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Special Education Staff
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Arvanitakis, Justina
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(408) 366-7388 ex.4861
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Spec. Ed. Teacher
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Bacon, Dr. Leslie
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(408) 366-7311
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School Psychologist
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Cryan, Sean
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(408) 366-7388 ex.4897
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Spec. Ed.
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Droppo, Laura
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(408) 366-7388 ex.4818
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Learning Center
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Fisher, Dr. Glenn
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(408) 366-7340
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School Psychologist
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Fox, Carolyn
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(408) 366-7388 ex.4815
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SPED
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Heskett, Jason
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(408) 366-7388 ex.4855
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SPED
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Kim, Brandon
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(408) 366-7397
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Spec. Ed. Teacher (Academic Communication)
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Purse, Charity
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(408) 366-7307
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Lead Resource Specialist
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Rochin, Elizabeth
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(408) 366-7313
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Speech Language Therapist
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Salari, Zahra
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(408) 366-7386
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Learning Center
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Salazar, Neil
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(408) 366-7388 ex.4905
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SPED
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Schweikert, Caroline
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(408) 366-7397
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Academic Communication
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Scott, DeeDee
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(409) 366-7388 ex.VM x4817
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School Psychologist/Behavior Therapist
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Sides, Kari
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(408) 366-7300 ex.VM 4805
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Special Education
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Solomon, Shira
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(408) 366-7399 ex.4844
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SPED
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Theuri, Ruth
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(408) 366-7388 ex.VM 4841
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Spec. Ed. Teacher
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Learning Disabilities - Documents
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Brief Description
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Executive Function Fact Sheet
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"Executive Function" is a term used to describe a set of mental processes
that helps us connect past experience with present action. This document
gives more information about Executive Function and how it affects
learning.
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Executive Function
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What is Executive Functioning?
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Gives a formal definition of Executive Functioning, and an example of a
person without strong Executive Functioning skills.
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Executive Function 2
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Accommodations, Modifications and Strategies
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A presentation that provides suggestions for teaching to all students
in the general education classroom, including accomodations, modifications,
and strategies for students with learning disabilities.
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Teaching Strategies
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Accommodations for Learning Disabilities
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A description of Learning Disabilities characteristics and common
classroom accommodations.
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Accomodations
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Dyslexia and High School
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A description of common classroom activities and their impact on
students with Dyslexia.
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Dyslexia
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Signs and Symptoms
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Signs and symptoms of Learning Disabilities. Includes tips for
teachers and parents.
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Signs
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Processing Deficits
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Identified processing areas with strategies that support students.
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Processing
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Tips for Teaching Special Needs
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Common strategies for teachers working with special needs students.
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Teaching Tips
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Brief Description
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Seven ADHD Myths
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Common misconceptions about people diagnosed with ADHD.
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Myths
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ADHD in Classroom
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Strategies for teachers working with students who have ADHD.
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Strategies
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ADHD Resource part 2
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Extensive research at programs and classroom supports for students
with ADHD.
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Resources
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Social / Emotional - Documents
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Anxiety Attacks and Disorders
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Signs, symptoms, and treatment options for people with Anxiety disorders.
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Anxiety Attacks
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Anxiety Disorders / Classification
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Extensive description of the various categories of Anxiety disorders.
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Anxiety Classification
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Bipolar Features
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Conditions that result from Bipolar disorder.
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Bipolar
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Emotional Disturbance
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Descriptions of various conditions that may apply to someone
identified as having an Emotionally Disturbance.
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Emotional Disturbance
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Speech and Language - Documents
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Brief Description
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Speech and Language Impaired
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General descriptions of characteristics seen in students with this
identification.
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Speech
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Stuttering
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Information for teachers about stuttering.
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Stuttering
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Stuttering FAQ
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General questions and answers about causes and the incidence of
stuttering.
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Stuttering FAQ
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Stuttering in Classroom
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Questions and answers for teachers working with students who suffer.
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Classroom Stuttering
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Hearing and Vision - Documents
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Brief Description
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Classroom Adaptations for Visual Impairments
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Adaptations teachers can consider for students with visual impairments.
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Visual Impairment / Classroom
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Visual Impairments
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Definitions and characteristics of visual impairments.
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Visual Impairment Definitions
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Deafness and Hearing Loss
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General description of disability with classroom implications.
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Deafness
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Autism and Asperger's - Documents
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Brief Description
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Asperger's Syndrome Supports
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Information teachers should consider to support students with Asperger's.
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Asperger's
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Teaching People with Autism
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Strategies teachers can use for students with Autism.
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Autism
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Brief Description
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Cerebral Palsy
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General descriptions of characteristics seen in students with this
identification.
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Cerebral Palsy
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Diabetes
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Symptoms and resources for students with Diabetes.
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Diabetes
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
(parts 1 through 5)
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Extensive information on the diagnosis and physical
implications of MD throughout the years.
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Muscular Dystrophy 1
Muscular Dystrophy 2
Muscular Dystrophy 3
Muscular Dystrophy 4
Muscular Dystrophy 5
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Symptoms and diagnosis plus information about teens with MD.
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MD Diagnosis
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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Diagnosis and treatment of âbrittle boneâ disorder.
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Brittle Bone
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Ergonomics
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Things to consider for students with physical conditions
and their use of computers.
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Ergonomics
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Tourette Syndrome
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Brief description of Tourette Syndrome and its observable
characteristics.
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Tourette
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Fetal Alcohol Disorders
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Description of spectrum disorders, incidence, and characteristics
in children.
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Fetal Alcohol
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