http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/needs?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "needs" on Netvouz http://store.tcpress.com/0807736031.shtml This book by Ofelia B. Miramontes, Adel Nadeau, and Nancy L. Commins provides educators with a decision-making approach complemented by the process for designing programs for linguistically diverse students that goes beyond just consideration of "models". The Illinois Resource Center views this book as a must for any school seeking to restructure their schools to more effectively address the needs of ELLs. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Bilingual and ESL programs jgordon Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:35:28 GMT http://shop.ascd.org/productdisplay.cfm?productid=199040 Matching your instructional approach to the needs and interests of every student is an overwhelming challenge unless you follow the comprehensive approach offered in this book. Carol Ann Tomlinson, the leading authority on differentiation explains common sense, classroom-proven approaches that work for teachers in any grade level. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Differentiating Instruction jgordon Mon, 10 Oct 2005 22:10:27 GMT http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/tools/classprofile.cfm The UDL Class Profile Maker helps you learn to use the UDL framework of the three learning brain networks to understand your students better. The UDL Class Profile Maker Tutorial gives you practice in using the UDL framework to develop a class profile of strengths, challenges, and interests. The UDL Class Profile Maker Tool structures you online as you develop a class learning profile for your own students. The UDL Class Learning Profile Template is a downloadable template you can use on screen or in print to develop your own class learning profile. Diverse Modalities jgordon Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:23:13 GMT http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/ell/varghese.htm An Introduction to Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners by Manka M. Varghese In this article, I aim to provide an overview of some of the critical information that teachers in U.S. public schools would find helpful to know about their students whose first language is not English. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:54:44 GMT http://www.scholastic.com/ems/tr/011805/ascb_str_reader.htm This practical guide by Cooper, Chad & Kiger for elementary and middle school teachers provides a systematic, classroom-tested framework for: Assessing students and diagnosing their needs Teaching them based on findings Providing practice opportunities Allowing them to apply the material, and Reassessing to determine whether more instruction, practice, and application are needed. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Sun, 11 Dec 2005 04:30:32 GMT