This study summarizes 20 studies of more than 4,600 students in kindergarten through Grade 12. Seven hundred sixty of the students have learning disabilities. The studies cover a 22 year […]
Parents can prepare themselves to talk with their children by considering how they are going to handle their child’s questions and emotions. They can also decide what information they would […]
Will, a 12-year-old boy with autism, is in middle school. During his IEP meeting it was decided that Will would have a paraprofessional aid him in the classroom, but Will […]
What do parents need to know about transportation? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes transportation within its definition of “related services.” This means that students with Individualized Education […]
Bullying is never okay. Here’s how you can be a kid against bullying! Bullying can happen anyplace—on the playground, on the bus, in the hallways, even in the bathroom. Bullying […]
“Children who bully suffer as much as those they target. They are significantly more likely than others to lead lives marked by school failure, depression, violence, crime, and other problems, […]
Assistive Technology Glossary 2012 PDF Version A Abbreviation Expansion Software: Abbreviation expansion software is used to help individuals become more efficient writers. This software will automatically expand words or phrases […]
Learning About Special Education Evaluation – Just for Parents If your child is having trouble learning in school, there are several things you can do. One is to talk with […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities that are like those provided to individuals on the basis of race, sex, national origin and […]
Commonly referred to as IDEA 2004 IDEA Reauthorized – H.R. 1350 A Summary of IDEA as provided by FAPE The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that […]
The law requires at least one team meeting resulting in a written IEP document. In the IEP meeting, parents and school personnel jointly make decisions about the educational program of […]
Developing the Health Plan The IEP may include health- or disability-related plans or a separate Individualized Health Plan (IHP) may be developed. If a health issue is identified during an […]
