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Required Resources

Text

Cohen, L. & Spenciner, L. (2009)  Teaching students with mild and moderate disabilities: Research-based practices  (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Publication.

· Chapter 6: Planning and Organizing Instruction

Website

Writing Effective Lesson Plans - Promethean Planet (Links to an external site.). (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/professional-development/best-practice/lesson-plans/

· This website offers many suggestions and resources for designing lesson plans, using technology in the classroom, and other classroom management strategies. This website will be useful for this week’s assessments.

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Recommended Resources

Article

Wood, W. M., Kavonen, M., Test, D. W., Browder, D., & Algozzine, B. (2004). Promoting student self-determination skills in IEP planning (Links to an external site.). Teaching Exceptional Children, 36(3), 8-16. Retrieved from http://transitionresponse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011-11-14-Promoting-Student-Self-Determination.pdf

· This article provides discussion and support for the importance of supporting student leadership and self-determination skills as part of their overall educational program. A brief literature review is included in this article as well as helpful examples for the learner.

Multimedia

National Gateway. (2011, November 2). Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=152&v=3-IbydcAZ0w

· This 5-minute video provides information pertaining to self-advocacy skills and the importance for supporting decision-making skills for those with disabilities.