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The reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on Dec. 3, 2004, by President George W. Bush. The provisions of the act became effective on July 1, 2005, with the exception of some of the elements pertaining to the definition of a “highly qualified teacher” that took effect upon the signing of the act. When writing an IEP, this simple for along with other data you collect is a nice way to complete the PINS section for 3 and 5.

In this project, students investigate human diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists to better understand how microorganisms impact the human body. Students begin by exploring a wide range of diseases, comparing causes, transmission methods, and basic characteristics. From this initial research, they select one disease to study in depth as their final test grade of the year.Students present their findings through a Google Slides or Canva slideshow with guided notes or a written

This activity is designed to help students practice real-world math skills, critical thinking, and budgeting by using a grocery store or Dollar General ad. Students will locate items in the ad, record prices, and solve a variety of questions related to purchasing, discounts, and savings. **Need online or paper DOLLAR GENERAL AD** Steps and Skills Involved:Locate Items in the Ad: Students search through a grocery store or Dollar General ad to find specific items such as Dr. Pepper and more. For e

Ohio Common Core Standards:Production and Distribution of Writing: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. Conventions of Standard English:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

Unit continuously updated and used over the past several years. As I update, you will also receive updates. One of the biggest pieces of this unit is when you do the "final" mock interview to try to get outside people in to interview. Standard list included for grades 9-12. ***RELATED TO IEP TRANSITION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES*** Lesson One: - Interview pre-test - What to do/not do - Includes a tie-In from Skills to Pay the Bills. Lesson Two: Resume writing Lesson Three: - Interview Question(s) Pr

The United States is made of 50 States and within each state are numerous State Parks with diverse landscapes, unique geologic features and natural wonders. You have been assigned to create a weekend adventure to a local state park near you or in your ideal state that you would like to move to. The parks offer a variety of activities for; experienced hikers, families and geology enthusiasts just to name a few. You will choose a state park in the United States that you would like to visit. - Rese

In this activity, students will explore the concept of grit and how determination, resilience, and perseverance can help individuals achieve their goals. They will also examine historical and modern approaches to justice, such as the phrase "an eye for an eye," and reflect on how compassion and understanding can lead to positive change in society. Through a combination of fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, and reflective writing prompts, students will: Identify the meaning

This Self-Reflection activity gives you a chance to think about your experience after the completion of your project. The goal is to help students evaluate their effort, creativity, challenges, and learning throughout the process. They will answer a series of open-ended questions that encourage honest reflection on what went well, what was difficult, and what you might do differently next time. Students will: Rate their overall experience with the project on a scale from 1–5. Identify their fav

Your mission: Create a detailed survival plan that uses the real resources and landmarks of Nowhere, Ohio. Step 1: Shelter Choose a real location in or around Nowhere (e.g., Nowhere High School, Miami Nowherewater Forest, a farm, or a local business). Describe how you would secure this location and make it safe for hiding. Step 2: Food & Water Plan how you would get food and clean water. Would you use local stores, rivers, or farms? Explain how you would stay busy and sane while trapped inside.

The United States is home to 63 National Parks with diverse landscapes, unique geologic features and natural wonders. You have been recruited to join their marketing team to promote the parks as the top travel destinations for this summer. The parks want to reach a variety of audiences with their advertisements; experienced hikers, families and geology enthusiasts just to name a few. Your job is to create a well rounded advertisement for a park of your choice highlighting a variety of features o

A thesis statement is one sentence that serves as a guide for your entire essay or paragraph. It consists of responding to the prompt with the word “because” and three reasons to support that response. Three-Pronged Thesis: *topic + opinion/interpretation + reason 1 + reason 2 + reason 3 Using slang and pop culture references is a sure way to keep students interesting in the task at hand. Helping students make strong thesis statements and then choosing a final project which is either a paragrap

This is a two part project, focused mainly for students on IEPs working toward their math or transition goals. The first part of the project is researching a career of interest and finding out what the average pay is for that career. Once they have that number they will find out what they would get paid bi-weekly, semi annually, (up to you) and then budget using receipts (all attached). It is a very realistic assignment that allows students to get a feel for what it would be like once they gradu

This download includes 36 songs that you can use along side poetry, grammar, writing, and reading connection. Songs included will allow students to think deeply using the questions that are based on each song, as well as to further their understanding of how to pick text apart. I use these weekly to practice skills and keep them fresh! Each song contains the lyrics, 6+ questions, and theme/author's purpose/analyzing text and an EDITABLE document. One of my favorite things to do is tie it to the

When our kids are little.. we ask them questions such as: "Favorite movie.. Favorite color.. Whose your best friend?" As kids get older their ideas about how they define things change. This is what I like to view as an updated version for the big kids. Give it to middle schoolers to see what they think of their future, give it to kids at different points of high school, just a new version of the yearly questions.

Speeches Unit Includes descriptions and a powerpoint for the beginning of the unit. Impromptu-Speeches - Use in class, to help students work on clarity, volume, eye contact and avoiding “ums” I would suggest giving each student five minutes to prepare their answer before they are asked to speak. - I also allow my students to have fun with their answers. - They can be fictional and humorous. One Minute Speech PRACTICE You will be reading, listening and watching speeches by influential people to s

Use this job application as part of your end of the year job application practice with a twist! Instead of applying for a job, students are applying for SUMMER! If you have any questions regarding this product, please do not hesitate to ask. Enjoy and have fun with it! Please remember to rate this product and leave feedback. Thank you!

Made for high school with the intent of collecting writing data as well as getting to know students through purposeful writing prompts (mixed in with some fun ones!) Each slide contains a 10 minute timer, but you can easily switch to a different amount of time. There are 9 weeks worth (for an entire quarter) and you can either choose to have students work on them online through classroom or post on the whiteboard and have students write in notebooks. There are 45 writing prompt slides with th

The end of the quarter reflection form is a document designed to help students assess their progress, accomplishments, challenges, and areas for improvement at the conclusion of the quarter. It typically includes prompts or questions related to various aspects of school, such as goal achievement, grade outcomes, and self reflection. This form encourages students to reflect on their experiences, identify lessons learned, and make adjustments to their studying strategies or approaches for the up

Introducing "Leap Legacy: About Me Sheets for Leap Day!" This PDF product is designed to help families capture and cherish precious moments in time by creating a unique time capsule for their children. With "Leap Legacy," families can mark the rare occurrence of Leap Day by having their kids fill out an "About Me" sheet, encouraging children to reflect on their interests, aspirations, and favorite memories. From their favorite movies to their dreams for the future, each detail is documented in

Project Needs: File Folder Magazines or Printer Markers, Crayons, and Pencils Scissors This project is a great get to know you for students at the beginning of the year. This print-and-go resource or post-and-go is a fun and engaging way for your new students to introduce themselves. It is an excellent activity to use during the first week of school. The prompts are easy for students to complete – they need to answer the prompts and decorate their file folder (their name needs to be large on th