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Frances Mary D'Andrea

Mon, Aug 16, 2010 9:03 PM

Hello, again!
Thanks for all the nice comments about the first installment of the legislative/policy update. I'm happy to tell you that Karen Blankenship and Ian Shadrack have joined me in our division's legislative committee.
Here's a second installment, and I hope you all find it useful.
--FM

** 1. From CEC Smart Brief via Education Week:
Report: Changes are needed in teacher preparation, training
A report is calling for an overhaul of teacher-preparation programs, saying that some are inadequate. The Center for American Progress found that the programs should gauge teacher ability on value-added measures, in-class observations, improved educator assessments, and surveys and retention of graduates. The report also supports adopting common standards and expectations to measure teacher preparedness.

FM adds: Here is a link to the actual report, found on the CAP web site:
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/07/pdf/teacher_accountability.pdf

If you only want to read about the report or download the executive summary, go here:
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/07/teacher_accountability.html

** 2. CAST announces new content on their web site regarding Universal Design for Learning.
On their National Center on Universal Design for Learning, CAST presents guidelines and resources for educators who wish to use UDL principles.
Click on http://www.udlcenter.org/
and go to the UDL Guildelines and Resources. There are some useful resources listed for people with visual impairments.

** 3. From The Capitol Insider thearc.org comes this announcement:
DOJ announced plans to develop ADA regulations addressing the accessibility of websites, the provision of captioning and video description in movies shown in theaters, accessible equipment and furniture, and the ability of 9-1-1 centers to take text and video calls from individuals with disabilities. The announcements were in the form of advance notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs), which provide information on the ADA issues and ask questions seeking comments and information from the public. Comments are due in January 2011. To see copies of the ANPRMs, go to http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010.htm.

** 4. From International Reading Association
To celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8, visit IRA's web site and download ideas and suggestions.
http://www.reading.org/General/Conferences/InternationalLiteracyDay.aspx

** 5. From CITEd (Center for Implementing Technology in Education)
An announcement came out from CITEd about new content posted on their web site regarding use of technology in schools, including AT for students with disabilities. Main site is:
http://www.cited.org/index.aspx
By clicking on the link "For Teachers," a large list of topics can be found, including "Students with Special Needs." Some good resources listed here that students in our teacher prep programs can use.

** 6. From The Education Law Center (via the NICHCY newsletter) comes a policy brief on including students with disabilities in Pre-K programs:
The NICHCY newsletter included a short piece about this resource but it was easier to read from the Education Law Center site than from the newsletter. Here's the link:
http://www.edlawcenter.org/ELCPublic/Publications/PDF/PreKPolicyBrief_InclusionChildrenWithDisabilities.pdf

Hello, again! Thanks for all the nice comments about the first installment of the legislative/policy update. I'm happy to tell you that Karen Blankenship and Ian Shadrack have joined me in our division's legislative committee. Here's a second installment, and I hope you all find it useful. --FM ** 1. From CEC Smart Brief via Education Week: Report: Changes are needed in teacher preparation, training A report is calling for an overhaul of teacher-preparation programs, saying that some are inadequate. The Center for American Progress found that the programs should gauge teacher ability on value-added measures, in-class observations, improved educator assessments, and surveys and retention of graduates. The report also supports adopting common standards and expectations to measure teacher preparedness. FM adds: Here is a link to the actual report, found on the CAP web site: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/07/pdf/teacher_accountability.pdf If you only want to read about the report or download the executive summary, go here: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/07/teacher_accountability.html ** 2. CAST announces new content on their web site regarding Universal Design for Learning. On their National Center on Universal Design for Learning, CAST presents guidelines and resources for educators who wish to use UDL principles. Click on http://www.udlcenter.org/ and go to the UDL Guildelines and Resources. There are some useful resources listed for people with visual impairments. ** 3. From The Capitol Insider thearc.org comes this announcement: DOJ announced plans to develop ADA regulations addressing the accessibility of websites, the provision of captioning and video description in movies shown in theaters, accessible equipment and furniture, and the ability of 9-1-1 centers to take text and video calls from individuals with disabilities. The announcements were in the form of advance notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRMs), which provide information on the ADA issues and ask questions seeking comments and information from the public. Comments are due in January 2011. To see copies of the ANPRMs, go to http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010.htm. ** 4. From International Reading Association To celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8, visit IRA's web site and download ideas and suggestions. http://www.reading.org/General/Conferences/InternationalLiteracyDay.aspx ** 5. From CITEd (Center for Implementing Technology in Education) An announcement came out from CITEd about new content posted on their web site regarding use of technology in schools, including AT for students with disabilities. Main site is: http://www.cited.org/index.aspx By clicking on the link "For Teachers," a large list of topics can be found, including "Students with Special Needs." Some good resources listed here that students in our teacher prep programs can use. ** 6. From The Education Law Center (via the NICHCY newsletter) comes a policy brief on including students with disabilities in Pre-K programs: The NICHCY newsletter included a short piece about this resource but it was easier to read from the Education Law Center site than from the newsletter. Here's the link: http://www.edlawcenter.org/ELCPublic/Publications/PDF/PreKPolicyBrief_InclusionChildrenWithDisabilities.pdf

HB

Harris, Beth A

Tue, Aug 17, 2010 1:26 PM

Good Morning!

I hope everyone is off to a great start for the semester. I writing to tap into the collective expertise out there. I have very recently picked up a new class for the semester and need help pulling information and material together. I am teaching Motor and Sensory Development of the VI and Multiple Handicapped. I need some suggestions for up to date books and materials. Also, if anyone teaches this type of class and would be willing to share their syllabus please contact me through my NCCU email listed below.

Again, thank you for any assistance.
Beth

Beth Harris, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Visual Impairment Training Program North Carolina Central University
2133 H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Building
712 Cecil Street
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 919-530-5346
FAX: 919-530-5353
Email: [email protected]mailto:[email protected]

Good Morning! I hope everyone is off to a great start for the semester. I writing to tap into the collective expertise out there. I have very recently picked up a new class for the semester and need help pulling information and material together. I am teaching Motor and Sensory Development of the VI and Multiple Handicapped. I need some suggestions for up to date books and materials. Also, if anyone teaches this type of class and would be willing to share their syllabus please contact me through my NCCU email listed below. Again, thank you for any assistance. Beth Beth Harris, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Visual Impairment Training Program North Carolina Central University 2133 H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Building 712 Cecil Street Durham, NC 27707 Phone: 919-530-5346 FAX: 919-530-5353 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>

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Deborah Gold

Tue, Aug 17, 2010 2:15 PM

Hi! CNIB sells a good book that I edited several years ago (2004) called A Strong Beginning: A Sourcebook for heawlth and education professionals working with young children who are visually impaired or blind. The TOC is attached, and chapter 10 is on VI and Movement, written by a CNIB Occupational Therapist, and reviewed by several key experts in the field. Here is the link to purchase the book, if you are interested. Chapter authors include Kevin Stewart, Tanni Anthony, Ann MacCuspie, Carol Farrenkopf, Duncan McGregor, and Deborah Chen. I have attached the TOC and a few other pages for a sneak peak. Here is the link to buy the book. Price is in Canadian dollars. Good luck with your course.
http://webstore.cnib.ca/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=COM1010070013

Deborah Gold.

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Harris, Beth A
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:27 AM
To: AER Division 17
Subject: [Personnelprep] Sensory Motor Information

Good Morning!

I hope everyone is off to a great start for the semester. I writing to tap into the collective expertise out there. I have very recently picked up a new class for the semester and need help pulling information and material together. I am teaching Motor and Sensory Development of the VI and Multiple Handicapped. I need some suggestions for up to date books and materials. Also, if anyone teaches this type of class and would be willing to share their syllabus please contact me through my NCCU email listed below.

Again, thank you for any assistance.
Beth

Beth Harris, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Visual Impairment Training Program North Carolina Central University
2133 H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Building
712 Cecil Street
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 919-530-5346
FAX: 919-530-5353
Email: [email protected]mailto:[email protected]

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Hi! CNIB sells a good book that I edited several years ago (2004) called A Strong Beginning: A Sourcebook for heawlth and education professionals working with young children who are visually impaired or blind. The TOC is attached, and chapter 10 is on VI and Movement, written by a CNIB Occupational Therapist, and reviewed by several key experts in the field. Here is the link to purchase the book, if you are interested. Chapter authors include Kevin Stewart, Tanni Anthony, Ann MacCuspie, Carol Farrenkopf, Duncan McGregor, and Deborah Chen. I have attached the TOC and a few other pages for a sneak peak. Here is the link to buy the book. Price is in Canadian dollars. Good luck with your course. http://webstore.cnib.ca/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=COM1010070013 Deborah Gold. ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Harris, Beth A Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:27 AM To: AER Division 17 Subject: [Personnelprep] Sensory Motor Information Good Morning! I hope everyone is off to a great start for the semester. I writing to tap into the collective expertise out there. I have very recently picked up a new class for the semester and need help pulling information and material together. I am teaching Motor and Sensory Development of the VI and Multiple Handicapped. I need some suggestions for up to date books and materials. Also, if anyone teaches this type of class and would be willing to share their syllabus please contact me through my NCCU email listed below. Again, thank you for any assistance. Beth Beth Harris, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Visual Impairment Training Program North Carolina Central University 2133 H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Building 712 Cecil Street Durham, NC 27707 Phone: 919-530-5346 FAX: 919-530-5353 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ Privacy Disclaimer - Fran?ais ? suivre This e-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is priviledged, proprietary, confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copy of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and erase this e-mail message immediately. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D?claration de confidentialit? Le pr?sent courrier ?lectronique (y compris les pi?ces qui y sont annex?es, le cas ?ch?ant) s'adresse au destinataire indiqu? et peut contenir des renseignements de caract?re priv? ou confidentiel. Si vous n'?tes pas le destinataire de ce document, nous vous signalons qu'il est strictement interdit de le diffuser, de le distribuer ou de le reproduire. Si ce message vous a ?t? transmis par erreur, veuillez en informer l'exp?diteur et le supprimer imm?diatement.

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