Under IDEA 2004, the child’s IEP must include a statement of the child’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance. These are obtained from data taken from assessments. IEPs must ... Read More

Providing you with sample statements for IEPs is ongoing, this week you'll find a new set on 'Self Management' skills for many of the life skill program students. See all IEP ... Read More

Children with dyslexia will often experience difficulty remembering, recognizing, or reversing written letters, numbers, and words, they sometimes read words or letters backwards, and will often exhibit weak handwriting skills. ... Read More

It's not too late to sign up for the Council Of Exceptional Children (CEC) conference to be held on April 18-21, 2007 at the Kentucky International Convention Center Louisville, Kentucky. This ... Read More

Are your students lacking in motivation and having a hard time staying on target as we enter into the final term? If so, why not have them do some 3rd ... Read More

Many students don't need additional practice using the Dolch words. However, students with learning disabilities, especially language related will benefit tremendously from Dolch word activities. The Dolch words are ... Read More

Assessment and evaluation have one main purpose. That purpose is to improve student achievement. Although it may not always seem that way, it is certainly the intent. Learn what ... Read More

Only 2 weeks left to register for this webinar. "Equitable, Effective and Meaningful Grading Practices for Students with Disabilities" presented by Dennis D. Munk, Ed.D. Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007Time: 2:00 to ... Read More

When you are writing IEPs, it can sometimes be difficult to determine what specific areas to focus on. Here is a new category with sample IEP statements for hygiene, behavior, ... Read More

Autism, Aspergers, FAS, Gifted, Learning Disabled and many more are all labels we use to identify children with unique or special needs. Are they harmful or helpful? With more and ... Read More

Diagnosing reading difficulties early is extremely important to support struggling learners. The earlier a child is diagnosed, the greater chance for success if remediation and interventions are implemented. ... Read More