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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …