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Differentiating Instruction ... One Size Doesn't Fit All
Effective Strategies
to Improve Student Performance !
We
have students in our classrooms who struggle academically and others who learn
at an advanced level and accelerated pace. We can meet the needs of all
learners by differentiating instruction. This
workshop provides an understanding and application of the principles and
strategies needed to set up a classroom that provides success and challenge for
academically diverse students.
All students are regularly offered CHOICES.
Based on the student's readiness levels, interests, and learning
profile, we modify the content, process, product and/or learning
environment. Differentiating
instruction makes teaching more interesting and effective as YOU meet the needs of your students. To plan a workshop
contact [email protected].
Testimonials about the
workshops --
Franny does not talk about
teaching; she lives it. Her workshops are based on her experiences in the
classroom. As her superintendent, I found Franny to be a visionary who
understands how to motivate students, so they want to learn. She engages
students with innovation and creativity, challenging them to excel and develop
their passions. When students leave her classroom, they return to reflect on
the life skills they use in their careers and lives. Her professional
development workshops, grounded in research, are developed using her teaching
excellence. She is a creative, intuitive, professional development expert.
Chester Kent, Ph.D., J.D., Pittsburgh, PA 15241, Former Superintendent,
Keystone Oaks School District and Professor, The University of Pittsburgh
"This workshop got nothing
but rave reviews." Mandi Davis, Pupil Services Coordinator, Propel
Schools
Energetic, motivating and passionate about her work describes Franny. She did a
GREAT job of bringing Differentiating Instruction to life in our nearly
300 teachers. She inspired our staff to begin planning their differentiated
lessons and even incorporated one of our teacher�s versions of the �Six Hats�
into her presentation. Dr. Gary D. Robinson, Assistant
Superintendent, Hollidaysburg Area School District
Franny
has a distinct ability to engage teachers into various activities that makes
learning meaningful and fun. Our teachers truly enjoyed her leadership
style and found her instructional strategies useful in the classroom. She
had high expectations for all staff through out the experience and was always
looking for innovative ways to reach all learners. Her workshops are
meaningful and provide best practices for teachers to improve the teaching
learning process. Dr. Mary D. Ravita, Assistant Superintendent, South
Fayette School District
More! We want more!
The presentation was not enough. We want you to help us be as enthusiastic as
you are and go to the level of success with our students as you do with yours!
Skip Little, Ph. D.,
Northern Arizona University and Arizona Educational Summit Committee
Fran McAleer is a valuable
contributor to our work, training to create a new and better workplace in our
schools. Her efforts in exploring and experiencing creativity successfully
engages even the most staid and conservative participants. She is a
unique, effervescent individual who constantly models what she teaches. I
recommend her work most highly. I would be pleased to talk further with
anyone considering her services. John C. Champlin, Ph.
D., Executive Director, Institute for Quality Learning, Scottsdale, AZ
85258, Former Superintendent, Johnson City Schools, New York, and National Superintendent of the Year
Franny McAleer has been providing staff
development for teachers in the Berwick Area School District for the last four
years, including whole staff workshops with the Six Thinking Hats as well as
focused workshops detailing best practices with instructional strategies for
gifted and honors students. Many of our teachers know that when Franny comes
to do an in-service, they will go home tired, but it will have been a productive
day. She challenges their beliefs and has helped them raise their level of
higher order thinking within their classrooms. It's also difficult not to
have a good time when Franny comes to town! Holly Morrison, Director
of Curriculum, Berwick Area School District
I attended the conference at
Grand Valley State University. It was awesome! I want to begin this
program with my special education students. Kelly Cornelisse, Special
Education Teacher , Muskegon Public Schools, Michigan
AWESOME!
Invigorating, realistic and practical! Franny makes the workshops easy to understand and comes
with practical ideas for accomplishing her goals. The trainers and teachers are engaged
throughout the workshops and Franny sets high, but attainable, expectations
for the people involved in the trainings. Monique Mawhinney,
Director of Student Services, Hampton Township School District
Franny did a tremendous
job of inspiring and engaging participants in a one-day training session on
differentiation. The participants enjoyed the group interaction and the
practical tips she provided.
Ann
Lupkowski Shoplik, Ph.D., Director, C-MITES, Carnegie Mellon University, PA
The presenter knew her
topic and was open to all questions. Franny created an energetic
atmosphere! Activities I can use! Thank you for an enjoyable day!
I liked Franny�s interactive workshop style. Franny�s website is great.
I�m definitely going to use it. Comments from teachers' attending the
Carnegie Mellon workshop
Franny McAleer is a dynamic
presenter. She engages the professional teachers in active, hands on
participatory learning. She illustrates the importance of differentiating
instruction through her quick response to the varied needs of the workshop
participants. Her handouts provide valuable guides to implement
differentiation of instruction within the classroom setting. I recommend
Franny McAleer as a teacher workshop presenter without hesitation. Ruth Carson, Project
Coordinator, New Kensington-Arnold School District
Tiered Curriculum by Readiness, Interest and Learning Profile in Math, Science, Language Arts
Jay
Leno: Curiosity in Math, 911
Teacher and
parent links are blue. Student links are red.
     
Differentiation
Framework:
Seven (7) Keys to Differentiating
Instruction Desk Reminder
Failure to
Success - Life's Cycle
Readiness
Interests/Passions
Learning Profiles
Content:
Process:
International Reading Association
Process:
Literacy
Strategies
Process: Bloom's
Hierarchy for questioning and learning objectives
Process: Bloom
and DeBono
Process:
DeBono
Product:
Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Learning Environment
An Analogy - If
the Animals Had a School
Templates for
Differentiating Instruction
PA
Standards Aligned System
Clear
Standards, Fair Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials and
Resources, and Interventions
 Differentiation
Topics
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Advanced
DI PowerPoint |
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Anchor Activities |
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Anchor Activities Power Point |
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Anchor Activity Planning and Implementation |
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Arts and Intelligence |
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Arts and Science Integration in Ocean Unit |
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Arts in Schools |
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Assessment in a Differentiated Classroom (ppt) |
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Authentic Assessment |
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Brain and the Arts, a powerful integration |
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Brain and Music |
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Brain Research
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Brain
Based Strategies - Interactive Brain |
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Center for Upper Elementary Students |
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Centers,
University of Virginia PP |
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Center Ideas |
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Classroom Management |
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Classroom Management Techniques |
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Classroom Management - The Classroom And The School As
An Inclusive Community |
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Comics and Reading |
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Curriculum
Compacting - Eight Steps with Examples (ppt) |
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Curriculum Compacting |
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Curriculum Compacting Study, University of Connecticut,
Why Not Let High Ability Students Start School in
January? |
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Differentiating Instruction Laminated Reference Card |
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Differentiated Instruction - What is it? How
might you assess it? |
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Enrichment Resources |
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Essential Questions |
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Giftedness:
Biological Differences |
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Gifted Strategies |
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Graphic Organizers |
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Graphic Organizers, printable with subject connections |
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Layered Curriculum Samples |
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Instruction
and Technology |
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Inquiry Process |
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Inquiry in the K-5 Classroom |
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Inquiry Rubric |
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Invention Video of Dolphin Station |
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Kindergarten Classroom (ppt) |
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Learning Centers |
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Learning Contract, Elementary |
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Learning Contract, Middle and High School |
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Learning Contract Resources K-12, Language Arts, Math,
Science, Social Studies |
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Literacy Strategies,
Before, During and After Reading |
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Literature Circles 4 |
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Product Pouch and Porta Centers(Bloom) by Engine-Uity |
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Project Based Learning |
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Project Based Learning |
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Rubric Building at
Rubistar |
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Special Subject Strategies: Art, Music, Physical
Education, ESL, Library, and More |
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Spelling and
vocabulary Lists |
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Strengths
Movement - Affinities Program |
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Study Guides and
Strategies |
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Technology |
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TicTacToe Template |
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TicTacToe Menu, Science Portfolio Matrix
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Tiered Assignment Power Point |
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Tiering Power Point |
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TIERing:
Writing TIERed Assignments Including a Template and Examples |
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Tiered Assignments, Critical Questions |
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Tiering for Book Investigations Using the Multiple
Intelligences and Bloom Matrix |
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Tiered Curriculum by Readiness, Interest and Learning Profile in Math, Science
and Language Arts |
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Tiered Instruction: Description, Practices,
Examples, Assessment, Resources |
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Tiered Instruction: How to PPt
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Tiering and Art Work Reflecting the Theme of Democracy |
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Videolog Observation
- Using SMARTS with media |
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Washington
Post |
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Websites to Support Instruction and Differentiation |
Anchors to Challenge
Webquests - Searching -
Examples to Explore - Creating Your Own
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Searching for
Information About Webquests |
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Finding
Webquests |
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First Grade Webquests |
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Tasks:
Retelling, Compilation, Mystery, Journalistic, Design, Creative Production,
Consensus Building, Persuasion, Self- Knowledge, Judgment, Analytical
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Three Branches of Government |
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
(social studies, math and language) |
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Author
study of Patricia Polacco |
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C.S.I. (Cool Shape Investigation) Exploring
Shapes: Grade 3, high 2nd, review 4th.
Simple, colorful, engaging, �Process� link lists
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What's so great about the United States? Explore
the coins in the 50 State Quarters� Program |
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They Fought for Freedom - Why do we honor military
veterans? |
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Creating Webquests |
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More on
Constructing Your Own Webquest |
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Webquests
from Planning to Publishing |
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A Webquest of Self-Discovery: Strengths and
Weakness, Personality Inventories |
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Organizations
Teacher
and Parent Resources
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Best of the Web for Teachers, Parents, and Students -- Math, Science,
Language Arts, Problem Solving, Current Events, Government, Economics,
Science, English, Technology, Humanities, Fine Arts, Multidisciplinary,
Games, and Primary Resources
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Differentiated Instruction: Learning That Lasts
a Lifetime
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The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
... A world leader in gifted education for over 30 years
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Mind mapping
CURRICULUM
ALTERNATIVES (Compacting, Contracting, Independent Studies with Assessment of
Alternate Work), Susan Winebrenner and Sandra Berger
No Child Left Behind
Proficiency Is Not Enough, by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Curriculum Differentiation, Sandra Berger
Enrichment and Extension Activities for Kids
DeBono's
Six Hats
Differentiating Instruction Manual
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
May Your Sky Always Be Yellow
Resources
and Activities for Students
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Monument Problem Solving Activity (Odyssey of the Mind)
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Academic
Programs including Distance Learning and Virtual Classrooms
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Best of the Web -- Puzzles, Brainteasers, and lots more
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Books for Children, Featuring Gifted Children
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C-MITES: Carnegie Mellon Institute for
Talented Elementary Students
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Comprehension Rubrics
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Contests and Awards
(Hoagies)
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Contests and Competitions
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Davidson
fellowships offering $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 to young people who
complete prodigious works that will benefit society
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Enrichment and Extension Activities for Kids
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4H:
a
window into the planet's largest and most exciting adventure for young people
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Games and activities to teach about money
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GEMS:
Great Explorations in Math and Science (Simulations)
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Homework
Help Sites
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Hot Topics
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Intel� Science
Talent Search, (HS) formerly the Westinghouse Science Talent
Search
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Internet
Investigations On Line Learning
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Inventive Kids
Stuff
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The
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth ... A world leader in
gifted education for over 30 years
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John Hopkins Talent Search Programs
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Junior Achievement
is a
non
profit organization that brings the real world to students through hands-on
curriculum
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Links for Kids and TeensMedia
Quest
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Kids and Teens Magazines
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Kids Speak Out
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Mathematics
Competitions
(Jr. and Sr. HS)
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Math
League Contests
(Grade
4 - HS)
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National History Day
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National
Student Awards: Language Arts, Science, History, and Invention
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Nicholas
Green Award, students in grades 3 and 6 for excellence in academics, leadership, or the
arts
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Invent America Thinking Curriculum and Student
Competition
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Odyssey of the Mind,
Creative Problem Solving Curriculum and Competition
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Photo Quest
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Power Point Templates for Children
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Puzzlemaker tools for
students
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Reading Lists
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Real World Design Challenge (RWDC),
engaging all students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics) education
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Rube
Goldberg Machine Contest (HS)
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Siemens, Westinghouse,
Competition in Math, Science & Technology
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Software
for Kids
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Summer
and Saturday Programs for Gifted Youth
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Think Quest:
Multiple Web Development Programs Worldwide
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Toys for Gifted Kids (and Adults!)
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Web Design Competition
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Webquest of Self-Discovery: Strengths and
Weakness, Personality Inventories
No Child Left Behind: A New Era in Education
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