Articles related to "Special Education"
The Special Education scandal: coming to a school near you?
Educational spending cuts are currently on the minds of governments, educators, parents, and other educational stakeholders across Canada. What will it all mean for students with special needs?
Educational spending cuts are currently on the minds of governments, educators, parents, and other educational stakeholders across Canada. What will it all mean for students with special needs?
Special Education and Adequate Yearly Progress
How and when special education students should be factored into the accountability provisions of NCLB is not a controversy that will go away quickly.
adequate yearly progress • mantra • yoga • ayp • special education director
How and when special education students should be factored into the accountability provisions of NCLB is not a controversy that will go away quickly.
adequate yearly progress • mantra • yoga • ayp • special education director
NY v. Tom F.: Impact on Special Ed
While the vote means that NYC will have to pay Tom F.'s bills for the private education of his son, Gilbert, the issue remains unresolved for most Americans.
paying for special education • idea 2004 • special education private school • supreme court special education • new york v tom f
While the vote means that NYC will have to pay Tom F.'s bills for the private education of his son, Gilbert, the issue remains unresolved for most Americans.
paying for special education • idea 2004 • special education private school • supreme court special education • new york v tom f
Disconnect in Special Ed Placement
The Disconnect between syndromes, disorders, and conditions on the one hand and placement in Special Education on the other is sometimes hard to explain to parents. This
special education placement • adhd • attention deficit • dyslexia • fetal alcohol
The Disconnect between syndromes, disorders, and conditions on the one hand and placement in Special Education on the other is sometimes hard to explain to parents. This
special education placement • adhd • attention deficit • dyslexia • fetal alcohol
...And she tore the stickers off
The most important lessons are not found in test grades.
testing • special education • coded • children • third grade testing
The most important lessons are not found in test grades.
testing • special education • coded • children • third grade testing
A Philosophy of Curriculum
Three basic educational approaches competed in the second half of the 20th century to shape our views on WHAT we should teach and HOW we should teach it...
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • perennialism
Three basic educational approaches competed in the second half of the 20th century to shape our views on WHAT we should teach and HOW we should teach it...
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • perennialism
A Philosophy of Education
Summer is a good time to think about WHY we do what we do. Whether you're a teacher of a parent, time off gives us all time to reflect...
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • government
Summer is a good time to think about WHY we do what we do. Whether you're a teacher of a parent, time off gives us all time to reflect...
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • government
Autism Education
There are many items that need to be assessed before entering your child into a pre-school setting. Besides the facility, take a look at the teachers and staff.
special education • autism • early intervention • teachers • staff
There are many items that need to be assessed before entering your child into a pre-school setting. Besides the facility, take a look at the teachers and staff.
special education • autism • early intervention • teachers • staff
Book Review: A Parent's Guide
Michael T. Bailey's new book, "Special Education: A Parent’s Guide for Children’s Success," is an excellent summer read if you have a child with a disability...
special education: a parent’s guide for children’s • michael t. bailey • down syndrome • down's syndrome • special education
Michael T. Bailey's new book, "Special Education: A Parent’s Guide for Children’s Success," is an excellent summer read if you have a child with a disability...
special education: a parent’s guide for children’s • michael t. bailey • down syndrome • down's syndrome • special education
Build Language and Communication
Often a Down syndrome child won't say a word no matter how much you model, practice, or coax. One day, he says it clearly as if he has been practicing it in his room
special ed • special education • talking • down syndrome • bubbles
Often a Down syndrome child won't say a word no matter how much you model, practice, or coax. One day, he says it clearly as if he has been practicing it in his room
special ed • special education • talking • down syndrome • bubbles
Disabilty or difference? It's all in how you look at it.
Learning disabilities - are they disabilites are differences? Should people who deal with learning disabilites be called disabled or just different?
learning disabilities • different • differences • ld • add
Learning disabilities - are they disabilites are differences? Should people who deal with learning disabilites be called disabled or just different?
learning disabilities • different • differences • ld • add
Gaydos v Cupertino Union
Is having some food rubbed in your face worth $700,000? Or perhaps more importantly, how closely should the principal watch special education teachers. The Gaydos v Cuper
gaydos • cupertino • gaydos v cupertino • karen miller • asperger
Is having some food rubbed in your face worth $700,000? Or perhaps more importantly, how closely should the principal watch special education teachers. The Gaydos v Cuper
gaydos • cupertino • gaydos v cupertino • karen miller • asperger
Inclusive Special Education: An Introduction
An introduction for both parents and educators to inclusive education--what it is and what it might look like (examples).
inclusion • mainstreaming • special education • education • learning
An introduction for both parents and educators to inclusive education--what it is and what it might look like (examples).
inclusion • mainstreaming • special education • education • learning
Is My Child Losing Out?
Many parents are becoming concerned that their children are losing out in schools where special needs students are in the regular classroom. This is an explanation of why this does not have to be the case.
special education • mainstreaming • inclusion • education • schools
Many parents are becoming concerned that their children are losing out in schools where special needs students are in the regular classroom. This is an explanation of why this does not have to be the case.
special education • mainstreaming • inclusion • education • schools
Jessica's Journey
A brief look at the life of a first-time author.
disability • disability awareness • special education • teacher • jessica mcfarlane
A brief look at the life of a first-time author.
disability • disability awareness • special education • teacher • jessica mcfarlane
Lesson Plans 2 (Time)
Time. I love it when I have it. I hate it when I don’t have enough of it. And education is one of the most time bound activities humans participate in.
lesson plans • time • instruction • ld • learning disabilities
Time. I love it when I have it. I hate it when I don’t have enough of it. And education is one of the most time bound activities humans participate in.
lesson plans • time • instruction • ld • learning disabilities
Lesson Plans 3
How do you make a sandwich? It seems like a simple question - unless you have to write about it and you have a learning disability. Writing can become a daunting task if you have a disability.
west virginia fourth grade writing rubric • writing • reading • special education • sandwiches
How do you make a sandwich? It seems like a simple question - unless you have to write about it and you have a learning disability. Writing can become a daunting task if you have a disability.
west virginia fourth grade writing rubric • writing • reading • special education • sandwiches
Lesson Plans 4 (Spirals)
The concept of a spiral curriculum has changed the way I teach this year. I suspect thatthe concept will change the way most teachers teach before too much longer. And special needs students will benefit from that.
spiral curriculum • readiness to learn • everyday math • ld • learning disabilities
The concept of a spiral curriculum has changed the way I teach this year. I suspect thatthe concept will change the way most teachers teach before too much longer. And special needs students will benefit from that.
spiral curriculum • readiness to learn • everyday math • ld • learning disabilities
Living with Learning Disabilites - part 2
Part two of my life... mostly now. Also a look into how I run my classroom.
special ed. • special education • dyslexia • dyslexic • ld
Part two of my life... mostly now. Also a look into how I run my classroom.
special ed. • special education • dyslexia • dyslexic • ld
Mainstream Education
There are many challenges when attempting to find the right fit for your child in a school. Mainstreaming can be a viable option for your child.
autism • special education • mainstream • socialization • mentors
There are many challenges when attempting to find the right fit for your child in a school. Mainstreaming can be a viable option for your child.
autism • special education • mainstream • socialization • mentors
NCLB & the NEA
The National Education Association held its annual convention this week and the main topic was the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law - and how to change it...
nclb • nea • reauthorization • education • special education
The National Education Association held its annual convention this week and the main topic was the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law - and how to change it...
nclb • nea • reauthorization • education • special education
Soon: a Dyslexia Test
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
Summer Lessons for Teachers
What do teachers do during the summer? Would you believe it: they go to school! Well, a lot of them, anyway. And now is about the time each year that much of it gets plan
highly qualified • mark warner • lesson plans • continuing education • professional development
What do teachers do during the summer? Would you believe it: they go to school! Well, a lot of them, anyway. And now is about the time each year that much of it gets plan
highly qualified • mark warner • lesson plans • continuing education • professional development
The "IDEA" of Assistive Technology
Students' rights to assistive technology under special education law.
assistive technology • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • devices
Students' rights to assistive technology under special education law.
assistive technology • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • devices
The Roles of Students and Teachers
What is the place of students? What is the role of teachers? The questions are reciprocal in the sense that you must have students in order to be a teacher.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • student-teacher ratio
What is the place of students? What is the role of teachers? The questions are reciprocal in the sense that you must have students in order to be a teacher.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • student-teacher ratio
The Special Education Process
A how-to for the process of special education. Definitions of individualized education plans, evaluation reports, and the local education agency.
iep expanation • what is an iep • individual education plan infomation • what is an er • evaluation report information
A how-to for the process of special education. Definitions of individualized education plans, evaluation reports, and the local education agency.
iep expanation • what is an iep • individual education plan infomation • what is an er • evaluation report information
Things Schools Do Besides Teach
Before a child is taught anything in school, the school system provides a service that is indispensable: it ensures that the child has been inoculated against diphtheria.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • disability
Before a child is taught anything in school, the school system provides a service that is indispensable: it ensures that the child has been inoculated against diphtheria.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • disability
Vocab: Accommodations
The law says that a school has to "accommodate" a student's disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of understanding your child's r
accommodations • modifications • special education • peer tutoring • assistive technology
The law says that a school has to "accommodate" a student's disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of understanding your child's r
accommodations • modifications • special education • peer tutoring • assistive technology
Vocab: FAPE
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
The law says that your school system is obligated to provide a student with disabilities with a FAPE – a free appropriate public education. Do you know what that MEANS?
free appropriate public education • fape • lre • least restrictive environment • special education
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy live with symptoms that range from the barely noticeable to the severe and profound.
cerebral palsy • orthopedical impaired • orthopedic impairment • idea • special education
Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy live with symptoms that range from the barely noticeable to the severe and profound.
cerebral palsy • orthopedical impaired • orthopedic impairment • idea • special education
What is The 504 And How Do I Know If I Qualify?
This is an article that will help you get a better understanding of what a <b>504</b> plan is and what you will have to do to put one into place for your child.
504 plan • special education
This is an article that will help you get a better understanding of what a <b>504</b> plan is and what you will have to do to put one into place for your child.
504 plan • special education
Why Labels Matter - Part I
Does it matter how your child is classified as a special education student? I mean, after all, Special Ed is SPECIAL ED: right?
special education • listserv • aspergers • labels • classification
Does it matter how your child is classified as a special education student? I mean, after all, Special Ed is SPECIAL ED: right?
special education • listserv • aspergers • labels • classification
Why Special Education?
Why Special education? Why does it exsist? Why do we need it? How does it help ME?
special education • special • special needs kids • idea • 504
Why Special education? Why does it exsist? Why do we need it? How does it help ME?
special education • special • special needs kids • idea • 504
NCD's Report: What are the AT Implications?
What can the National Council on Disability's IDEA compliance report teach us about AT in public schools?
national council on disability • ncd • idea • compliance report • special education law
What can the National Council on Disability's IDEA compliance report teach us about AT in public schools?
national council on disability • ncd • idea • compliance report • special education law
Maine Asperger Ruling
This seems to be the year for Asperger's Syndrome court rulings. So far there have been two important ones in the first three months of the year...
asperger • asperger's • a.s. • as • civil rights
This seems to be the year for Asperger's Syndrome court rulings. So far there have been two important ones in the first three months of the year...
asperger • asperger's • a.s. • as • civil rights
Building Handwriting Muscles
Memories of Playdoh: cookies, flowers, dinosaurs, and whatever you could dream up. Playdoh offers more for a child with cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
daily living skills • cp • cerebral palsy • muscular dystrophy • autism spectrum
Memories of Playdoh: cookies, flowers, dinosaurs, and whatever you could dream up. Playdoh offers more for a child with cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
daily living skills • cp • cerebral palsy • muscular dystrophy • autism spectrum
Career Outlook: Teachers
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Defeat or not Defeat - that is the question.
How I helped kids in my classroom beat the feeling of defeat.
defeat • failure • depression • special education • students
How I helped kids in my classroom beat the feeling of defeat.
defeat • failure • depression • special education • students
Difficulties of an Urban Education
This article addresses the difficulties of working in an urban public school as a first year teacher.
teachers • students • disabilities • new york city
This article addresses the difficulties of working in an urban public school as a first year teacher.
teachers • students • disabilities • new york city
Disabled Kids Jump Rope
What adaptations can be made for physically disabled kids to jump rope?
physically disabled • physically handicapped • wheelchair • walker • crutches
What adaptations can be made for physically disabled kids to jump rope?
physically disabled • physically handicapped • wheelchair • walker • crutches
Help Your Deaf Child Read
If a deaf child struggles to understand words and to talk, how does he learn to read? This is the first in a series of articles on reading and deafness.
deaf • deafness • reading • language • vocabulary
If a deaf child struggles to understand words and to talk, how does he learn to read? This is the first in a series of articles on reading and deafness.
deaf • deafness • reading • language • vocabulary
Learning Disability Accommodations
Learning disability accommodations are necessary to help students learn despite their disabilities. Learning disability accommodations level the playing field.
learning disabilities • accommodations • regular education classroom • modifications • special needs
Learning disability accommodations are necessary to help students learn despite their disabilities. Learning disability accommodations level the playing field.
learning disabilities • accommodations • regular education classroom • modifications • special needs
Lesson Plans 7 (The Test!)
The time is near when students throughout the country will struggle with pencil and paper to prove whether their school is worth the bricks it's built with...
adequate yearly progress • mantra • yoga • ayp • special education director
The time is near when students throughout the country will struggle with pencil and paper to prove whether their school is worth the bricks it's built with...
adequate yearly progress • mantra • yoga • ayp • special education director
Placed? Who decides, and how?
When you talk about the decision making process, about determining (in the words of the law) "whether the child is a child with a disability," who decides, and how?
learning disability • ld • wiat-ii • wechsler individual achievement test • idea 2004
When you talk about the decision making process, about determining (in the words of the law) "whether the child is a child with a disability," who decides, and how?
learning disability • ld • wiat-ii • wechsler individual achievement test • idea 2004
Playing Ball w/ Physical Handicaps
A child with a physical disability can be a team player. Here are the game rules.
physical disability • cerebral palsy • gross motor • occupational therapy • physical therapy
A child with a physical disability can be a team player. Here are the game rules.
physical disability • cerebral palsy • gross motor • occupational therapy • physical therapy
Supreme Court to Hear Special Ed Case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in October on a case with important implications for special education.
greg cruey • special education • due process • burden of proof • iep
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in October on a case with important implications for special education.
greg cruey • special education • due process • burden of proof • iep
Vocab: LRE
The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?
lre • least restrictive environment • disability • broan v. board • civil rights
The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?
lre • least restrictive environment • disability • broan v. board • civil rights
Vocab: Modifications
The law requires a school to "modify" curriculum when necessary for a student with disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of under
modify • modified • modifications • idea • special education
The law requires a school to "modify" curriculum when necessary for a student with disabilities. Do you know what that MEANS? Technical jargon can get in the way of under
modify • modified • modifications • idea • special education
What is FASD?
Among the less talked about disabilities encountered in education today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD. The fact that it is not a topic of conversation doesn
fas • fetal alcohol syndrome • fetal alcohol spectrum disorder • special education • alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder
Among the less talked about disabilities encountered in education today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD. The fact that it is not a topic of conversation doesn
fas • fetal alcohol syndrome • fetal alcohol spectrum disorder • special education • alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder
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