Special Needs Best Practices Video

This video shows a school with a "whatever it takes" attitude for the success of each student.  The students in the video have various physical needs, which are met through assistive technologies.

Raz-Kids allows students to listen to stories read to them as well as the option to record their own oral reading of the text. 

Click here to listen and read a book from Raz-Kids.

Webspiration allows students to create concept maps based on visuals chosen, in order to connect themes and ideas. It is a great tool to help aid with brainstorming, during the prewriting process.  

Webspiration Tutorial for Teachers (visual thinking tool)

New Technology to promote literacy: Augmented Reality for Reading

• Technology based flashcards
• 3D images as well as videos on topics

Letters Alive Reading Curriculum