photo by:
James Gordon 
-
Who are the Children in Special Education?
IntroductionSince the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) nearly 30 years ago, ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
-
Physical or Health Disabilities Defined
The federal government considers physical disabilities and health disabilities as separate special education ...
-
What is Special Education?
Special education is a complex enterprise that can be defined and evaluated from many perspectives. One may, for ...
-
Special Needs & Disabilities: Information for Adults Who Care About Teens
What’s It All About?Teens with special needs and disabilities are at risk for developing long term physical, ...
Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
-
Six Major Principles of IDEA
IDEA is directed primarily at the states, which are responsible for providing education to their citizens. The majority ...
-
Developing You Child's IEP: The IEP Process
What's involved in developing my child's IEP?The process of developing your child's IEP involves two main things:(1) ...
-
IDEA Disability Categories
Discussions about students with disabilities sometimes seem to be contradictory. As you read this article and learn ...
-
Children With Special Needs: Your Rights as a Parent
Maine Special Education Regulations, Chapter 101, governs the provision of "equal educational opportunities/free ...
-
Why Are Laws Governing the Education of Exceptional Children Necessary?
An Exclusionary PastIt is said that a society can be judged by the way it treats those who are different. By this ...
-
A Cheat Sheet to the NICHCY State Resource Sheet
This cheat sheet is intended to help our readers make efficient use of NICHCY's State Resource Sheets.There are a lot ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
-
Parent to Parent Support
Sandra and Bruce's StoryWhat's Parent to Parent?What Happens After . . ?Can It Really Help Me?My Child Has a Rare ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
-
Learning Disabilities
Learning disability is a general term that describes specific kinds of learning problems. A learning disability can ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
-
The Over and Underrepresentation in Special Education Programs
An educational trend that will not go away and continues to concern federal, state, and local educational policy makers ...
-
Labeling and Eligibility for Special Education
Labeling is required to be included for special education. Under current law, to receive special education services, a ...
-
Different Types of Resource Rooms
Categorical Resource RoomsThese serve only students who have one particular disability. A resource room for students ...
-
Educación Especial: Miembros de Comités
El Comité de Educación Especial incluye a: Los padres del estudiante El maestro(a) de ...
-
Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: What Is a 504 Plan for Children with Special Needs?
If your child has a physical or mental disability, she/he may be eligible for a 504 plan. Section 504 of the ...
Source: Michigan Department of Education
-
Elegibilidad para Educación Especial
El proceso de educación especial¿ Qué es educación especial?La educación especial ...
Additional Content
-
1.
What Makes a Good Special Ed Classroom?
Your child spends much of her day in school, and her classroom can either help or hinder her learning. We've got tips...
Source: Education.com -
2.
Special Ed Teacher Tips to Try at Home
Special education experts have years of expertise when it comes to handling academic and behavior situations. Use our...
Source: Education.com -
3.
Differing Perspectives on Disabilities
Different disciplines, cultures, and individuals do not agree about what "disabilities" are and how to explain them...
-
4.
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
When parents learn that their child has a disability or a chronic illness, they begin a journey that takes them into a...
-
5.
El Proceso de Educación Especial: Revisión Anual/Reevaluación
El proceso de educación especial ¿ Qué es educación especial? La educación especial consiste en enseñanza...
