21st century Life and Careers: Global Awareness
During a designated week, the elementary schools will be decorated with international flags and photos. The ESL (English as a Second Language) and FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools) will learn about our global society by watching and responding to films form the Families of the World series. The primary goal of celebrating diversity is […]
Books for Every Reader
To grow as readers, students need to read books at their independent level. This grant provides materials at a high interest/low reading level. These books replace outdated stories that the 21st century learner is not drawn to.
Social Stories for Special Kids
The Social Stories Project promotes the development of social skills in young children through the use of videos, books, apps and comprehension questions to meet the varied needs of children with special needs. This concrete approach allows for increased repetition and exposure to numerous social situations, provides clear examples of what the student should expect […]
Enhancing Sensory Motor Experiences for Students with Special Needs
Sensory Motor development focuses on the integration of the tactile, proprioceptive (muscle and joint) and vestibular (movement) systems through interactions with the environment. The brain must learn through sensorimotor experiences in order to make organized sense of the body and its connection to the world. By utilizing the curriculum Sensorimotor Group A-Z and various materials, […]
Mulit-Sensory Approaches to Work Study and Reading
The multi-sensory teaching approach to reading is based upon the idea that some students learn best when the material they are given is presented to them in a variety of modalities. This method uses movement (kinesthetic), touch (tactile), visual and auditory modalities to help students read, write and spell. This project aims to support all […]