Reading program for special education students

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I teach special education in New York and my friend told me about this sight words software program called Sight Words with Samson. It helps students master basic sight words (ie. the, and, come) in a fun way. There are different games that the kids can play. My students have really enjoyed it so far.

You have to pay for it, but it is definitely worth it. It costs $50 for an entire class (up to 30 kids). The software is on a website so each one of my students can access the product from home as well as in the classroom.

The website is http://www.sightwordswithsamson.com

Jan

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There is a actual program that you can teach that does sight words and comprehenision together. It is called Edmark - it is a research-based program with several levels. We use it with all students in my room. There is a program for students who are very low - non-verbal/pre-reading. It works with matching picture and letters. Then is works up. Students learn words, endings, directional words, demonstrate knowledge of words, retell a story, and much more.

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There is a actual program that you can teach that does sight words and comprehenision together. It is called Edmark - it is a research-based program with several levels. We use it with all students in my room. There is a program for students who are very low - non-verbal/pre-reading. It works with matching picture and letters. Then is works up. Students learn words, endings, directional words, demonstrate knowledge of words, retell a story, and much more.

Can you tell me the name of the program you suggest for non-verbal, low level readers? I work with a 20 yr old student with non-verbal cerebral palsy. The school has failed him and never taught him to read. They never even thought to have him use the on screen keyboard to assist with writing. He is very smart, and has a great personality. He wants to read and write, and I want to teach him. I work with him 1:1 as a para-professional. Recently I have discovered he has little or no reading skills, which came to me by suprise because the school insisted he was at or near grade reading level. I don't believe they ever had a system to check for comprehension, which has kept it hidden. I don't' even know how they were truly able to assess him. Well, I found a way, which I don't think they ever expected would happen. Maybe they didn't know, which would be upsetting, considering the special educator's $70,000 salary. I am also afraid to bring this to the surface in fear for my job. It is criminal.

Please help! thanks!

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May I correct that salary? Most Special Ed. teachers receive the same amount of pay as the Regular Ed. Teacher, unless they have received a Masters or become Nationa Board Certified. While most people believe they receive more money for their never ending services, they actually don't. While your child may not have accomplished the goals that you have expected from the classroom setting, in defense of the special educator, I must ask have everyone done what he/she should or could have done to ensure that the child would experience success? By this I mean have you as a parent, the child as a student and the system all been on the same page. Are your ecpectations too great or theirs too low and does the student do all that he/she can to enhance their own educational needs? Never-the-less, I must say you are indeed on the right track now, seeking extra resources to enhance your child's learning experience will prove to be beneficial. I wish you much success. I work with special needs students and it can become quite frustrating, especially when there is a reading problem. I have used Reading Horizon. It is awesome. go to the Reading Horizon website and try the free samples. It really does work.

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May I correct that salary? Most Special Ed. teachers receive the same amount of pay as the Regular Ed. Teacher, unless they have received a Masters or become National Board Certified. Most people believe they receive more money for their never ending services, they actually don't. While your child may not have accomplished the goals that you have expected from the classroom setting, in defense of the special educator, I must ask have everyone done what he/she should or could have done to ensure that the child would experience success? By this I mean have you as a parent, the child as a student and the system all been on the same page. Are your expectations too great or theirs too low and does the student do all that he/she can to enhance their own educational needs? Never-the-less, I must say you are indeed on the right track now, seeking extra resources to enhance your child's learning experience will prove to be beneficial. I wish you much success. I work with special needs students and it can become quite frustrating, especially when there is a reading problem. I have used Reading Horizon. It is awesome. go to the Reading Horizon website and try the free samples. It really does work.
Please excuse any mistakes.

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Great

Thanks for the information