Using Accommodations to the Full Advantage to Improve Test Scores
One common problem students with special needs face is imply not using their allowed accommodations such as longer test time, etc. Learn why this is …
Continue ReadingOne common problem students with special needs face is imply not using their allowed accommodations such as longer test time, etc. Learn why this is …
Continue ReadingOne of the easier things you can do to help students with special needs perform better on tests is to simply familiarize students with the test …
Continue ReadingMany students with special needs want to do well on exams, but face a multitude of challenges. Some of which are low self-esteem and text anxiety. …
Continue ReadingThe last thing a Special Education teacher should do is expect students with special needs to perform the same as a typical student in all areas. …
Continue ReadingOne of the proposed changes to the DSM V includes updating the criteria for diagnosing Autism. Many are worried that the new standards will no longer …
Continue ReadingCreate situations that encourage expressive language when designing verbal intelligence goals. Allow learners to reason throughout the day by …
Continue ReadingDecision-making skills and problem-solving skills are not the same thing. Skillful decisions are required with each step of the problem-solving …
Continue ReadingManaging behaviors can be challenging whether working with individuals with disabilities, mental health diagnoses or other needs. Targeting behaviors …
Continue ReadingThe improvement of special education students has to entail engagement along with achievement to define success. The learner’s potential …
Continue ReadingSpecial learners’ instructors are tempted to “teach test answers” for standardized achievement exams. However, multiple intelligences theory …
Continue ReadingService dogs give valuable assistance to disabled children in various ways; alerting them to danger or opening doors. Are schools that bar these …
Continue ReadingA student’s IEP is often their lifeline to academic, social, and emotional success. Incorporating assistive technology into this plan helps to …
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