Explaining Negative Test Results to Parents in IEP Meetings: Tips for Teachers
Sharing negative test results with parents during IEP meetings is one of the most unpleasant parts of teaching special education. There are a few …
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Gross Motor Development for Preschoolers with Aspergers
Children with Aspergers Syndrome are often challenged with poor gross motor coordination skills. Preschoolers with Aspergers Syndrome may have …
Continue ReadingIdentifying the Characteristics of Gifted Children
Gifted children can present a unique challenge for teachers and they often possess certain characteristics that set them apart from their classmates. …
Continue ReadingMuscular Dystrophy in the Classroom: Teaching Tips for Working With DMD Students
Students with muscular dystrophy require expert teaching, as well as a great deal of understanding, support and empathy from their teachers. This …
Continue ReadingCreating Scaffolding Instruction for Gifted and Exceptional Students
Gifted and exceptional students are often frustrated in traditional classroom learning environments. Scaffolding instruction can provide access and …
Continue ReadingStrategies for Teaching Students with ADHD
Students with ADHD are often overwhelmed in school and at home with class work and homework. Because of ADHD, they see the work as far too much and …
Continue ReadingFour Tips for Teaching Special Needs Children in the Mainstream Classroom
If you’re teaching children with special needs in an inclusion setting you’ll need to modify some of your teaching strategies. It really …
Continue ReadingTeaching Math to Students with ADHD
A student with ADHD often has a difficult time focusing in the classroom. Staying on task during math assignments can be particularly difficult for …
Continue ReadingTransitions for Asperger's Children in the Classroom: Strategies For Teachers
Asperger’s syndrome is a disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. Students who have this syndrome are prone to intense anxiety due to …
Continue ReadingStudents Diagnosed with ADHD in General Education
While some students diagnosed with ADHD end up in Special Education, many other will end up in general education. How do we as general education …
Continue ReadingThe Differences Between an IEP, a 504 Plan and Title 1: A Brief Overview
This brief overview will help parents understand the differences between three common terms often referenced in special education, and what they mean …
Continue ReadingIDEA (Individuals With Disabilities Education Act): Creating an IEP (Individualized Education Program) for Students With Disabilities
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) provides the foundational cornerstone of education accommodations and services for students with …
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