Courtney Said:

How can the community provide resources for teachers and parents in children education?

We Answered:

There are a number of things that the community at large can do to assist a school: (1) volunteer; (2) provide after school enrichment activities; (3) donate resources; (4) attend school board meetings; (5) show appreciation to teachers; (6) parent their own children.

Emily Said:

What are educational resources?

We Answered:

- a strong, well funded library system
- regular funding for a university and public education system
- utilities grid that helps to support the internet and can bring it to every community
- buildings for public education that are safe and adequate
- enough resources to motivate or compel the parents to send their children to school: this might involve uniforms (including shoes, or at least adequate clothes) and an affordable lifestyle that doesn't require the children to work to support the family

Gregory Said:

What are the best resources for teachers of Autistic children of preschool age?

We Answered:

I've been in preschool special education for 30 years and by far, the students with autism have been the most challenging over the years.

My greatest resource was the Occupational Therapist in terms of providing structure in the room with visuals, visual, visuals!!!! The digital camera and Boardmaker should be your best friends. Over the years, the OTs were the ones to educate me on the vast array of sensory issues students with autism experience. The speech therapists were also invaluable.

Not sure where your greatest needs are at this time. You can drive yourself crazy with all the websites and such, but you need to find what works for your situation. Does your school system have an autism specialist? Pick his or her brain! I was not keen on using visuals years ago, but now I would not be without them - daily schedule, behavior reminders, social stories, etc.

Experience in this case is the best teacher - you will learn so much from your students if you observe them and respect "their world" as opposed to "imposing" upon the child at every turn.

In terms of a resource, the very best resource I have ever, ever read concerning autism is a small, short book entitled "10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew" It is remarkable in its simplicity and the dignity it possesses. I have ordered a copy for each one of the special education preschool teachers I supervise - it's mandatory reading for them!

Best of luck to you and don't give up!

Gordon Said:

Do you have any suggestions for free teacher resources?

We Answered:

Here's some more websites you can visit to find more items:

http://www.dels.nas.edu/teachers/?gclid=…

http://freebies.about.com/cs/teacherfree…

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/

I typed "free resources for teachers" in my search engine. You can find many more if you do your own search. Good luck with your report.
R

Samuel Said:

Where are special ed teachers needed?

We Answered:

I don't know which state you are in but in California there is an excellent school for Dyslexia called Charles Armstrong School in Belmont.

Glenn Said:

What are the names of some really good/reputable teachers/educators web-sites?

We Answered:

teachers.net is the harry wong cite. It was great my first year teaching. (that out of the box website gets a lot of posts on this board. I think it is really a marketing ploy and not really a regular teacher trying to help) Readwritethink.org is great for ELa teachers

Ashley Said:

health related resources for teachers?

We Answered:

Check out the CDC's website. It has lots of resources and information.