Multicultural Book of the Week: Jewish Culture

A Book Review from Floyd Cooper:

Jewish Culture: History, Humor, and Humanity


Jewish literature that spans the globe and imparts wisdom
By Etta Miller

Most of the Jewish children's literature that many read tend to be didactic: It set out to teach lessons, not to entertain. Today Jewish children's literature informs, inspires, amuses, and tackles larger themes, including coming of age and coming to terms with the past. The characters are full characters, growing up in a variety of cultures -- and mixed cultures. The following ten titles possess a richness of character and storyline that make them especially memorable.

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Math as Easy as One-Two-Three

Given the fact that all children learn in their own way, why not introduce a multi-sensory way for students to remember their math skills?

One city in New Jersey has implemented the Singapore Math method to help students gain confidence in the traditionally difficult math course.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/education/01math.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=general

If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at cjoyjavier@gmail.com or visit my website at http://www.christinejavier.com/.

Challenged Kids Camp

ABC News finds an extreme sports camp helps autistic children reach beyond their limits.

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http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8457734&clipId=8457734&playlistId=8457734&cid=siteplayer

Adopted does not mean adapted.....

I admire individuals who take it upon themselves to raise children who cannot be cared for by their birth parents. The saying that it takes a village to raise a child really holds true in Western society as more and more Americans and Europeans are adopting children from overseas.

One of the problems that have been found to occur in adoptees is the fact that they are having a difficult time assimilating to their new surroundings. According to a study done by Time Magazine, the adopted may find it rather cubmersome to make sense of their new life when their old life still haunts them.

Here is a link to the article describing why the adopted have a hard time adapting:

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1997439,00.html



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What is an IEP?

An IEP - also known as an Individualized Education Plan, mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, claims to meet the unique needs of an individual child who has been diagnosed with a disability. The IEP helps the children reach their goals that they would not be able to obtain otherwise in the general education environment.

Some information that an IEP contains is how the student best learns, what methods are used to show that a student is learning, as well as the service providers that can assist the student in achieving these goals.

During an IEP Initial Meeting, the results from various assessments that were conducted by the School Psychologist will be discussed by the IEP committe of general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and the parent. It is during the IEP meeting that the various accommodations, modifications, present levels of performance as well as goals and objectives for the student will be discussed.

The best way to prepare for these meetings is to review the Draft IEP that your student's case manager sends you as well as your Parental Rights. Additionally, take notes to make sure that you remember what was discussed during the meeting.

If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.

Multicultural Book of the Week

Each week I will spotlight one multi-cultural book for you to read with your children. These books come highly recommended by leading educators, writers and illustrators describing how to appreciate literature that transcends commonly shared stereotypes.

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The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism, and Renewal by Sheila Hamanaka (Orchard Books, 1990).

The main character, Hamanaka, is deeply affected as she shares a piece of art she had created which reveals a story of her past. She shares a mural that shows the racism her family and other Japanese-Americans had experienced while being imprisoned in interment campes during World War II.

If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.

1st Man Diagnosed With Autism - Donald Gray Triplett

It was 67 years ago that a young boy by the name of Donald Gray Triplett was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At times Donald was part of an entertainment act - other times Donald had to forsake his dreams of show business for college.

Donald became the first documented individual to have Autism and is known in medical history books as "Donald T. Case 1".



If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.