Ideas for Adapting Curriculum: Download this document to view over 60 different ideas on how curriculum may be adapted.
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Ideas for Grading: Download this to view some helpful suggestions when creative grading needs to be implemented.
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Kansas State Standards: Click on the link to view curriculum standards for the state of Kansas. KSDE State Standards
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| Learning Strategies Database: Click on the link to find learning strategies by content area, general purpose, or transition skills. CAL Learning Strategies Database |
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Math Web-based Resources:
FunBrain – Web-based instructional games related to math.
Academic Skill Builders – Web-based games with immediate feedback, which focus on math facts and computation skills.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives – A library of multimedia manipulatives aligned with national math standards for grades K-12.
Visual Fractions – Fraction instruction and online practice with immediate feedback.
Create a Graph – Free kid friendly graphing tool.
Learning Toolbox – Strategy instruction for math.
Junior High Math Interactives – Video based math instruction for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Login as guest, select 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, select math, select junior high math interactives.
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Reading Accommodations/Modifications with Technology:
Audio Format
- Audible.com - Offers an extensive library of audio books for kids and teens for purchase.
- Audio Books for Free - Free versions of the classics in audio format.
- Books Aloud - Free audio books for students who are blind, physically impaired, or have a learning disability. Checkout books on CD and tape or 30 days.
- State Library of Kansas - Checkout audiobooks for 14 day periods with a public library card or university ID.
Print to Electronic Format
The follow list of applications allow you to scan text into a computer and transfer to an electronic format. Helpful for non-readers or students who read braille.
Web-based Reading
The following list of applications offer screen readers with a variety of tools for students who need assistance reading a computer screen or reading ebooks.
Locating Electronic Text Online
The following libraries and websites offer text in an electronic format that is appropriate for K-12 students.
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Science Web-based Resources:
Science Simulations and Multimedia
The following links offer a variety of simulations specific to science instruction.
Science Online Content
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Social Studies Web-based Resources:
Social Studies Content
History Multimedia
Geography Content
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When to Adapt an Assignment: Download this document to view some helpful guidelines to help decide when adaptation of an assignment may be indicated.
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