Two Easily Adaptable Art Projects for Special Needs Students
Art projects can advance the creative expression of all students, but it can be tough to find some that are easily adaptable for kids with special …
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Age Eligibility and Student Coverage under IDEA
So who’s covered under IDEA anyway? What is the age eligibility requirement for IDEA coverage? There are many questions regarding the age of …
Continue ReadingAutism Spectrum Disorders and Differentiated Instruction
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders can be extremely gifted and extremely deficient in academic and behavioral abilities. Autistic student’s …
Continue ReadingTwice Exceptional Students: Helping Gifted Yet Disabled Children Realize Their Potential
Twice exceptional students are those who have been classified by the school system as being both gifted and disabled. These students require …
Continue Reading5 Tips for Success With Students Who Have Intellectual Disabilities
Children come in all shapes and sizes. Their personalities, needs, and learning styles all vary. Students with disabilities have a variety of …
Continue ReadingHelping ADHD Children Succeed in School: Making Learning Meaningful
It is common to look at your students with ADHD and feel proud of the accommodations you have made and the teaching techniques you are using but still …
Continue ReadingShould You Use Section 504 or the IDEA to Help Your Child With Special Education Needs?
The Section 504 and IDEA are federal laws designed to help students with disabilities. These two, however, have significant differences that will make …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Teaching Gifted and Talented Students: Holding Expert Days
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. …
Continue ReadingWhat teachers should know when teaching special children to read: Know how to help a special child acquire reading skills: Read special education teaching tips
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 ReadingApplying All Tiers of Bloom's Taxonomy To Your Gifted Students
Because gifted students learn differently, they should be tested differently. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy as a model for assessing exceptional …
Continue ReadingWhy Special Education Students May Need Extended Services
Some special education students qualify for extended school year services, which allow them to receive educational support during the summer break. …
Continue ReadingPlanning and Preschool Activities Management for Special Needs Classrooms
The preschool special needs classroom is nothing if not chaotic at times. There are therapists, parents, and other professionals constantly in and …
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