Early Childhood Special Education and Assistive Technology Blog

By: Danielle Vachon, EC-SEAT scholar and elementary school teacher I recently went to a workshop on Google Classroom at my school in Gilford, NH. In this workshop we were introduced to Google Classroom and how it works. We were shown what it looks like from the teachers point of view and the learners point of view. Google Classroom helps teachers stayed organized by going paperless. Teachers can see which children completed work and which children are still in the process of finishing it. Google Classroom also helps communication in the classroom. Teachers can create assignments, activities, send announcements, and start class discussions instantly.  I have started using Google Classroom this year and I love it (so do my learners). What is nice about a digital environment is the ability to differentiate. Google Classroom allows you to build a set of resources for a single assignment. This makes it possible to offer learners choices as to how they access the information or h...

This documentary series produced by California News Reel is available to watch for free until November 30th here  or by using  http://www.raisingofamerica.org/watch . Raising NH: The Early Years offers a look at our state specifically. You can watch here  or use  http://video.nhptv.org/video/2365601785/.

By: Lindsay LaFleur, EC-SEAT Scholar and Early Supports and Services certified educator Certain Proof is a 60-minute documentary that follows three children experiencing cerebral palsy.  Under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act of 1975, children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free and appropriate education.  Although, this is the law many interrupt it differently. Throughout the video, the children are proving to their educators that they deserve to be in an inclusive classroom with their peers.  Also seen throughout the video is the struggle families face as they prove their child’s potential and advocate for their futures.     “ At the heart of Certain Proof are complex questions: Is the education system forcing parents to scale back their expectations and dreams for their children? Are educators, parents, governments and citizens willing to demand a system that ensures every child – no matter his or her situation – ca...

Sesame Street and Autism see amazing in all children A FREE online book featuring Julia, Sesame Street's newest character - We're Amazing 1, 2, 3 and a video to share with parents and children

Share a story about how IDEA has impacted you by click here. Watch live feeds of events in Washington D.C. on November 17th, 2015 starting at 9:30am. White House 40th Anniversary of IDEA event  - 9:30 to 11am U.S. Department of Education's IDEA Symposium - 3:00 to 4:00pm