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The ABCs of Advocacy for Children With Special Needs
Parents, teachers and children working together as partners will enable children with special needs to access the ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Parent Checklist for Special Education
This checklist is designed to be used by parents to aid in their selection or to help improve programs for their young ...
Source: Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD)
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Questions Often Asked by Parents About Special Education Services
I think my child may need special help in school. What do I do? Begin by finding out more about special services and ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Developing Your Child’s IEP
Table of Contents Introduction I. ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Alphabet Soup: Understanding the Language of Special Education
The world of special education seems to come with its own unique language. It’s full of abbreviations and shorthand ...
Source: Education.com
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Transition Services for Children With Disabilities
NICHCY is pleased to connect you with resources on transition services for youth with disabilities.Under the ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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School and Parent Responsibilities in Special Education
IDEA provides the legal rights for individuals with disabilities to receive free, appropriate public education. ...
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Section 504 Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions are frequently asked by individuals interested in Section 504 issues of school relevance. Q: ...
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Transition Planning: A Team Effort
IntroductionThe completion of high school is the beginning of adult life. Entitlement to public education ends, and ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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The 10 Basic Steps in Special Education
Children can have all sorts of difficulties growing up. Sometimes problems are obvious right from the start; and ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Communicating with Your Child's School Through Letter Writing
IntroductionThroughout your child's school years, there is always a need to communicate with school: teachers, ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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How is Early Childhood Intervention Provided?
Special education and early childhood education are separate entities, yet they are intertwined. We cannot fully ...
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Interventions to Boost Self-esteem, Social Competence, and Social Skills
We will focus on how a person's self-concept changes over time and the importance of social competence in the formation ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Early Transitions for Children and Families: Transitions from Infant/Toddler Services to Preschool Education
Transitions for young children can occur at a number of points: as the child moves from the hospital to the family's ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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High School Completion by Youth with Disabilities
Whether youth complete high school or leave without finishing can be associated with both economic and social ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Helping Students with Disabilities Succeed in State and District Writing Assessments
While writing poses significant challenges for many students with disabilities, good teaching can help them overcome ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Decoding Special Ed
If your child's teacher has suggested evaluation for special education, then get set for a whole slew of acronyms, from...
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Recognizing the Gifted Child
At two, when the other sandbox kids pointed to the sky saying "plane, plane," she said, "Look, Mommy! That's an...
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Educating the Gifted Child
You've seen the papers. Our Nation's Report Card, a result of No Child Left Behind, shows who's "proficient" and who's...
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Special Education Services for Preschoolers with Disabilities
Special education is instruction specifically designed to address the educational and related developmental needs of...
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Participating in the IEP Meeting
So, your first IEP meeting is coming up. How do you get ready? Here are some suggestions. What do I do before the...
