Comments for Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com This blog is about being a mom,about teaching and other random stuff. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:56:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Tammi http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/hey-black-child-by-eugene-useni-perkins/#comment-4424 Tammi Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:56:45 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-4424 I love this poem dearly my mother has had this poem hanging in her home for years. This is a CLASSIC! I love this poem dearly my mother has had this poem hanging in her home for years. This is a CLASSIC!

]]> Comment on Halloween by Jerry Seinfeld by Christelyn Karazin http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/halloween-by-jerry-seinfeld/#comment-4419 Christelyn Karazin Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:59:38 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=5285#comment-4419 Sounds like a book I need to pick up for my kids. Thanks for the review! Sounds like a book I need to pick up for my kids. Thanks for the review!

]]> Comment on Mission Impossible Assignment # 3: School Shopping on a Budget by read me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/mission-impossible-assignment-3-school-shopping-on-a-budget/#comment-4417 read me Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:16:28 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4275#comment-4417 A small offtopic comment on this, Im using the google chrome webbrowser, but it looks like your blog is not displaying correctly... Just to let you know. Regards. A small offtopic comment on this, Im using the google chrome webbrowser, but it looks like your blog is not displaying correctly… Just to let you know. Regards.

]]> Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Darice Russ http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/hey-black-child-by-eugene-useni-perkins/#comment-4412 Darice Russ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:07:01 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-4412 I love this poem too, my mom had a poster in our room growing up as children and now I am going to do the same for my daughter. You can never teach self love early enough!!! I love this poem too, my mom had a poster in our room growing up as children and now I am going to do the same for my daughter. You can never teach self love early enough!!!

]]> Comment on Thank you Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco by lynn http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/thank-you-mr-falker-by-patricia-polacco/#comment-4406 lynn Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:42:20 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/thank-you-mr-falker-by-patricia-polacco/#comment-4406 i really love all of your books my teacher read it to all the class everyday so please ht m back soon bye i really love all of your books my teacher read it to all the class everyday so please ht m back soon bye

]]> Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Darrian http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/hey-black-child-by-eugene-useni-perkins/#comment-4405 Darrian Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:55:57 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-4405 I had the pleasure of meeting the wife of this Great Man on last night at an awards ceremony. It was truly an honor. And to know that he lives in my city makes it the more awesome. I had the pleasure of meeting the wife of this Great Man on last night at an awards ceremony. It was truly an honor. And to know that he lives in my city makes it the more awesome.

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by An A.P.L.E. a Day? Maybe not! « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4390 An A.P.L.E. a Day? Maybe not! « Special 2 me Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:20:43 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4390 [...] Comments kevin on An A.P.L.E. a day!!kevin on An A.P.L.E. a day!!Leila on Hey Black Child by Eugene Usen…Ron Mendoza on An [...] [...] Comments kevin on An A.P.L.E. a day!!kevin on An A.P.L.E. a day!!Leila on Hey Black Child by Eugene Usen…Ron Mendoza on An [...]

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by kevin http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4389 kevin Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:07:43 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4389 update: 10:51AM 10/20/2009 I finally got through to someone at APLE! I spent 3 hours trying to fax...(turns out fax machine is broken)... another two hours calling repeatedly (several times call dropped by host).... and I got to talk to a lady named Patricia McCall. She was extremely helpful and friendly, acknowledging of APLE's issues. I got a whole bunch of paperwork sent to me, 4 megabytes of PDF in total. After 5 years, this will be the first time that I'm actually getting anywhere. I'm grateful, but I've learned to not hold my breath. Keep trying - and soon, because from what I heard the funds will run out very soon again. update: 10:51AM 10/20/2009
I finally got through to someone at APLE! I spent 3 hours trying to fax…(turns out fax machine is broken)… another two hours calling repeatedly (several times call dropped by host)…. and I got to talk to a lady named Patricia McCall. She was extremely helpful and friendly, acknowledging of APLE’s issues.

I got a whole bunch of paperwork sent to me, 4 megabytes of PDF in total. After 5 years, this will be the first time that I’m actually getting anywhere. I’m grateful, but I’ve learned to not hold my breath.

Keep trying – and soon, because from what I heard the funds will run out very soon again.

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by kevin http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4388 kevin Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:02:08 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4388 I was given the run around for four years straight. Received my preliminary in 2005 but I could not get ANYWHERE with them for years. I'd call call and call each time I went off track they would either not pick up, hang up on me, tell me there were no funds available, or tell me that I should be receiving something "soon". It is now 2009 and for the first time in years I was able to speak to Linda Brown, who runs the APLE program. Her number is 1 888 224 7268, extension #3. Her fax number is 1 916 464 7977. She told me to fax my credential in this morning, but I have been trying nonstop for two hours and the fax number is CONSTANTLY busy. I called back and verified that this indeed is the number. I can't believe a fax machine would be receiving this much all the time... there must be a pile of paper where that machine feeds out to, and they must have a guy feeding it constantly. In any case, here's my advice to you people who are still in school, or finishing their preliminary credential, or about to finish their first year. 1) don't count on APLE money. you might get it. you might not. 2) it is VERY important that you call and badger them constantly, don't give up, for weeks or months after you get your preliminary, because the clock starts ticking and once your 4th year passes they don't want to pay you anything anymore. For that reason, I don't think I'm going to receive much if at all. You cannot give up. Call during lunch, conference, whenever. Those numbers I've given you are good, keep trying. 3) Follow up, even if they tell you that you don't have to. Keep following up until they pay you. It is really ridiculous, bordering on the edge of a scam, the way that the APLE program is being advertised. We go to school, make sacrifices in terms of career choice, then further sacrifices in terms of what schools we choose to work at, and then our supposed "incentive" turns out to be mainly dreams and fluff. I almost feel like I'm part of some huge pyramid scheme. I was given the run around for four years straight. Received my preliminary in 2005 but I could not get ANYWHERE with them for years. I’d call call and call each time I went off track they would either not pick up, hang up on me, tell me there were no funds available, or tell me that I should be receiving something “soon”.

It is now 2009 and for the first time in years I was able to speak to Linda Brown, who runs the APLE program. Her number is 1 888 224 7268, extension #3. Her fax number is 1 916 464 7977. She told me to fax my credential in this morning, but I have been trying nonstop for two hours and the fax number is CONSTANTLY busy. I called back and verified that this indeed is the number. I can’t believe a fax machine would be receiving this much all the time… there must be a pile of paper where that machine feeds out to, and they must have a guy feeding it constantly.

In any case, here’s my advice to you people who are still in school, or finishing their preliminary credential, or about to finish their first year. 1) don’t count on APLE money. you might get it. you might not. 2) it is VERY important that you call and badger them constantly, don’t give up, for weeks or months after you get your preliminary, because the clock starts ticking and once your 4th year passes they don’t want to pay you anything anymore. For that reason, I don’t think I’m going to receive much if at all. You cannot give up. Call during lunch, conference, whenever. Those numbers I’ve given you are good, keep trying. 3) Follow up, even if they tell you that you don’t have to. Keep following up until they pay you.

It is really ridiculous, bordering on the edge of a scam, the way that the APLE program is being advertised. We go to school, make sacrifices in terms of career choice, then further sacrifices in terms of what schools we choose to work at, and then our supposed “incentive” turns out to be mainly dreams and fluff. I almost feel like I’m part of some huge pyramid scheme.

]]> Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Leila http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/hey-black-child-by-eugene-useni-perkins/#comment-4383 Leila Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:47:31 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-4383 You are more than welcome Alisha. Keep those children reading. You're doing the right thing. Whatever I can do to help, let me know. You are more than welcome Alisha. Keep those children reading. You’re doing the right thing. Whatever I can do to help, let me know.

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by Ron Mendoza http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4382 Ron Mendoza Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:06:49 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4382 Boy, I thought I was alone. I received my first payment in May 2008 and they paid the correct amount since I am in Special Ed at a low performing school. I also received a payment just recently ( Aug 2009), but it seems like they just payed off one of the 4 little loans and this is not the entire amount that they owe me for one year. Is anybody else out there in the same boat? Has anybody ever received more than one payment in the same year (such as two smaller amounts which added up to the total owed to them for that year? Man, it is very frustrating to deal with these people. I have sent them several e mails and they never respond and I can never get a live person on the phone. Any helpful hints? Boy, I thought I was alone. I received my first payment in May 2008 and they paid the correct amount since I am in Special Ed at a low performing school. I also received a payment just recently ( Aug 2009), but it seems like they just payed off one of the 4 little loans and this is not the entire amount that they owe me for one year. Is anybody else out there in the same boat? Has anybody ever received more than one payment in the same year (such as two smaller amounts which added up to the total owed to them for that year? Man, it is very frustrating to deal with these people. I have sent them several e mails and they never respond and I can never get a live person on the phone. Any helpful hints?

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by Grace http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4376 Grace Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:19:20 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4376 WOw. I'm a college student going into a credential program and I was going to apply for the APLE, but after reading all these comments, I don't think I'm even going to mess with it. WOw. I’m a college student going into a credential program and I was going to apply for the APLE, but after reading all these comments, I don’t think I’m even going to mess with it.

]]> Comment on Thank you Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco by Sharn http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/thank-you-mr-falker-by-patricia-polacco/#comment-4374 Sharn Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:12:54 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/thank-you-mr-falker-by-patricia-polacco/#comment-4374 he this is a really nice book mhe teacher read it tew us last year i 4th grade its very nice he this is a really nice book mhe teacher read it tew us last year i 4th grade its very nice

]]> Comment on Hey Black Child by Eugene Useni Perkins by Alisha http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/hey-black-child-by-eugene-useni-perkins/#comment-4371 Alisha Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:25:57 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=1406#comment-4371 MY KIDS (ISYSS, 4), (AALIYAH, 2) SAY THIS POEM HEY BLACK CHILD EVERY MORNING AND WHEN I PICK THEM UP FROM PRESCHOOL THEY KNOW ALL OF THE WORDS AND THIS IS THEIR FAVORITE THING TO SAY. IT USE TO BE SINGING BEYONCE SONGS THANKS FOR EXPANDING, AND EDUCATING THEIR MINDS. :) MY KIDS (ISYSS, 4), (AALIYAH, 2) SAY THIS POEM HEY BLACK CHILD EVERY MORNING AND WHEN I PICK THEM UP FROM PRESCHOOL THEY KNOW ALL OF THE WORDS AND THIS IS THEIR FAVORITE THING TO SAY. IT USE TO BE SINGING BEYONCE SONGS THANKS FOR EXPANDING, AND EDUCATING THEIR MINDS. :)

]]> Comment on An Easier Way to Teach Open Court to Special Education students, Part 2 by Claudia http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/easier-ways-to-teach-open-court-to-special-education-students-part2/#comment-4368 Claudia Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:08:09 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=1810#comment-4368 Leila, I am a second year teacher for children with special needs. I was wondering if you still have the lesson plan template? It will really help me. My principal want s me to teach Open Court to my children and it makes it hard to follow the pacing program. I feel lost. I don't know what to teach from Open Court. Some tell me to just teach the green section and work on the Sounds and Letters and intervention section. Can you HELP? Thank You, Claudia Leila, I am a second year teacher for children with special needs. I was wondering if you still have the lesson plan template? It will really help me. My principal want s me to teach Open Court to my children and it makes it hard to follow the pacing program.

I feel lost. I don’t know what to teach from Open Court. Some tell me to just teach the green section and work on the Sounds and Letters and intervention section.

Can you HELP?

Thank You,

Claudia

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by Kim http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4360 Kim Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:04:13 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4360 Has anyone recieved aple payments for the 2008 2009 school year? Has anyone recieved aple payments for the 2008 2009 school year?

]]> Comment on Inside the Mind of Someone with a Learning Disability by Casdok http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/inside-the-mind-of-someone-with-a-learning-disability/#comment-4356 Casdok Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:09:06 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4652#comment-4356 Very interesting. Very interesting.

]]> Comment on OCR LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE by Leila http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/ocr-lesson-plan-template/#comment-4355 Leila Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:08:27 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/#comment-4355 When I went to OCR training for Special Education @ the end of the 2007-2008 school year, I was told by the people who run the special ed. unit that the most important stories are usually the first, second, and last stories. However, it all depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If you teach special ed., then you have the luxury of teaching half the stories. So, read the stories, or at least the synopsis at the beginning of the T.E., and decide which 3 or 4 would work for you. E-mail me if you have any questions. When I went to OCR training for Special Education @ the end of the 2007-2008 school year, I was told by the people who run the special ed. unit that the most important stories are usually the first, second, and last stories. However, it all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. If you teach special ed., then you have the luxury of teaching half the stories. So, read the stories, or at least the synopsis at the beginning of the T.E., and decide which 3 or 4 would work for you. E-mail me if you have any questions.

]]> Comment on List of Banned Books by safelibraries http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/list-of-banned-books/#comment-4351 safelibraries Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:01:14 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4937#comment-4351 In light of Banned Books Week, these resources may also be of interest: "<a href="http://www.leadercall.com/opinion/local_story_061102108.html" rel="nofollow">American Library Association Shamed</a>," by <b>Nat Hentoff</b>, <i>Laurel Leader-Call</i>, 2 March 2007. "<a href="http://www.reclinercommentaries.com/2009/08/banned-books-week-and-ala.html" rel="nofollow">Banned Books Week and the ALA</a>," by <b>Dennis Ingolfsland</b>, <i>The Recliner Commentaries</i>, 4 August 2009. "'<a href="http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/580000658/post/1870034387.html" rel="nofollow">Censors' Are So Scary</a>," by <b>Annoyed Librarian</b>, <i>Library Journal</i>, 6 October 2008. "<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204518504574420882837440304.html" rel="nofollow">Finding Censorship Where There Is None</a>," by <b>Mitchell Muncy</b>, <i>Wall Street Journal</i>, 24 September 2009, p.W13. "<a href="http://preview.tinyurl.com/sowell/" rel="nofollow">National Hogwash Week</a>," as coined by <b>Thomas Sowell</b>. And this resource has a long, updated list of BBW-related articles. "<a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iMj2Fmuq6lqm4kdFfy5Vhp8-suQg" rel="nofollow">US Libraries Hit Back Over Challenges to Kids Books</a>," by <b>Sara Hussein</b>, <i>Agence France-Presse [AFP]</i>, 6 September 2009. "<a href="http://mkpalos.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/various-humbugs-regarding-banned-books-week/" rel="nofollow">Various Humbugs Regarding Banned Books Week</a>, by <b>Mateo Palos</b>, <i>Mateo Palos</i>, 27 September 2009. In light of Banned Books Week, these resources may also be of interest:

“American Library Association Shamed,” by Nat Hentoff, Laurel Leader-Call, 2 March 2007.

“Banned Books Week and the ALA,” by Dennis Ingolfsland, The Recliner Commentaries, 4 August 2009.

“‘Censors’ Are So Scary,” by Annoyed Librarian, Library Journal, 6 October 2008.

“Finding Censorship Where There Is None,” by Mitchell Muncy, Wall Street Journal, 24 September 2009, p.W13.

“National Hogwash Week,” as coined by Thomas Sowell. And this resource has a long, updated list of BBW-related articles.

“US Libraries Hit Back Over Challenges to Kids Books,” by Sara Hussein, Agence France-Presse [AFP], 6 September 2009.

“Various Humbugs Regarding Banned Books Week, by Mateo Palos, Mateo Palos, 27 September 2009.

]]> Comment on I Love My Hair by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley by Leila http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/i-love-my-hair-by-natasha-anastasia-tarpley/#comment-4333 Leila Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:01:03 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/i-love-my-hair-by-natasha-anastasia-tarpley/#comment-4333 Thank you for sharing Aneshia. I guess this problem is epidemic. I hope this book helps your niece. I'm sad to to say that even though I've constantly tried to instill in my daughter a love of her hair, she still wants that long Barbie doll hair. Another book that your niece might love is Nappy Hair by Carolivia Herron & I Love Myself by Karen Beaumont. The title characters are lovely shades of dark brown. Thank you for sharing Aneshia. I guess this problem is epidemic. I hope this book helps your niece. I’m sad to to say that even though I’ve constantly tried to instill in my daughter a love of her hair, she still wants that long Barbie doll hair. Another book that your niece might love is Nappy Hair by Carolivia Herron & I Love Myself by Karen Beaumont. The title characters are lovely shades of dark brown.

]]> Comment on I Love My Hair by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley by aneshia http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/i-love-my-hair-by-natasha-anastasia-tarpley/#comment-4331 aneshia Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:19:30 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/i-love-my-hair-by-natasha-anastasia-tarpley/#comment-4331 i just bought this book for my niece because she has beautiful thick woolly hair but she just notes that it is different from everyone else's. a lot of little girls have a desire for their hair to be like their barbie dolls or even their favourite tv star and i just loved that there is a book that she can see herself in. This is an issue that not only plagues African American children but it is a global issue. I am from Trinidad, a rainbow nation as it is coined, but the issue of identity and our need to be european plagues us here as well.. i just bought this book for my niece because she has beautiful thick woolly hair but she just notes that it is different from everyone else’s. a lot of little girls have a desire for their hair to be like their barbie dolls or even their favourite tv star and i just loved that there is a book that she can see herself in. This is an issue that not only plagues African American children but it is a global issue. I am from Trinidad, a rainbow nation as it is coined, but the issue of identity and our need to be european plagues us here as well..

]]> Comment on The difference between a Caldecott Award and a Newbery Award by The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/10/14/the-difference-between-a-caldecott-award-and-a-newberry-award/#comment-4328 The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster « Special 2 me Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:26:00 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/10/14/the-difference-between-a-caldecott-award-and-a-newberry-award/#comment-4328 [...] by Chris Raschka, was a good read that left me with a nice feel good feeling. Winner of the 2006 Caldecott Medal, Chris Raschka really hit the ball out the park with this one. The illustrations are a type of [...] [...] by Chris Raschka, was a good read that left me with a nice feel good feeling. Winner of the 2006 Caldecott Medal, Chris Raschka really hit the ball out the park with this one. The illustrations are a type of [...]

]]> Comment on Stepping outside my comfort zone! by Danielle http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/09/19/stepping-outside-my-comfort-zone/#comment-4326 Danielle Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:40:48 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4742#comment-4326 I know that feeling. I'm in college studying special education. I chose K-6 special ed and elementary ed as majors but the more schooling I get, the more I'm leaning toward middle school. I used to be afraid to teach middle school because that is such an important time in children's lives and I don't know if I'm going to know enough to support them in all the ways they need. Good luck, I'll be happy to hear how your year goes! I know that feeling. I’m in college studying special education. I chose K-6 special ed and elementary ed as majors but the more schooling I get, the more I’m leaning toward middle school. I used to be afraid to teach middle school because that is such an important time in children’s lives and I don’t know if I’m going to know enough to support them in all the ways they need.

Good luck, I’ll be happy to hear how your year goes!

]]> Comment on 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School by Leila http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/25-books-to-read-the-first-weeks-of-school/#comment-4305 Leila Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:10:27 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4410#comment-4305 Hey, Morocco, good to see you back. No, I have not read it, but have seen it. I am going to the bookstore today and will check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. Hey, Morocco, good to see you back.
No, I have not read it, but have seen it. I am going to the bookstore today and will check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

]]> Comment on Classroom Discipline 101 by Bill Bartmann http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/classroom-discipline-101/#comment-4300 Bill Bartmann Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:09:18 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4250#comment-4300 I'm so glad I found this site...Keep up the good work I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say GREAT blog. Thanks, A definite great read.. I’m so glad I found this site…Keep up the good work I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say GREAT blog. Thanks,

A definite great read..

]]> Comment on 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School by Morocco http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/25-books-to-read-the-first-weeks-of-school/#comment-4297 Morocco Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:36:08 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4410#comment-4297 Have you read "Goodnight Goon" a variation of the classic "Goodnight Moon"? Have you read “Goodnight Goon” a variation of the classic “Goodnight Moon”?

]]> Comment on A F.A.T. free class! by Nardi Black http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/30/a-fat-free-class/#comment-4281 Nardi Black Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:03:08 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/30/a-fat-free-class/#comment-4281 Dear Sir, i would like to know if I can receive permission to use the picture in your blog with all the kids jumping. Thank you nardi Dear Sir,

i would like to know if I can receive permission to use the picture in your blog with all the kids jumping.

Thank you

nardi

]]> Comment on Shame on you PBS! by ely http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/shame-on-you-pbs/#comment-4280 ely Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:15:17 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/shame-on-you-pbs/#comment-4280 MI AMIGA ES IGUALITA A LOS TELETUBBIES ES IDENTICA 100% IGUAL ES LA NUMERO 1NO QUE SE PARESCAN A LOS TELETUBBIES MI AMIGA ES IGUALITA A LOS TELETUBBIES
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]]> Comment on Inside the Mind of Someone with a Learning Disability by Etta K. Brown http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/inside-the-mind-of-someone-with-a-learning-disability/#comment-4274 Etta K. Brown Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:30:08 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4652#comment-4274 Your blog is wonderful, I love the children's book reviews. Much is needed to motivate our children to learn and appreciate reading. Keep up the good work. Your blog is wonderful, I love the children’s book reviews. Much is needed to motivate our children to learn and appreciate reading. Keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on Inside the Mind of Someone with a Learning Disability by at LD Blog http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/inside-the-mind-of-someone-with-a-learning-disability/#comment-4269 at LD Blog Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:56:51 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4652#comment-4269 [...] of the electrons to to Leila over on Special Ed and Me, whose post entitled “Inside the Mind of Someone with a Learning Disability” that led me to the articles. Share and [...] [...] of the electrons to to Leila over on Special Ed and Me, whose post entitled “Inside the Mind of Someone with a Learning Disability” that led me to the articles. Share and [...]

]]> Comment on Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry by Bebe Moore Campbell by bebe moore campbell http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/sometimes-my-mommy-gets-angry-by-bebe-moore-campbell/#comment-4268 bebe moore campbell Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:14:19 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4038#comment-4268 [...] South, when his mother …Ethiopian Review – http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/|||Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry by Bebe Moore Campbell « Special 2 meSometimes My Mommy Gets Angry (2003), written by the late Bebe Moore Campbell and illustrated by [...] [...] South, when his mother …Ethiopian Review – http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/|||Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry by Bebe Moore Campbell « Special 2 meSometimes My Mommy Gets Angry (2003), written by the late Bebe Moore Campbell and illustrated by [...]

]]> Comment on Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry by Bebe Moore Campbell by Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry by Bebe Moore Campbell « Special 2 me | Latest Information http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/sometimes-my-mommy-gets-angry-by-bebe-moore-campbell/#comment-4264 Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry by Bebe Moore Campbell « Special 2 me | Latest Information Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:00:30 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4038#comment-4264 [...] The author had personal experience dealing with mental illness with her daughter, actRead more at http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/sometimes-my-mommy-gets-angry-by-bebe-moore-campbell/ var addthis_pub = ''; var addthis_language = 'en';var addthis_options = 'email, favorites, [...] [...] The author had personal experience dealing with mental illness with her daughter, actRead more at http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/sometimes-my-mommy-gets-angry-by-bebe-moore-campbell/ var addthis_pub = ''; var addthis_language = 'en';var addthis_options = 'email, favorites, [...]

]]> Comment on Did PBS hear me? by Back to School with Word World « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/did-pbs-hear-me/#comment-4263 Back to School with Word World « Special 2 me Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:59:39 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/did-pbs-hear-me/#comment-4263 [...] related posts: (automatically generated)Did PBS hear me?Cute for no reasonReflections…Hear [...] [...] related posts: (automatically generated)Did PBS hear me?Cute for no reasonReflections…Hear [...]

]]> Comment on 10 Things to Expect & Not Expect Your First Year of Teaching by GoogleGuy http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/10-things-to-expect-not-expect-your-first-year-of-teaching-easier/#comment-4260 GoogleGuy Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:45:06 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4419#comment-4260 Some very interesting points have been made here, it is refreshing to see that your site gets quality visitors. Some very interesting points have been made here, it is refreshing to see that your site gets quality visitors.

]]> Comment on Books to Read the Third Week of School, Part 3 by 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/books-to-read-on-the-first-week-of-school-part-3/#comment-4259 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School « Special 2 me Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:10:36 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4194#comment-4259 [...] here (Books 11-15) [...] [...] here (Books 11-15) [...]

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by Lorie http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4258 Lorie Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:55:48 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4258 They did it! They finally paid $5000 for 2007-08! Look for your payments!! They did it! They finally paid $5000 for 2007-08! Look for your payments!!

]]> Comment on Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 by 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/books-to-read-the-second-week-of-school-part-2/#comment-4257 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School « Special 2 me Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:27:30 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4206#comment-4257 [...] here (Books 6-10) [...] [...] here (Books 6-10) [...]

]]> Comment on Books to Read the First Week of School, Part 1 by 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/books-to-read-on-the-first-day-of-school-part-1/#comment-4256 25 Books to Read the First Weeks of School « Special 2 me Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:27:25 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4155#comment-4256 [...] here (Books 1-5) [...] [...] here (Books 1-5) [...]

]]> Comment on A Fire Engine for Ruthie by Lesléa Newman by Books to Read on the Fifth Week of School, Part 5 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/09/26/a-fire-engine-for-ruthie-by-leslea-newman/#comment-4255 Books to Read on the Fifth Week of School, Part 5 « Special 2 me Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:23:01 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/09/26/a-fire-engine-for-ruthie-by-leslea-newman/#comment-4255 [...] A Fire Engine for Ruthie, by Lesléa Newman, is a must read, especially for little girls. I’d have to say this book is especially good for tomboys. The little girl in the book, Ruthie, goes to visit her grandma who has many activities all planned out for them; girly activities, that is. As it turns out, Ruthie isn’t interested in any of that. What Ruthie’s interested in are things that boys are traditionally interested in- fire trucks, silver ladders, blue trains, and a little red caboose and wheels that go chucka-chucka, chucka-chucka and a whistle that goes toot! toot! Although Nana doesn’t understand, she lets Ruthie be who she is. This book is about being true to yourself. Great story! [...] [...] A Fire Engine for Ruthie, by Lesléa Newman, is a must read, especially for little girls. I’d have to say this book is especially good for tomboys. The little girl in the book, Ruthie, goes to visit her grandma who has many activities all planned out for them; girly activities, that is. As it turns out, Ruthie isn’t interested in any of that. What Ruthie’s interested in are things that boys are traditionally interested in- fire trucks, silver ladders, blue trains, and a little red caboose and wheels that go chucka-chucka, chucka-chucka and a whistle that goes toot! toot! Although Nana doesn’t understand, she lets Ruthie be who she is. This book is about being true to yourself. Great story! [...]

]]> Comment on Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran by Books to Read on the Fifth Week of School, Part 5 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/04/roxaboxen-by-alice-mclerran/#comment-4254 Books to Read on the Fifth Week of School, Part 5 « Special 2 me Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:09:05 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/04/roxaboxen-by-alice-mclerran/#comment-4254 [...] Roxaboxen, by Alice McLerran, is one of my favorite books ever. It celebrates one of my favorite subjects of imagination. This is the true story of the author’s mother and aunt’s play world in Yuma, AZ during the Depression. Money and toys were scarce, so they used their imagination and created a little town they called Roxaboxen, complete with a sheriff and a jail. This is the cutest little story. Read it. Your class will love it. [...] [...] Roxaboxen, by Alice McLerran, is one of my favorite books ever. It celebrates one of my favorite subjects of imagination. This is the true story of the author’s mother and aunt’s play world in Yuma, AZ during the Depression. Money and toys were scarce, so they used their imagination and created a little town they called Roxaboxen, complete with a sheriff and a jail. This is the cutest little story. Read it. Your class will love it. [...]

]]> Comment on Books to Read the Fourth Week of School, Part 4 by gospel lyrics http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/27/books-to-read-the-first-week-of-school-part-4/#comment-4253 gospel lyrics Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:25:27 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4220#comment-4253 Good to see that people still know what they are talking about. So much BS around these days! Good to see that people still know what they are talking about. So much BS around these days!

]]> Comment on Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst by Books to Read the First Week of School, Part 4 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/09/02/alexander-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day-by-judith-viorst/#comment-4252 Books to Read the First Week of School, Part 4 « Special 2 me Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:56:41 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/09/02/alexander-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day-by-judith-viorst/#comment-4252 [...] Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, is about the worst day ever. It’s just one of them days! Everyone has them. This book captures that terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day perfectly. It is such a cute little book. It all centers on Alexander who is having one of the worst days of his young life. It actually began the night before when he fell sleep with gum in his mouth; now there’s gum in his hair. He tripped on his skateboard and dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. From then, he could tell that it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. His best friend is no longer his best friend, and his mom even forgets to pack his dessert in his lunch. He thinks that he’s going to move to Australia! The day just keeps getting worse and worse as it spirals out of control. The book ends with his mom telling him that some days are just like that, even in Australia. [...] [...] Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, is about the worst day ever. It’s just one of them days! Everyone has them. This book captures that terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day perfectly. It is such a cute little book. It all centers on Alexander who is having one of the worst days of his young life. It actually began the night before when he fell sleep with gum in his mouth; now there’s gum in his hair. He tripped on his skateboard and dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. From then, he could tell that it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. His best friend is no longer his best friend, and his mom even forgets to pack his dessert in his lunch. He thinks that he’s going to move to Australia! The day just keeps getting worse and worse as it spirals out of control. The book ends with his mom telling him that some days are just like that, even in Australia. [...]

]]> Comment on Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna by Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/02/01/mr-peabodys-apples-by-madonna/#comment-4251 Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:32:05 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=2958#comment-4251 [...] Mr. Peabody’s Apples, by Madonna, was quite impressive. This led me to wonder if she wrote it, herself, or if she had someone ghost write it for it. I loved this book. It deals with gossiping and its harmful effects. I read it to my students because of all the gossiping my students were doing. In the book, Mr. Peabody is the victim of vicious gossip. He teaches the perpetrator a lesson they’ll never forget. [...] [...] Mr. Peabody’s Apples, by Madonna, was quite impressive. This led me to wonder if she wrote it, herself, or if she had someone ghost write it for it. I loved this book. It deals with gossiping and its harmful effects. I read it to my students because of all the gossiping my students were doing. In the book, Mr. Peabody is the victim of vicious gossip. He teaches the perpetrator a lesson they’ll never forget. [...]

]]> Comment on Just Like Sisters by Angela McAllister by Books to Read on the First Week of School, Part 1 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/just-like-sisters-by-angela-mcallister/#comment-4250 Books to Read on the First Week of School, Part 1 « Special 2 me Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:22:35 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=4157#comment-4250 [...] Just Like Sisters, by Angela McAllister, is the perfect book for fostering a sense of community. Even though the heroines of the book are completely different, they love each other like they’re family. [...] [...] Just Like Sisters, by Angela McAllister, is the perfect book for fostering a sense of community. Even though the heroines of the book are completely different, they love each other like they’re family. [...]

]]> Comment on Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell by Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/01/10/stand-tall-molly-lou-melon-by-patty-lovell/#comment-4249 Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:20:10 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=2606#comment-4249 [...] to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 Posted on August 25, 2009 by Leila Stand Tall, Molly Lou Mellon, by Patty Lovell, is a great book about self-esteem. Molly Lou Mellon has teeth nearly as big as [...] [...] to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 Posted on August 25, 2009 by Leila Stand Tall, Molly Lou Mellon, by Patty Lovell, is a great book about self-esteem. Molly Lou Mellon has teeth nearly as big as [...]

]]> Comment on Secret of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman by Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/01/18/secret-of-the-peaceful-warrior-by-dan-millman/#comment-4248 Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:13:21 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=1874#comment-4248 [...] Secret of the Peaceful Warrior, by Dan Millman, was a fantastic book. My students loved it. One of my students even asked if I could buy him one. He wanted to earn it. Why did they love it so much? Well, the book deals with bullying, friendship, and turning negatives into positives. The book begins as the title character, Danny, meets an older gentleman by the name of Socrates while he’s running from a bully. It’s kinda’ like a Karate kid book. Socrates teaches Danny about the peaceful warrior. A contradiction? I know. Read it and you’ll understand. [...] [...] Secret of the Peaceful Warrior, by Dan Millman, was a fantastic book. My students loved it. One of my students even asked if I could buy him one. He wanted to earn it. Why did they love it so much? Well, the book deals with bullying, friendship, and turning negatives into positives. The book begins as the title character, Danny, meets an older gentleman by the name of Socrates while he’s running from a bully. It’s kinda’ like a Karate kid book. Socrates teaches Danny about the peaceful warrior. A contradiction? I know. Read it and you’ll understand. [...]

]]> Comment on Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell by Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/01/10/stand-tall-molly-lou-melon-by-patty-lovell/#comment-4247 Books to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 « Special 2 me Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:10:44 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=2606#comment-4247 [...] to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 Posted on August 23, 2009 by Leila Stand Tall, Molly Lou Mellon, by Patty Lovell, is a great book about self-esteem. Molly Lou Mellon has teeth nearly as big as [...] [...] to Read the Second Week of School, Part 2 Posted on August 23, 2009 by Leila Stand Tall, Molly Lou Mellon, by Patty Lovell, is a great book about self-esteem. Molly Lou Mellon has teeth nearly as big as [...]

]]> Comment on Carnival of the Animals by John Lithgow by Betty http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/carnival-of-the-animals-by-john-lithgow/#comment-4246 Betty Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:09:09 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/?p=3836#comment-4246 I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. Betty http://adoptpet.info I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

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]]> Comment on I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont by Books to Read on the First Week of School, Part 1 « Special 2 me http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/i-like-myself-by-karen-beaumont/#comment-4245 Books to Read on the First Week of School, Part 1 « Special 2 me Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:09:51 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/i-like-myself-by-karen-beaumont/#comment-4245 [...] I Like Myself, by Karen Beaumont, is one of the cutest books ever. I love this book because it teaches self-esteem. When I first read the book, it reminded me of my little girl, Phillise. There’s this picture in the book where the little girl in the book gets her hair washed and it’s sticking straight up. Kinda’ scary looking. It so reminded me of Phillise’s hair when I wash it. Although I love that the little girl is brown, your audience doesn’t have to be. The message is loud & clear- love yourself no matter what you look like. [...] [...] I Like Myself, by Karen Beaumont, is one of the cutest books ever. I love this book because it teaches self-esteem. When I first read the book, it reminded me of my little girl, Phillise. There’s this picture in the book where the little girl in the book gets her hair washed and it’s sticking straight up. Kinda’ scary looking. It so reminded me of Phillise’s hair when I wash it. Although I love that the little girl is brown, your audience doesn’t have to be. The message is loud & clear- love yourself no matter what you look like. [...]

]]> Comment on An A.P.L.E. a day!! by Elizabeth http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4244 Elizabeth Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:40:18 +0000 http://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2007/05/15/an-aple-a-day/#comment-4244 My husband just started his 6th year of teaching. He is an APLE teacher (and has been since he started teaching). I have been managing the paperwork. What a hassle all around. He's received payments for his first 3 years of teaching, but we are STILL WAITING for the APLE payment for the 07-08 school year. First the Student Aid Commission (CSAC) claims they don't have the paperwork. So we re-sent it - TWICE. Then they had it for processing, but the department was backed up because of budget cuts and furloughs. FINALLY they issued payment, but the payment was a California Registered Warrant (aka an IOU from the State of California). Our lender is holding the warrant and will presumably redeem it come Sept. 4th, but in the mean time we are accruing interest on the higher loan balance until the lender gets the actual check (sometime around the 20th of September). We put in the application for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (for 5 years service at a low income school) and will hopefully hear about that by December of this year. Between the 5K for fed program and the last 3K that the State owes us, we should just about have the loans paid off. We have been counting on these programs to pay off the lion's share of his student loan debt (16K of total 24K debt). The fact that these agencies take FOREVER to process their paperwork and issue payment is appalling. In the meantime, the borrowers are the ones holding the bag on the interest that is accruing on those larger balances. My husband just started his 6th year of teaching. He is an APLE teacher (and has been since he started teaching). I have been managing the paperwork. What a hassle all around. He’s received payments for his first 3 years of teaching, but we are STILL WAITING for the APLE payment for the 07-08 school year. First the Student Aid Commission (CSAC) claims they don’t have the paperwork. So we re-sent it – TWICE. Then they had it for processing, but the department was backed up because of budget cuts and furloughs. FINALLY they issued payment, but the payment was a California Registered Warrant (aka an IOU from the State of California). Our lender is holding the warrant and will presumably redeem it come Sept. 4th, but in the mean time we are accruing interest on the higher loan balance until the lender gets the actual check (sometime around the 20th of September).

We put in the application for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (for 5 years service at a low income school) and will hopefully hear about that by December of this year. Between the 5K for fed program and the last 3K that the State owes us, we should just about have the loans paid off.

We have been counting on these programs to pay off the lion’s share of his student loan debt (16K of total 24K debt). The fact that these agencies take FOREVER to process their paperwork and issue payment is appalling. In the meantime, the borrowers are the ones holding the bag on the interest that is accruing on those larger balances.

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