Tag: special education

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE – NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS

Unfortunately, far too often, I find both parents and teachers seem to think that by the time a kid gets to high school,...

Explaining Specially Designed Instruction

It addresses their Individualized Program (IEP) goals; accounts for their disability; provides modifications or...

Recognizing and Responding to Anxiety in Children with Special Needs

Although most of us don’t need hard-core evidence on the topic, Dr Lawrence Fung from Stanford Medicine states,...

Inclusive Education…. More Than Just Visiting

Certainly, one of the most advocated for settings for kids with disabilities is that of a regular education classroom. ...

5 Red Flags That Require Parent Advocacy

It is certainly hard for a parent to know what happens at their child’s school, especially if they don't verbally...

Easing Into the New School Year

For those parents whose kids are just about finishing up Extended School Year, or those who might be taking a couple weeks...

Can Comics Help Kids Develop Reading Skills?

You Betcha!! Many kids that I know, who happen to have disabilities, really love comic books/graphic novels. When they can...

Taking the Fright Out of Transitioning to Middle School

The transition to middle school can be a scary one for any student and parent, let alone for a child with a disability....

4 Special Education Laws Parents Should Know

......and teachers should know them too. Hopefully you know that schools don't offer services, supports or inclusive...

5 Signs of a Good IEP

While there are most certainly more than 5 things you need to watch for in developing your child's IEP, I'd have to say...