Jessica Beder, Noodle.com In life, there may be nothing worse than feeling like you’re on the outside. Old or young, professionally or personally, the yearning to be accepted is among…
DetailsBy Ginny Osewalt Paraprofessional is the fancy word to describe a host of people who surround and help your child every day at school. They are sometimes called classroom assistants,…
DetailsBy Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News May 5, 2015 As mental health professionals, policymakers and advocates focus on taking steps to mend the fragmented mental health care system, the role…
DetailsBy Jessica Minahan, M.Ed, BCBA “You need to calm down.” This is something I hear a lot in my work as a behavior specialist when a student starts to get…
DetailsBy Ann McCarthy When problems with social skills impact your child’s success in school, addressing them should become part of the IEP. Write objectives to improve social skills as you…
DetailsAn Organization for Autism Research Guide Life Journey through Autism: Navigating the Special Education System is designed as a resource for parents.
DetailsBy Lynda L. West, Stephanie Corbey, Arden Boyer-Stephens, and Bonnie Jones, et al. No one has a greater stake in the outcome of transition planning than the student with a…
DetailsBy Doug Goldberg This article will help you truly prepare for your next IEP meeting.
Detailsby Eileen Hammar and Anne Malatchi 1. Be proactive “Taking initiative does not mean being pushy, obnoxious, or aggressive. It does mean recognizing our responsibility to make things happen.”
DetailsRead the 2015 Special Education Opportunity Review documents:
