Author: Marsha

Miss Dorsey’s student teacher, Miss Lauren, leads a lesson as part of her full take over this week. In fact, she incorporated a program introduced to the collaborative at our recent Professional Development training on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Integrating technology into our lessons and using teaching strategies that engage all our students, is … Continued

On April 25, 2018 FLLAC completed the final presentation of a three part training series aimed to increase staff awareness of issues related to equity and social justice. Dr. Kristan Rodriguez, from the CREST Collaborative, provided a 2.5-hour training on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL provides a framework that encourages all staff to think … Continued

The FLLAC ASD/DD program held our 8th annual Spring Music and Art Extravaganza last month and it was a HUGE success!  Our students were shining stars on stage and created the most incredible artwork for their class songs.  Congrats to all for a job well done!                         

Ms. Sarah’s class had fun exploring the ClearTouch Smartboard, playing interactive games.       

No better way to bring in the 80 degree weather then ICE CREAM!    

NationalGrid Presentation: On Thursday April 26th, Miss Dorsey’s class was invited to join Ms. Z’s science class for a special presentation. NationalGrid came in and read the students a book about electricity. Ray, made a connection to the story and shared his knowledge about lightening. After reading the story students were broken up into small … Continued

We have been working hard  in the FLLAC DD Elementary Program! Janais completed an extensive research project on the Red-Eared Slider. She looked up facts, typed up her project and created a diorama of the red eared sliders habitat. She then proudly presented her work to her mom, peers and teachers. Look at that smile!

Hotdogs for everyone! The ASD, DD and transition classrooms celebrate the Boston Red Sox.

Today we Rocked our Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! March 21, or 3-21, is a symbolic date to celebrate people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world.  The date, 3-21 represents Trisomy 21, the medical term for Down syndrome, which is the third replication of the 21st chromosome. … Continued