What Can ADHD Look Like in a Classroom Setting?
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My Child Has Dyscalculia, What Now?
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Reading Disabilities In The World Of Special Education
Disability in Reading A student with a disability in Reading might find challenges with reading comprehension, reading fluency, or both. A reading disability can fall under the category of “Specific Learning Disability” as defined in IDEA Section 1401 (30). Reading Comprehension Reading comprehension is understanding the meaning behind what is read. If a student struggles with […]
Access To The Curriculum: A Special Education Definition
Access To The Curriculum What does access to the curriculum really mean and what does it look like in practical application? Access To The Curriculum The phrase Access To The Curriculum has a slightly deeper meaning when applied in special education. In simple terms it means putting tools or services in place to support a […]
What Are Compensatory Special Education Services?
Compensatory Special Education Services If your school district does not provide your child the special education services they are required to, you may be eligible for Compensatory Education Services. What is Compensatory Education? Compensatory education is extra education support needed for your child to make up for special education services that have been lost when service […]
Why Won’t My Child Use Special Education Accommodations?
Why Won’t My Child Use Their Special Education Accommodations? If your child is refusing to use their Special Education Accommodations in school, the IEP team needs to understand the WHY behind this behavior. What Could The WHY Be? There are many reasons why a child might not be using the accommodations you have fought so […]
Twice Exceptional and Special Education
Twice Exceptional The term twice exceptional, often abbreviated as 2e, became part of educational vocabulary in the mid-1990s. It refers to gifted students who also have some form of learning or developmental disability. Twice Exceptional – what is it? The term Twice Exceptional, also referred to as “2e,” is used to describe children who have […]
Opposition Defiance Disorder: A Behavioral Challenge In The Classroom
Oppositional Defiance Disorder If your child has been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), it is likely that the associated behaviors are causing challenges in the classroom. How can your child’s behavioral needs be met? Oppositional Defiance Disorder: What is it? Oppositional defiance disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed […]
What Are Related Services within Special Education?
Related Services What are related services within the special education environment? What is a Related Service? Related services in the special education world, are services that are required for a specific child’s situation, which facilitate their ability to benefit from special education services. Do Related Services have to be provided by law? Yes! The concept […]
IEP Goals – Importance of Measurable Goals in Special Education
The Importance of Measurable IEP Goals Sometimes, an IEP team ends up developing, unmeasurable or non-specific goals in a child’s IEP. Needs and goals drive services, so their quality is key. A Common Complaint A common complaint from parents is “my child has had an IEP for a number of years but doesn’t seem to […]