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Creator of the Smart Steps Mobile app!
40 years in special education as a Co-Department Chair, Collaborative Teacher (Gr. 7-12), Resource Teacher (Gr. K-12), Post High Teacher (ages 18-21), Inclusion Facilitator (K-6), Learning Specialist (K-12), and district-wide Staff Developer. Adjunct professor in the School of Education for 3 years.
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Resource Teacher: Tools to Organize Myself
These are a few tools that I routinely use to organize myself in my roles as Case Manager and Co-Teacher. Includes: Time-saving tips and ways to use the forms. IEP Checklist IEP Goal Summary ChartIEP Accommodations At a Glance TemplateTest Tracking SheetClass Participation Points Sign Out SheetI'm providing this as a Word document so that you can edit forms to meet your needs.
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Making Phone Calls (w/Emergency Wallet Cards)
This started as a file with wallet-sized, EDITABLE emergency phone cards. Students need these in case they are on their own without a phone. Staff can carry a master copy during field trips. I added an 8-step lesson plan including the following activities: Sequencing cards (with suggestions for modification)Phone call script (carefully formatted for easy reading)Phone call scenarios for group and individual practice Data sheet, great for IEP data collectionThis is a .doc file so that you can
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SL.K.1b
, SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
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Study Skills: Grade Check Sheet
Use this grade check sheet as a routine Monday Grade Check. Students check their own grades and use it for reference throughout the week. Use it for: 1-1 Conferencing, Goal-setting, and Follow up. Students record their current grade and indicate missing assignments or other actions they plan to take in order to raise their grades. It acts as a plan for the week, perfect for giving students choice and responsibility. (Provided as a .docx file so that you can edit the number of class periods.)
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About the store
Experience
Creator of the Smart Steps Mobile app!
40 years in special education as a Co-Department Chair, Collaborative Teacher (Gr. 7-12), Resource Teacher (Gr. K-12), Post High Teacher (ages 18-21), Inclusion Facilitator (K-6), Learning Specialist (K-12), and district-wide Staff Developer. Adjunct professor in the School of Education for 3 years.
Teaching style
I'm passionate about community-based instruction for students with disabilities.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Kansas City Top Connector;
Friends of Special Education (3 times);
Womens Council Research Award for UMKC doctoral research;
Digital Sandbox entrepreneurship grant;
App development grant from Wireless RERC;
Semi-finalist in the Venture Creation Challenge at UMKC;
Winning team at Startup Weekend KC
KS Employment First Champion
My own education history
Ed.D. UMKC in Educational Administration;
Ed.Spec. UMKC in Educational Administration;
M.A. UMKC in Special Education--Learning Disabilities;
B.S. NWMSU in Elementary Education--Learning Disabilities
Additional biographical information
I love helping students to become independent which translates to teaching lifeskills, especially in the community. When I noticed students who were right on the verge of being independent as they graduated or exited the school system, I was inspired to create a decision-making app to provide a middle layer of support for them and peace of mind for parents. It's called Smart Steps Mobile. See www.SmartSteps4me.com for more information.
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