A Child With Needs

In accordance with teacher appreciation week, Thank you to all the wonderful teachers who make us realize… and that we can get there because… Thank you!!! Related Articles to ‘Teacher Appreciation: Thank you to all Those Making a Difference’ Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You to All Who Change Lives Happy Monday! A Thank You for [...]

In the current technological age, technology in the classroom is often a leading force in education, but how can a smartphone be used to further a students success. Here is a info graphic on just that topic: Do Smartphones Make Smart Students… As technology takes over the classroom, it is important to keep it researched [...]

Here is a great info-graphic on Special Education in the United States. According to it’s information, Special Education is defined as “specifically designed instruction to meet unique needs of a child with a disability.” It also shows the variety of special needs including: specific learning disability, language/speech impairment, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, orthopedic [...]

Educating special needs children provides it own challenges and rewards. Children with mental retardation, autism, severe disabilities, and multiple disabilities need special education that focuses on their current developmental levels. By focusing on their current levels, instead of the information normally provided in their chronological age/grade level, the children can be given goals that they [...]

The Importance of Self-Advocacy Self-Advocacy is essential to a smooth transition. No one has a greater stake in the outcome of transition planning than the student with a disability. The student should be an active, participating member of the transition team, as well as the focus of all activities. For a young person with a [...]

People learn through different processes that are affected by internal and external factors. Many psychologists and other professionals through personal philosophies and organized research have theorized upon these processes of learning. One such process is the Social Cognitive Theory. Social Cognitive Theory is based on a behaviorism approach, which is very applicable to those with [...]

When it seems like your child or student really needs some extra help, you may look at the possibility of qualifying for special education. It is a process. Here are some of the steps involved. PREREFERRAL Prereferral generally starts when a teacher in a general education classroom identifies a student as having difficulties with the [...]

All individual’s are different, and although it seems inevitable kids will learn about children who are different, it is essential to teach them how to respond correctly. Now most of this is taught through the parents reaction, but when working as a teacher, there is a unique chance for also developing an accepting individual. These [...]

What is self advocacy? Developing self-knowledge is the first step in self advocacy skills. Learning about one’s self involves the identification of learning styles, strengths and weakness, interests, and preferences. For students with mild disabilities, developing an awareness of the accommodations they need will help them ask for necessary accommodations on a job and in [...]

As school is back in session, a big thank you to all the teacher’s out there rocking it regularly. It is through your hard work and dedication that children not only learn but succeed. Thank you for all you do!   Related Articles to ‘Happy Monday! A Thank You for Teachers’ Disabilities Quote Teacher Appreciation [...]