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Jerry's Special Education Blog July 2007 Archive

By Jerry Webster, About.com Guide to Special Education

Effective Problem Solving

Tuesday July 31, 2007
Problem solving and resolving conflict effectively is a great skill to have throughout life. In special education, whether you are experiencing conflict with teachers, parents, administrators or students, you need ... Read More

The Value of Early Intervention - 3 Year Research Study

Saturday July 28, 2007
A 3 year nationwide study study involving eight school districts funded by the US Department of Education is going to review the impact of early intervention for early language, literacy ... Read More

When They Become Aggressive.....

Tuesday July 24, 2007
One of the most troubling issues to deal with can be child aggression. What makes a child become aggressive? What can you do to be proactive? How do you stop ... Read More

What About Those Letter Reversals?

Saturday July 21, 2007
This is a question often asked by parents of young students. Of course, it was once believed that a child who made many letter reversals probably had some type of ... Read More

A Word About Tourette Syndrome

Thursday July 19, 2007
I remember the first time I experienced a young student who seemed to utter in such a way that I couldn't quite make out what he was saying. I ... Read More

Summer Holiday Worksheets

Sunday July 15, 2007
Children with learning disabilities benefit tremendously when encouraged to participate in language concept skills during longer school breaks. Check out these worksheets to help them learn when to use capital ... Read More

Observational Checklists

Thursday July 12, 2007
As a parent, you are your child's first and best teacher. Take a keen interest in what they are learning and where their strengths and weaknesses are. Use these checklists ... Read More

Touring About

Sunday July 8, 2007
The guides here at About.com certainly know their stuff and if you're interested in special education, you've come to the right place. Whether you are a parent, teacher or person ... Read More

High Rankings But Do the Parents Agree?

Thursday July 5, 2007
Tennessee is one of nine states that meets the federal standards for special education, but some parents who have children with special needs are surprised at the ranking. The inclusional ... Read More

Tips for Holiday/Vacation Learning

Monday July 2, 2007
Sometimes the boredom of a car ride can stimulate great opportunities for math and language development. I always say 'seize the moment' for learning. Here are some ideas to keep ... Read More

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