Ms. Kirkman's Classroom

Assignments and Grades: You can access your son/daughter's grades any day of the week to check on their progress.  Access the following link, use the contact information to create an access code, and please email me or call any time you have questions or concerns.

http://old.dmps.k12.ia.us/campusportal/

I try to incorporate project-based learning into the classroom as much as possible. PBL increases student interest, involvement, self-monitoring, and achievement. For more information about PBL, please explore the site below

http://www.bie.org/

I firmly believe in parents having as much information as possible in regards to school, educational progress, and assistance for IEPs.  This link is an amazing parent support. This is a direct quote from their page, "Access for Special Kids (ASK) Family Resource Center is a "one-stop-shop" for children
and adults with disabilities and their families. Through its parent organizations, ASK Resource Center provides a broad range of information, advocacy, support, training,
and direct services. These services are all accessible in one building or from one phone call.
A single contact can direct individuals or families to the most appropriate services and
supports to meet their needs.?"

http://www.askresource.org/