Half-Year Subscriptions to Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions for Special Education Classrooms On Sale Now

'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions,' with state standard educational content for elementary and secondary students with disabilities, are currently available at the half-year rate. Subscribe now and receive the Teacher's Guide and ten student copies delivered to your classroom monthly, plus exclusive access to online content for just $129.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) November 15, 2007 -- AbleNet, Inc., today announced the availability of half-year subscriptions to 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions,' its popular series of adapted student publications and teachers' guides for special education classrooms.

As the name implies, 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions' are the result of a unique partnership between Weekly Reader, one of the country's most respected publishers of materials for elementary and secondary schools, and AbleNet, a leader in the development of research-based curricula and assistive technologies for special education classrooms.

Already named a "Teachers' Pick" by Scholastic's 'Instructor Magazine,' these one-of-a-kind publications and teacher's guides deliver all the fresh, engaging, and relevant content of Weekly Reader publications for general education classrooms, formatted to meet the instructional needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.

"The 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions' have exceeded our expectations, and we're pleased to report that hundreds of special education teachers across the country have incorporated this proven teaching tool into their existing curricula with ease," said AbleNet CEO, Jen Thalhuber.

"Taking advantage of the half-year subscription, priced at just $129, is an excellent way to stretch tight budgets, while testing the effectiveness of 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions' for inclusion in the next school year," added Thalhuber.

Like full-year subscriptions, half-year subscriptions to 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions' give special education teachers a choice between 'Weekly Reader - Edition 2,' which covers a variety of elementary grade-level themes and topics; 'Know Your World Extra,' which covers current events and pop culture news for secondary students; and/or 'Current Health 1,' which covers a variety of age-appropriate and timely topics related to health and well-being -- also for secondary students. To further assist teachers in addressing the unique needs of individual students, all 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions' are available in two formats, one for students with moderate disabilities and one for students with severe/profound disabilities.

Half-year subscriptions include ten standard edition 'Weekly Reader' print copies, mailed directly to the classroom, each month beginning in January, paired with downloadable 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions' Teacher's Guides offering monthly strategies for differentiated instruction. Accessing each month's student copies, specifically adapted for students with moderate or severe disabilities using Picture Symbols by BoardMaker®, is as easy as visiting http://www.ablenetinc.com and entering a password. Once logged in, teachers will also find downloadable lesson reproducibles, along with student worksheets and activities.

To subscribe to a half-year subscription of 'Weekly Reader AbleNet Editions,' and to learn more about the scientifically proven, state standard educational content for elementary and secondary students with disabilities found inside each edition, visit http://www.ablenetinc.com/weeklyreader/.

About AbleNet:

AbleNet, Inc. offers a complete line of assistive technology products, including communication aids for non-verbal students; access aids, such as switches and wheelchair mounting devices for students who require physical supports; and classroom tools that can be used by any individual student or during group activities. The company is also recognized for developing research-based special education curricula that meet state and federal mandates.

Located in Roseville, Minnesota, AbleNet Inc. is an ESOP company that employs 35 people and sells its products through a network of distributors in 49 countries. AbleNet's products and programs have been used in tens of thousands of classrooms nationally for more than 20 years. For more information, visit http://www.ablenetinc.com.

About Weekly Reader:

Weekly Reader Periodicals is part of the Weekly Reader Publishing Group (WRPG), a leader in educational publishing. Founded in 1902, Weekly Reader publishes 15 magazines for students in every grade from preschool through high school, in both print and electronic formats. Weekly Reader magazines have been recognized for their engaging content and proven effectiveness in improving student performance. Every one of the magazines has won awards for excellence in educational journalism. Weekly Reader magazines currently serve over five million students and 240,000 teachers nationwide. Weekly Reader Publishing Group is part of the Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

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