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Special Education Udate

September 2002
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 5

REACH for Self-Determination
by Cynthia Wetmiller
The first in a six-part series that examines the role of service-learning in helping students with disabilities learn more about self-determination, this issue starts with an overview of self-determination and service-learning.
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Meeting "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" Standards with Service-Learning
by Mary Zimmerle
The methodology of service-learning can help special needs students meet academic and non-academic education standards.
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A Lesson on Partnerships
by Cynthia Belliveau & Sarah John
In the first year of our work on the Disability Outreach, we have learned a very important lesson. Service-learning with individuals with disabilities is not so much about adapting, or changing, but more about partnering and collaborating.
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Service-Learning and Accessibility: A Two-Fold Approach
by Mary Zimmerle
All students can benefit from service-learning projects focused on accessibility issues in their communities.
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Free Act 48 Opportunities for Special Ed Teachers
by Cynthia Wetmiller
Special Education teachers in Western PA have numerous opportunities to earn Act 48 hours with the Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance---for free!
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PSLA Special Education Mini-Grant Program 2002: Get the facts!
by Cynthia Wetmiller
Special Education teachers throughout the state of Pennsylvania are once again eligible to apply for a PSLA special education mini-grant! Learn more here.
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The EpiCenter
A helpful online resource
by Sarah John
Looking for ideas for service-learning projects? Would you like to share what you have learned with others? Check out EpiCenter, a site sponsored by the Corporation For National and Community Service.
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