Unit 1
AB-2-20700-1
Unit 2
AB-2-20700-2
Unit 3
AB-2-20700-3
All 3 Units
AB-2-20700
Sample Lesson
Research
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White Paper
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Unit Content
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
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MEville to WEville
A research based program by AbleNet for students with moderate to severe disabilities
who have difficulties learning to read and write through traditional instructional
methods. Unit 1 focuses on individuality to build a sense of self. Unit 2 focuses
on building relationships with family members. Unit 3 focuses on school by
cooperating with fellow classmates.
Each unit includes:
• 300-page spiral bound manual in full color
• 75 lessons and 60 extension activities that focus on
- reading activities
- vocabulary and word wall activities
- writing activities
- creating books
- art projects
- games
- brainstorming
- relationship building
• Action Dictionary: Assistive Technology Guide
• One literature book that supports the theme and content of the lesson
• Activity reproducibles created with BoardMaker Symbols
• Data collection tools for collecting and sharing student progress
Research Validation
In 2004, Dr. Karen Erickson from the Center for Literacy and
Disability Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill completed a research study, in special education classrooms, to
evaluate the effectiveness of the MEville to WEville program.
Initial results indicated:
• Children initiated more communication and interaction during the program.
• Children developed ber social relationships with their peers in special and general education.
• Children became more socially responsive.
• Teachers were able to spend more time addressing communication and literacy
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