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Ask a Question or Submit a Case Study

Posted in Ask a Question/Submit a Case Study, Class Resources, DYS Homerooms Resources

My work on cognitive diversity is inspired by interactions with students, clients, and the broader public. Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to …

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“Meet the Instructor” Written by DYS Shyam Shah (Age 10) For DOA Profile Piece

Posted in DYS Homerooms Resources

Week by week, Michelle Ptacek, a master educator, sits in front of her well-appointed library, behind her laptop, writing and composing songs, reading articles about developmental psychology, and …

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Useful/Fun Resources (DYS Homerooms)

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Books Frequently Referenced in This Class: When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers by Judy Galbraith, M.A. and Jim Delisle, PhD Character Building Day by Day by …

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DYS Homerooms (FAQs)

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How do we sign up? Semester sign-up forms are distributed in select communities online. If you’ve heard about this class from a different source, please fill out a …

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DYS Homerooms Policy

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Thank you for choosing me as an online educator to meet the on-going individual needs of your student. I’ve found clear expectations for both learners and caregivers provides …

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Books Michelle Uses With Students

Posted in Class Resources

Students and parents often request lessons on specific books. I am very open to this! I have a lot of experience supporting students with the books listed here. …

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1:1 On-Going Class Policies

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Thank you for choosing me as an online educator to meet the on-going individual needs of your student. I’ve found clear expectations for both learners and caregivers provides …

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Bob Ross’ First Creative Dollar

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After retiring from the Air Force as a master sergeant in 1981, Bob Ross left Alaska with $1,000. He was a one-track mind on a mission to spread …

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Jules Verne’s First Creative Dollar

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At 11 years old, without telling his family, Jules Verne obtained work as a cabin boy. He boarded a ship headed towards the West Indies partially to run …

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Frederick Douglass’ First Creative Dollar

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It was difficult to research the financial life of Frederick Douglass because he was obviously well known for things far more important than his money. While people may …

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