Special Education Law: IDEA, IEPs, 504s, CSEs & Planning
Do you know your special education law? Learn important information for teachers on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 504 plans and CSEs. Find out how to write and carry out an IEP, work with parents and school boards and much more. What sort of benefits are you and your students entitled to? How do you get assistive technology for your classroom? Read about these issues and more here.
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 such an issue and how you can help overcome it.
How the Student With Special Needs Can Understand Test Formats
One 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 format. Here are some tips on modifying your teaching to get students prepared for testing.
Improving Self-Esteem & Confidence in Students with Special Needs
Many 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. Learn tips on building up your student’s confidence and decreasing their stress levels.
How to Increase Scores on State Benchmark Exams for Students with Special Needs
The 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. Instead, learn effective techniques to help these students improve confidence, self-esteem and test-taking skills.
Proposed Changes to the DSM V in Diagnosing Autism: What Does This Mean for Students?
One 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 include students currently diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Is this a real concern?
Creating IEP Goals for Language Reasoning & Verbal Intelligence
Create situations that encourage expressive language when designing verbal intelligence goals. Allow learners to reason throughout the day by expressing their thoughts on real events and experiences.
Creating IEP Goals for Decision Making Skills and Goal Setting
Decision-making skills and problem-solving skills are not the same thing. Skillful decisions are required with each step of the problem-solving process, when creating IEP decision-making goals. These decisive actions systematically analyze the situation.
The Purpose and Scope of Behavioral Management Plans in the Classroom
Managing behaviors can be challenging whether working with individuals with disabilities, mental health diagnoses or other needs. Targeting behaviors to support client, or student, success will benefit all stakeholders involved in treatment or educational services.
Multiple Intelligence Theory Provides a Reasons for Alternative Assessments in Special Education
Special learners' instructors are tempted to “teach test answers” for standardized achievement exams. However, multiple intelligences theory promotes that students personally compose an essay about their reading, instead of answering multiple-choice questions about it.
Moving Special Education Students Forward by Assessment and Making Changes
The improvement of special education students has to entail engagement along with achievement to define success. The learner’s potential individually and overall well-being are significant factors when ascertaining a positive outcome.
