

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