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About me - Mary Lee Anderson

*Native of Jamestown, PA and resident of Virginia
*Mother of two sons and two daughters
*Aunt to twenty-four nieces and nephews
*Sister to five sisters and six brothers
*Teacher of high school students with learning disabilities
*M Ed.-LD earned at University

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Business > Advertising How to make the most of print newsletters: 1 of 5

10 Ways to KISS Your Newsletter KISS- Keep it Simple, Sweetheart! Make your newsletter cost effective and user friendly with these 10 tips: 1. Know your audience and your objective. Are you writing to attract customers? Inform stockholders? Boost employee morale? Unite a neighborhood? 2. Be consistent. Your average reader sk...
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Great venues for selling your arts and crafts: 2 of 9

Ten Often-Overlooked Craft Markets Great ways to boost sales and advertise your wares! 1. Area Schools Every school has school colors and logo or mascot, so customize your jewelry, t-shirts, notes, scrapbook creations, tote bags, knitted hats, and more for your area schools and colleges. Some schools allow you to sell items ...
Education > Special Education SATs and learning disabilities: Accommodations for special-needs students: 1 of 1

Your child has been identified as learning disabled and has received appropriate services at school. Now enrolled in high school, he or she plans to apply to a college which requires SAT scores. Each year approximately 2 percent of students taking the SAT do so with accommodations. Your child may be eligible if his or her di...
Education > Special Education Finding educational support for special needs children: 6 of 9

Preparing for an IEP Meeting Don't be intimidated by the "experts" gathered around a conference table during an IEP meeting. Generally the rest of the team have a sincere interest in helping your child achieve his or her best. As the parent, you are also an expert. The purpose of accommodations or modifications is to level t...
Education > Special Education Helping children with memory-related learning disabilities: 2 of 3

30 Accommodations or Modifications for Memory-Related Disabilities Consider these suggestions when meeting with the other IEP team members, and fine-tune them to fit your own child's needs. 1. Use a tape recorder in class. 2. Use ample visual aids to reinforce memorization, such as pictures, charts, graphs, videos, etc. 3. P...
Education > Special Education Helping students with disabilities in written expression: 3 of 4

30 Accommodations and Modifications for Disabilities in Written Expression Here are some ideas to assist students with disabilities in written expression. Tailor the ones you select to your child's needs before discussing them with other members of the IEP team. 1. Allow peer-notetaking - another student will provide a copy ...
Education > Special Education Common signs of learning disabilities: 7 of 7

10 Myths about the Signs of Learning Disabilities 1. Students with learning disabilities have dyslexia. Dyslexia refers to one of many identified learning disabilities. A common misconception is that dyslexic readers reverse words and letters when reading. In fact, it is a catch-all term for students who show difficulty with...
Food & Drink > Soups & Stews Recipes: Egg drop soup: 3 of 3

Working Woman's Egg Drop Soup Ingredients: 2 cups broth or stock 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 raw scrambled egg (or egg substitute equivalent) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or dried chives 1/4 cup chopped meat and/or diced cooked vegetables Directions: Pour broth/stock and vinegar into a medium size saucepan a...