What's New?

September is upon us! The trees are already starting to offer their annual brilliant bursts of color and the nights are getting cooler while the days are getting shorter. The change of seasons is ahead but before we get too far into the new month, let's first look back at the new items that came into the library last month.

Want to see the whole list? Please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

Mobile App Monday - Pillboxie

Do you or someone you know need help managing your medications? Pillboxie is the easy way to remember your meds. Other med reminder apps are either too complicated or just downright boring. Pillboxie is easy because it lets you *visually* manage your meds. Scheduling a reminder is as easy as dropping a pill into a pillbox. Some of the features of this app are:

• Designed and developed by a registered nurse.
• Schedule reminders just by dropping pills into a pillbox.
• Reminds you on time, even if your device is asleep.
• No network connection required!
• Use Pillboxie on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
• Pleasant reminder sounds make Pillboxie a comfortable addition to your day.

For more information, please visit:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id417367089

Teaching children & young people with special educational needs & disabilities

Teaching children & young people with special educational needs & disabilities gives you the knowledge and practical advice you really need to help you teach children from 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities. This book will guide you with chapters on

• Your first day in a specialist provision
• Teaching, planning, and assessment
• Working in partnership
• As well as material on specific conditions which covers all areas of exceptionality

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this book or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Evaluating ALL Teachers of English Learners and Students With Disabilities: Supporting Great Teaching

Evaluating all teachers of English learners and students with disabilities: Supporting great teaching is backed by research and case studies. In it, you'll find:

• Four Principles for Inclusive Teacher Evaluation of diverse learners compatible with the Danielson and Marzano frameworks
• Specialized “look-fors” evaluators can use and adapt to recognize effective teaching of diverse learners
• Strategies for coaching teachers who need more support reaching diverse learners

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check it out.

The PBIS tier one handbook

The PBIS tier one handbook is a research-based, action-oriented framework that will show you how to create a school culture where all students achieve both social and academic success. Packed with self-assessment exercises, this guide will help you implement PBIS offering specific actions to develop, monitor, and sustain each level of the system. It also includes success stories from teachers and administrators.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Buddy Walk 2015

Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) as an event to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. This year's 18th Annual Buddy Walk® is set for Saturday, October 10th at Celebration Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. The goal is to raise $215,000 to support Down Syndrome Indiana's mission.

Want to become involved? For more information, please visit:
http://www.dsindiana.org/buddyWalk.php

Mobile App Monday - SnapType

Do you or someone you know struggle with handwriting? SnapType can help by using your device to take a picture of a worksheet then use the keyboard to type in the answers. Printing, emailing, or sharing the results gives you the flexibility you need to turn in class assignments or fill out forms.

Want more information on this app? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id866842989