Making Sensory Integration IEP Goals
Children with autism have specific sensory issues, that need to be addressed in order to help them learn. Here’s how you can create sensory …
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Is a Student Meeting an IEP Goal? Data Collection Forms Can Help
How do you know if a student is meeting his or her IEP goals? Charting progress can be tricky if you aren’t keeping data. Find ideas for simple …
Continue ReadingSample IEP Goals for Writing - Content, Fluency, Focus, Convention and Editing, and Style
IEP goals in written expression should include individual goals in various areas including content, fluency and focus. The following sample goals for …
Continue ReadingSetting IEP Goals for Reading and Math
Turning data into measurable objectives and goals can be a difficult task. Learn about gathering information for IEP goals and find sample objectives …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Steps for Referring a Student for a Special Education Evaluation?
When a child isn’t able to keep up with homework or in-class assignments, parents and general education teachers may decide to investigate …
Continue ReadingLearn About Funding Sources for Disabilities: Adaptive Equipment
Learn how to use vendor and manufacturer’s programs, Medicaid, private insurance, school districts, charitable organizations, and tax-advantaged …
Continue ReadingLearn What is the Least Restrictive Environment Term, Why LRE is Required and How It is Determined
Learn what least restrictive environment is, why the law requires it and how it is determined. Also, get an overview of the full continuum of special …
Continue ReadingThe New York Dignity for All Students Act: Permanent Changes
This article looks back on the Dignity for All Students Act, which became New York State Law in 2010. This law amended the New York Education Law in …
Continue ReadingAssemble an IEP Team: What It Takes to Be Effective
Anyone involved in the education of exceptional students understands the necessity of collaboration. Read on to learn key components of effective IEP …
Continue ReadingTips to Setting Student Learning Goals in Special Education
Do you need to create learning goals for students with disabilities? If you answered yes, then this article is for you. Read on to learn more.
Continue ReadingWhat Does BEH Mean in Special Education? The Bureau of Education for the Handicapped
In talking about special education, do you know what BEH refers to? You may be surprised to learn what it is known as today. Read on to learn more.
Continue ReadingEducationally Related Support Services: A Guide for Teachers
Do you know all of the educationally related support services that children with special needs can receive? The key is to relate all needed services …
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