http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/ en-us Fri, 07 Oct 2005 23:05:27 GMT Fri, 07 Oct 2005 23:05:27 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss UserLand Frontier v9.5 http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/2005/10/06 I.A.'s Marilyn Brady and Pat Kronenberg ce612e7022b2172d51a2e883f385f4c7 Eric Levine http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/2005/10/06 We strive to provide a caring, nurturing environment for students with severe disabilities. ee311d4515d3cfcf04f70d33e03bd12a Eric Levine http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/2005/10/06 Students work on communication skills through the use of symbols, 1,2 and 3-cell PCD's (personal communication devices), gestures and spoken words. Students also work on independent use of switches to activate music, computer, light show, and vibrating sensory items. f3097cafd8549268b4a3e8334e047c08 Eric Levine http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/2005/10/06 Physical therapies include range of motion, use of standers, therapy ball, therapy swing, bolsters, wedges, etc. Gross and fine motor skills are encouraged. ab680bd7ad0746e084ea310a439684f8 Eric Levine http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/2005/10/06 Students learn to express themselves by being given choices, and are encouraged to replace any negative behaviors with positive alternatives. 7557d6f94985cdf92ffcd2e793ee7c48 Eric Levine http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/2005/10/06 Self-esteem is promoted by praise and experiencing success at "can-do" activities as opposed to "can't-do" activities. Each student receives one-on-one attention when working on tasks individualized for that student's level. 0f8fe6c52e9588680adaca486e35bf22 Eric Levine http://elevinemyteacherdvusdcom.myteacher.dvusd.com/2005/10/06 7215ee9c7d9dc229d2921a40e899ec5f Eric Levine