Special Education
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3 Easy Steps for Special Education Students to Get Ready for College
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Here are three quick and easy ways to help your student get ready for college. Take these steps now to make the transition of living away from home smoother, and, hopefully, as stress free as possible. 1) Take advantage of…
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The Differences Between Accommodations in High School and College
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Advocacy is the key word for exceptional students transitioning to college. Students and parents will need to ask for any available accommodations in college. These supports are not automatically transferred like an IEP is transferred from school to school. Colleges…
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Teach the Teacher!
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Some educators, believe it or not, have no clue about what a student who “learns differently” requires. This isn’t always their fault. Common Core standards with state tests require so much attention that teachers may lose sight of the needy….
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IEP Challenges? Remember These 3 Words
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“Least Restrictive Environment” When IEP challenges arise, some parents find themselves at a loss for words. Many are determined to get their student help, but can get tangled in administrative “roadblocks.” Parents usually have a good idea what their kidlet…
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Why American Sign Language Is Not Just for Deaf People
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If you have ever thought that your student could not go to college due to the difficulty of needing to earn credit in another world language, then please read on. Depending on which degree program or college a student plans…