Special educators are always striving to improve student achievement with the best strategies, and appropriate accommodations and modifications. Sometimes it can be a challenge to reach and teach exceptional students ... Read More

This week, the focus is on literacy. Getting special needs children to read and write can be a challenge, here are some supports to assist: Word Familes Learn How To Use Word ... Read More

Are you a new teacher to special education this year? Here are a few helpful tips regarding IEPs to start your year off successfully: You'll have to write IEPs, here ... Read More

During those first few days of school, it's important to establish some routines and guidelines and to do some getting to know you activities. This week, I'm focusing on the ... Read More

The 2004 IDEA Regulations will go into effect 60 days after the official date of publication which was August 14th. Regulations will therefore go into effect on October 14, ... Read More

IQ Testing - Not Just about the Numbers Dates: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 and Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Times:2:00 to 3:30 PM ET, 1:00 to 2:30 PM CT, 11:00 AM to 12:30 Overview: ... Read More

Successful teaching in the inclusional classroom or in the special education classroom has one key ingredient that is required before any learning can occur. Without the key ingredient, you're doomed! ... Read More

Have you ever noticed the immense amount of educational jargon that tends to be used? Never mind education, I honestly think there's more in special education! If you've had ... Read More

There's always been a controversy surrounding the definition of LD when the observed academic problems are greater than what might be revealed on the child's intellectual tests. A change ... Read More

IQ Testing: Not Just About the NumbersIf this topic interests you, you'll want to sign up for this webinar on Aug. 16 and Aug. 23. Webinars are online seminars and ... Read More

Although this book was written for English Language Learners (ELL), the strategies used to teach comprehension will certainly assist learning disabled children and even those with dyslexia. Great practical methods ... Read More