2013+Life-Times-High-Schoolers-MMC

= ** Revised April 2014 ** =
 * Life and Times of High Schoolers in the Merit Curriculum World ** **"We will discuss challenges facing students who are diploma-bound and how they can be more successful on their way toward post-secondary education. We will touch on the relatively new Michigan Merit curriculum, strategies to help at home, and the Personal Curriculum (PC)"**
 * __Author's note:__ This is a living document. As I have time, and find other resources, I have added to this wiki in support of students with learning challenges who are working to earn their diplomas in a standards-based policy climate. Please feel free to contact the author, with suggestions for additional resources.**
 * Event Flyer**


 * Presentation slides**
 * What is 60% of 60%? (the generally acceptable minimum standard for passing a course with a PC)**


 * Michigan Merit Curriculum and the Personal Curriculum Handouts**
 * **FAQs on the MMC**
 * **Personal Curriculum Parent and Educator Guide**
 * **PC Guide Focus on Students with IEPs**


 * Classroom Tools:**
 * **Intervention Central** includes a variety of behavior and academic strategies
 * **Class Dojo** a free computerized visualizer of positive reinforcers.
 * **Responsive Classroom** an approach to social-emotional development that helps students to tune into their needs for focus


 * Becoming better organized**
 * **Organization Tips for ADHD Kids**




 * **Time**
 * **Timers and reminders**
 * **Timers**
 * **Remember the Milk**
 * **Soshiku**
 * **Charts, lists, calendars and planners**
 * **My Homework**
 * **20 best online to do lists** (scroll down to the list of applications)
 * **Three Student Planning tools**
 * **Google Calendar**
 * **Planning ahead**
 * **Morning routines**
 * **Things**
 * **Duplicates--keep one where ever you need it.**
 * **Pockets and other containers--a place for everything, and everything in its place.**
 * **Attachments--mitten strings, key clips, straps, chains, etc.**
 * **Ideas and concepts**
 * **Notes**
 * **NotetakingHelp**
 * **Enhancing Note-taking Skills (article)**
 * **Vocabulary**
 * **Five Visual Dictionaries and Thesauri**
 * **Writing**
 * **Essay Burger**
 * **Hamburger Paragraphs (ppt file)**
 * **Self Regulated Strategy Development (in-depth article)**
 * **Tips for reluctant readers: Spelling Tricks**
 * **Transition words**
 * **RAFT Strategy for differentiation**
 * **Tests**
 * **SAT v. ACT study tips**
 * **[|GED 2014]**
 * Study aids**
 * **Mnemonics**
 * **Mnemonics guide**
 * **Happy Child Mnemonics**
 * **Cognitive strategy instruction using Mnemonics**
 * **Memorization for Kids**
 * **Note-taking**
 * **Lesson Planet Note-taking (free for 10 days, then $60/year)**
 * **Room with a View Note-taking Strategies**
 * **TeenHealth Note-taking Tips**
 * **Structured Note-taking**
 * **Power Notes**
 * **Interactive Outline**
 * **Evernote vs. Google Keep (mulit-media notes)**
 * **Flash cards and other "rehearsal" systems**
 * [[file:Fischer_Low Tech2013.docx]]
 * **Flashcards Exchange** downloadable pre-made cards
 * [|Flashcards Deluxe] **there's an app for that!**
 * **Quizlet online flashcard maker**
 * **Sing it, chant it**
 * **Squidoo: Easy Memory Techniques**
 * **Link or Chain a list together**
 * **Make a story using the list**
 * **Loci--store each item in a list in a physical space**
 * **Use a Peg List**
 * **[|Foldables]--3-D graphic organizers/flash cards**
 * **Graphic organizers--getting the big picture**
 * **Mind Mapping, Timelines, and Brainstorming...**
 * **Inspiration**
 * **Student Handouts**
 * **Education Place**
 * **Freeology**
 * **Teacher Vision**
 * **Technology tools**
 * **Learning Toolbox**
 * **Free Technology for Teachers**
 * **InstaGROK: an interactive map of information, using a selective/adjustable search engine**
 * **Research a topic with an interactive map **
 * **Customize it with facts, links, and videos **
 * **Share it to show what you’ve learned **
 * **Apps for Students with LD (NCLD)**


 * Accommodations in the classroom and for testing**
 * **Organization Tips for ADHD Kids**
 * **Assignments, deadlines**
 * **Using a common calendar**
 * **Setting up intermediate reminders**
 * **Advance warning on deadlines**
 * **Rubrics or checklists to verify that the assignment is complete**
 * **Remind101 Send a message to every student or parent in your entire class. They receive it by text or email. **
 * **How to approach lectures, labs and discussions**
 * **Learning the expectations**
 * **Getting help**
 * **Priming the pump**
 * **Using time effectively**
 * **Getting help from the teacher**
 * **Checking in**
 * **Study partners**
 * **Checklists**
 * **Teacher-initiated supports**
 * ** School Stress: 8 Awesome Ways High Schools Are Helping Students Unplug & Recharge **
 * **Teaching study skills (links)**
 * **Read Write Think**
 * **Curriculum Modifications and Accommodations (PEAK Parent Center, 1999)**
 * **MDE Accommodations Table 2013 (for standardized TESTING, 12 pp.)**
 * **Resources for Teachers and Parents, 2013**
 * Transition Planning:**
 * **What is Transition Planning (LDA of America)**


 * Resources for Self-advocacy:**
 * **Going to College**


 * TEACHER RESOURCES FOR UNIVERSAL DESIGN THROUGH TECHNOLOGY**
 * **Cool Tools for 21st Century Learning**
 * **Free Technology for Teachers**
 * **SpeEdChange**

Original presentation organized by Jill Clyne, MAF Parent Mentor; Presentation by Kathleen Kosobud Presentation sponsored by [|Michigan Alliance for Families] and the [|Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan] March 20, 2013, 12 Noon to 2:30 p.m., St Clair County Library 