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The Section 504 and IDEA are federal laws designed to help students with disabilities. These two, however, have significant differences that will make …
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Students in the gifted program are often extremely interested in one subject, and they wish to study that subject in depth in the gifted classroom. …
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Do you remember how you acquired your reading skills? The act of reading seemed so intuitive that people take for granted the complex processes …
Continue ReadingBecause gifted students learn differently, they should be tested differently. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy as a model for assessing exceptional …
Continue ReadingSome special education students qualify for extended school year services, which allow them to receive educational support during the summer break. …
Continue ReadingThe preschool special needs classroom is nothing if not chaotic at times. There are therapists, parents, and other professionals constantly in and …
Continue ReadingIf you have a student with low vision in your classroom for the first time, you probably have some questions. From what is considered low vision to …
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This fun art activity is great for visually impaired children as it combines learning about animals, art activities and night and day activities - all …
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Tactile books are a great tool for teaching students with vision impairment. They are also great for an integrated activity to teach mainstream kids …
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Summer is a great time to be out and about in the sunshine. Caring for kids with special needs means taking some extra precautions. Here are some …
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