PORTFOLIO

10/16/18

SERP 301C
Emily Winslow
 Table of Context

Awareness……………………………….….……………………….1-4

Advocacy…………………………………………………….……... 5-9

Classroom Environment Resources………………………………....10-13

Child Find Resource……………………………………….…….….14-17

Technology Resources………………………………………………18-20

Website Reviews…………………………………………………... page 5-13

AWARENESS
1.

2.
3. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/awareness/

4. https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/

5. https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/medical/suppliers/catalogs.php *catalog

ADVOCACY

6. https://www.olmsteadrights.org/self-helptools/advocacy-resources/item.6519-
Arizona_Disability_Resources_and_Advocacy_Organizations - local organization

7. https://info.disabilityguide.com/disability-
advocates/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=disabilityguide%20CPA%
20bidding%20tier%201&campaignid=747268450&utm_content=&adgroupid=53025420604&ut
m_term=%2Bdisability%20%2Badvocates&matchtype=b&device=c&placement=&network=g&
creative=247373956762&src=gads&st-
t=gads&sitelink=&https://info.disabilityguide.com/disability-
advocates/?opti_ca=747268450&opti_ag=53025420604&opti_ad=247373956762&opti_key=kw
d-
405535926206&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyYn51Mn_3QIVDMNkCh0vXgJmEAAYAiAAEgKQO
vD_BwE

8. https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/resources/community-support/disability-
organizations/advocacy

CLASSROOM ENVIROMENT RESOURCES

9. https://www.kaplanco.com/ii/classroom-environment-special-needs

10. http://diversity.utexas.edu/disability/critical-ways-faculty-can-support-all-students-with-
disabilities/

11. https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/disabilities/

12. https://ww2.kqed.org/education/2016/01/04/5-effective-strategies-for-the-inclusive-
classroom/

13. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-08-13-tips-tricks-and-tools-to-build-your-inclusive-
classroom-through-udl

CHILD FIND RESOURCES

14. http://www.azed.gov/specialeducation/az-find/ *State

15.
http://flowingwellsschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_83679/File/Our%20District/Federal%2
0Programs/FW_ChildFindReferralProcessLink_062415.pdf

16. http://www.ecc.flowingwellsschools.org/quick_links/child_find

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE

17. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-
overview

18. https://www.ldatschool.ca/assistive-technology/

19. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sdut-technology-designed-
disabled-2012mar09-story.html *international

20. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1602691?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
WEBSITE REVIEW

UA SERP 301C Inclusive Early Education for Young Children

Website Review

Name: Emily Winslow Date: 8/24/2018

Website: www.disabilityisnatural.com
General Description:

This website focuses on people first language and the rights that every human
deserves. This website helps people understand the importance of why we use people
first language and how to make ensure you are not offending or taking away anyone’s
rights.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

Everyone would benefit from this website because it is educating how to speak about
people who have learning disabilities.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. That not being able to define oneself is considered identity theft.

2. That there are communities out there that are there to help adults with disabilities
and to provide them with services that will help them continue to grow.

3. not using people first language is degrading to the other person.

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this website because it is very informative and helps the reader
understand the importance of people first language.
Website: www.parentcenterhub.org/repository
General Description:

This website has information that would help parents learn more on how to connect
with the community and have other parents to talk to that are going through similar
situations as they are. This website gives parents valuable resources and events that
can benefit themselves and their child.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?
This website would benefit early childhood staff so that they would be able to
recommend this site to family’s that could benefit from finding resources for their
children.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. There are parent centers all across the United States for parents

2. There are events planned for children with disabilities across the United States that
parents can learn about on this site.

3. There are different resources and webinars for parents to help learn and understand
about their child’s disability better.

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this site to parents because it has a lot of valuable information that
they could benefit from. It also helps them realize how big of a community is out there
for them to connect with.

Website: www.disabilityscoop.com
General Description:

This website gives the latest information and articles on what is happening for/to
people who have disabilities.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

Everyone would benefit from this website because it is important for everyone to be up
to date on what is happening in the world.
List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. A Down syndrome reality show went to the Emmys

2. Facebook is accused of disability-related discrimination

3. Disney has a law suit against them for making a child with autism wait longer for an
attraction.

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

Yes, I would recommend this site because I felt that I learned a lot about what is
happening in the world that is not on the news or talked about in my daily life. I think
that this is information the world needs to because more aware of.

Website: https://ldaamerica.org/
General Description:

This website is mainly about what the different disabilities and ways to learn and help
others. This website provides the newest news, videos, and events that are occurring in
the world.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

Everyone would benefit from this website because it shows the importance of advocacy,
gives resources, shares events and current news.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. That anyone can advocate.

2. That there are so many different learning abilities and that you can find almost all on
this site and what the disability means.

3. There are annual conferences that help educate teachers, administrators, and
parents about different disability’s and how to advocate and help children.

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this site because it provides many different resources for people.
 UA SERP 301C Inclusive Early Education for Young Children
Website Review

Name: Emily Winslow Date: 9/4/2018

1.Website: www.kidstogether.org
General Description:

This website has information to help families of children who have IEPS. There is
information on what to expect at IEP meetings, different laws that have been put into
place, and information about All Kids together a with ways to support the cause.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

Family members would benefit from this information.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. I.D.E.A. supports children with disabilities from ages 3 to 21

2. inclusion programs are not just for in the classroom but for everyday life
3. families are still fighting to have the children have the same rights as students that
do not have IEPs

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this site because it provides information for parents about how to
prepare for IEP meetings, the rights their child has, and a glossary of terms that they
might not be familiar with.

2. Website: https://www.paulakluth.com/
General Description:
This website provides strategies and facts about how to have a classroom that is
inclusive to every student. This websites goal seems to be to help advocate for students
with learning disabilities so that every classroom and the world does not think of people
with disabilities any different than themselves.
Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

Early childhood staff and family members would benefit from this website.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. sensory challenges such as bright lights can lead to challenging behaviors

2. although many schools say they have inclusion programs children with disabilities are
still segregated though out the day.
3. How to engage with students outside of the classroom

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this site to teachers because it provides books that give strategies
to use in the classroom

UA SERP 301C Inclusive Early Education for Young Children

Website Review

Websites on: Autism, Aspergers, and/or Pervasive Developmental

Disorders

Name: Emily Winslow Date: September 13, 2018

1.Website: http://autisticadvocacy.org/
General Description:

This website provides information about autism. There are different resources that can
be found such as videos, books, language, and basic information. There are also ways
to show how to get involved with your community and different projects to become
apart of. The mission of the of this site is to advocate for people with autism.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

I would recommend this website to early childhood staff, family members, and
administrators because I felts there were a lot of good resources and information on
this site.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1.having routine and order helps lessen anxiety but holidays can be hard because it is a
change.

2. Having autism you may have different sensory experiences such as hearing loud as
soft and soft as loud.

3. Having special interests helps them learn.

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

Yes, I found a lot of useful information while looking on this website that helped me
learn.

2. Website: http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/
General Description:

This website has many great tools for teachers. This website focusses on different
learning tools to use and how technology will help a child with autism engage and
develop fine motor skills. This website provides other resources as providing news
letters, support groups, and subscriptions to other useful resources.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

Family members and early childhood staff would greatly benefit from this website.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. people with autism are naturally interested in technology

2. helping develop fine motor skills can be done with using technology

3. flashcards with pictures of their schedule will help lower anxiety

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this site to teachers because there are tools on different ideas and
activities to incorporate into the classroom. There’s also training and Facebook support
groups for both parents and teachers.

UA SERP 301C Inclusive Early Education for Young Children

Website Review

Name: Emily Winslow Date: September 10, 2018

1.Website: https://www.pbis.org/school/pbis-and-the-law
General Description:

This website provides information for families and schools. There is descriptions and
advice on how to deal with different behaviors and what methods might be more
effective in a classroom. There are different links that lead to videos and reading that
may also help families understand why their child has behavioral issues.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

Early childhood staff, family members, and administrators would benefit from this
information.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. It is more effective to use prevention instead of punishment when it comes to

dealing with students who have behavior issues

2. Kids learn about behaviors the same way they learn about other school subjects

3. Its important to realize no kid wants to be bad.

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this site because there are many different resources that can help
families and educators learn how to deal with different behaviors.
2. Website: https://disability.publichealth.gsu.edu/initiatives/education-and-
schools/positive-behavior-support-articles/interventions-preventive-reactive-strategies/

General Description:

This website provides information on many different aspects of children’s behavior and
how to handle them in a positive matter. There are charts showing what different
things will trigger behavioral issues. There are different methods explained on what to
do in different situations. Support groups and community involvement is also available
on this website.

Who would benefit from this information (early childhood staff, family members,
administrators)?

This website would benefit early childhood staff, family members, and administrators.

List 3 interesting things you learned:

1. not all behavioral triggers can be avoided but they can be less intense for the
student.

2. having a consistent schedule will help a child with behavioral issues.

3. its important to teach children tools to keep them calm

Would you recommend this site? Why or why not?

I would recommend this site because it helps people learn what someone who has
behavioral issues needs for support and what can trigger the issues.