Lyla-SwaffordHi! My name is Lyla Swafford and I am from Beaverton, Oregon.
Pronounced dead at birth, I fought to live. Months later, however, I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Doctors weren’t sure I’d ever walk. But through years of physical therapy, I did learn to walk, although my balance is still terrible. Determined not to let my disability limit me, I left my home in Montana to attend and graduate from George Fox College.
The doors to a career, of helping others overcome their limitations, were closed but God was setting the stage for me to learn that my value comes from my relationship with Him and not from what I do. He also began to teach me that everyone has issues that make them struggle with self worth.
God blessed me beyond my wildest drea... 
Intro recap: Hi, My name is Joelle Traub. I am a senior at Webster Thomas High School, in Webster, New York and I am observing and sharing my thoughts on special education for my senior project.Once or twice a week I go into an elementary school in my district to observe, and occasionally assist, a consultant teacher, working with two boys. The point of my project is to get information out there about what happens in a special education classroom and wha... 
observing and sharing my thoughts on special education for my senior project.Once or twice a week I go into an elementary school in my district to observe, and occasionally assist, a consultant teacher, working with two boys. The point of my project is to get information out there about what happens in a special education classroom and what I observe as working for the student. I plan on pursuing a career as a childhood special education teacher so this opportunity of sharing my information with you guys will only help broaden my horizon to the special education/needs community!]
1/19/12
Today, one of the boys was sick so it was a catch up day for the other one. At the end of each month, the students are tested on how many words they can re... observing and sharing my thoughts on special education for my senior project.
Once or twice a week I go into an elementary school in my district to observe, and occasionally assist, a consultant teacher, working with two boys. The point of my project is to get information out there about what happens in a special education classroom and what I observe as working for the student. I plan on pursuing a career as a childhood special education teacher so this opportunity of sharing my information with you guys will only help broaden my horizon to the special education/needs community!
Here are my first four observation entries to bring everyone up to speed:
12/7/11The teacher is using a new program called LLI, Leveled Literacy Intervention. The... 
