Congratulations to our 2010 Yes I Can! Award winners!
The 2009-10 Yes I Can! Awards will be celebrated on June 27, 2010.
The Yes I Can! Awards were established to honour children and youth with disabilities who have excelled. Internationally, thousands of children and youth have been recognized since the program’s inception in 1982. On June 27, 2010 SKCEC will recognize students from various communities in Saskatchewan for their outstanding achievements in one of nine categories:
- Academics
- Arts
- Athletics
- Community Service
- Employment
- Extracurricular Activities
- Independent Living Skills
- Self-Advocacy
- Technology
Practical suggestions for co-planning, co-instructing, co-assessing.
Dr. Lisa Dieker (University of Central Florida) challenged us, stimulated us and left us wanting more!
We are working with Dr. Dieker to bring her back May 2011 and exploring satelite feed to schools - check back for updates!!!
SKCEC recognizes and financially supports individuals who wish to pursue a career directly related to working with persons with exceptionalities. Here is an opportunity to sing the praises of these dedicated unsung heroes through nominations for a scholarship.
The SKCEC 2010 Scholarship is valued at $1000.
The deadline for aplications is June 15, 2010.
The application package is in our Documents section.
Need information, ideas and/or suggestions how to support ALL students in your classroom? Come to "Hot Topics!" 3rd Wednesday each month.
Hot Topics! are suggestions from teachers and professional support staff. Sessions are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month (6:30 - 8:30 pm) at the STF Building (Arlington Avenue and Louise Street, Saskatoon).
CEC Members - FREE! Non-members: $10 pre-registration, $15 on-site (pay on-site).
Click to register for the LAST session of the 2009-2010 school year:
May 19 - Tech Talk: The Abilities Council will share a wide range of technological opportunities for students in classroom.
Sessions suggested for 2010-2011 include:
- Mental health realities in elementary schools
- Learning with Autism
- How do other teams develop PPPs?
- Effective collaboration/teaming and dealing with conflict
- Differentiated Instruction and Assessment
- Technology training for a specific program/technology
- The 21st Century Learner...21st Century Teacher
- Technology in the Classroom (low tech AND high tech)
Tell us what you think, what you would like to see!
Email us at SKCECunit@gmail.com !
Ennio Cipani has acquired the digital rights to his book, "Punishment on Trial: A resource guide to child discipline" and is now offering it as a free download. It deals with notions and myths about punishment and parental considerations in discipline tactics for children in the home setting.
Download your free copy
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