Email: Tom Kinney
Phone: Rm# 778-4677 X-2014 / V.M# 782-9016 Ext.#1500
Subjects: English, Algebra 1B Collaborative, Study Skills
The beginning of this year marks my 30th year in the classroom, all of which have been Special Education assignments. I have worked in both Illinois and California, and have had diverse classroom assignments ranging in age from primary to high school. I have also worked with students who were diagnosed with emotional disturbances for 10 years in Marin Country and learned a great deal about the symptoms and consequences of depression and other mental health related issues. I believe that these experiences allow me to respond to students who are struggling with emotional problems as well as their specific learning disabilities.
ENGLISH: Mr. Kinney
All students were asked to purchase a 1" to 1 1/2" binder for notetaking. These should be in class and ready to use on Tuesday, August 26th.
STUDY SKILLS: Mr. Kinney
All students were given a copy of the classroom's discipline plan and a letter of introduction to share with their parents and were asked to obtain a parent signature. Due by Friday, August 22nd.
Yearly: All students are expected to be using an assignment planner to record their assignments and homework in all of their classes. This planner will be checked daily in Study Skills class and a grade will be assigned to the student reflecting the completeness of their entry. Students are required to record the subject, a brief summary of the assignment, and a due date for each assignment. The purpose of the planners is to help students, parents, and myself be more aware of what the student has as assigned work. These planners will be due at the beginning of each class and are consistently checked as a part of the grade (20%).
Collaborative Algebra 1B: Ms. Maderious/Mr. Kinney
Ms. Maderious has this information on her Teacherweb site: Please go to the following web address:
http://teacherweb.com/CA/CasaGrande/Maderious/
http://www.scoe.org/
http://www.petalumacityschools.org/
Smart Kids with LD:
A site designed for parents with tips and advice on how best to help your
child.
http://www.smartkidswithld.org
LD ONLINE WEB SITE:
LD Online's site is the most complete source on the web for
questions concerning learning disabilities, educational programs, research,
and advice to parents. You will spend hours here and still have
lots to look at in the future. http://www.ldonline.org/
LD RESOURCES WEBSITE: (by Richard Wanderman)
LD Resources is a site created by Richard Wanderman, a learning
disabled adult who promotes technology solutions as helpful aides to
those who struggle with learning disabilites. Thoughtful,
provocative, and very useful. This man is my mentor and is in my
opinion the number one person in the field of adaptive technologies.
A MUST SEE site.
http://www.ldresources.com
CHADD WEBSITE:
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with
attentional differences.
http://www.chadd.org
Rich Lavoie's Website
Rick is one of the leading figures in the field of
special education and has been an inspiration and mentor to me over the past
10 years.
http://www.ricklavoie.com/
All Kinds of Minds Institute
Dr. Mel Levine's non-profit institute website dedicated to further the
understanding of children with learning disabilities. For parents who are
interested I happen to have a videotape shown on PBS from the institute.
You should also check out his many books on the subject of learning
disabilities.
http://www.allkindsofminds.org/
Charles Schwab's Website: Did you know that this famous investor has a
learning disability? A well thought out site with lots of information.
http://www.schwablearning.org
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