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How to create an environment that fosters learning
How you behave at home or work may differ significantly from how you behave on the subway or in the grocery store or while you are driving. Singing out loud may be an acceptable activity when you are…
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What is Special Education
He pushed for the government to become more involved in helping all children get an adequate education. Prior to his…
Top IEP Tips for Parents
In the 1970s, several important lawsuits were filed which established that to deny students with disabilities a public…
Educating Children with Special Needs
Remedial instruction aims to improve a skill or ability in each student. Using various techniques, such a more practice…
The History of Special Education in the United States
Prior to legislation requiring public education for children with cognitive or emotional disabilities, deafness,…
Special Ed Lesson Plans
Teachers creating plans for these children must take two things into consideration: the child's specific needs, and the…
Signs of Autism
Children with autism have strong emotions and do not deal with feelings appropriately. Students suffering from autism…
Special education dictionary
The acronyms you meet in IEP meetings and school letters, explained.
504
Section 504 Plan
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
BIP
Behavior Intervention Plan
ESY
Extended School Year
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education
FBA
Functional Behavior Assessment
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEP
Individualized Education Program
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment
SLD
Specific Learning Disability
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IEP vs 504 Plan: What Is the Difference?
An IEP provides specially designed instruction for students who need special education. A 504 plan provides accommodations for equal access. Learn which one fits your child.
Elkonin Boxes: How to Use Sound Boxes for Reading
Elkonin boxes help your child hear, move, and map each sound in a word. Use this practical guide to teach segmenting, blending, and early spelling.
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): A Practical Guide
Developmental coordination disorder can affect your child’s handwriting, self-care, play, and classroom participation. Learn the signs, diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and practical school supports.
High School Diploma vs. Certificate of Completion
A high school diploma and a certificate of completion are not interchangeable. See how the choice affects your child’s transition planning, college, financial aid, military options, and IEP rights.
How to create an environment that fosters learning
How you behave at home or work may differ significantly from how you behave on the subway or in the grocery store or while you are driving. Singing out loud may be an acceptable activity when you are alone in the car…
How to avoid a power struggle
What is a power struggle? Cambridge online dictionary defines a power struggle with a more graphic definition: “An unpleasant or violent competition for power.” In any case a parent/caregiver/teacher may try to make the…
Separating Fact from Myth about Dyslexia
Children with dyslexia can suffer from lifelong academic struggles. They can also experience low self esteem, they might think that they are a failure and this can lead them to rebel or be depressed.Much has been…
Using Humour as a Tool for Effective Learning of Children with Disabilities
In the past, using lessons to make students laugh would not have been considered as something official or necessary, but today researchers and educators are being open with the idea.Research states that humour is…
The Use of iPods by Students with Learning Disabilities
Computers like laptops and desktops are a common sight in classrooms nowadays and children are being taught using various computer programs. However, special education schools are now starting to see the effectiveness…