Big Win for Students with Disabilities from SCOTUS
On June 12, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, marking a significant victory for students with disabilities and their families. The case centered on a Minnesota student with a rare form of epilepsy that made it...
Quick Tips: Understanding Dyslexia
Dyslexia is something that affects numerous students, and can make it harder for them to learn. In order to know how to make learning easier for them, it’s important to know what dyslexia is, the signs to look for, and other vital information regarding dyslexia. ...
Quick Tips: Mastering Inclusion for Student with IEPs
It’s important for students with IEPs to feel included in the classroom and beyond. Inclusion for students with IEPs is more than just a physical environment, and is not something they have to earn. Inclusion begins at school, and should continue well beyond....
Breaking down 5 myths: Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Speech Generating Devices (SGD)
For children with speech impediments, effective communication is vital to their learning. Some people may believe that, because speech is affected in children with speech impediments, that means they cannot learn. This is not true at all, and there are special devices...
Asking the right question in an IEP MEEting: a Checklist
If your child struggles to learn or has been identified as having special needs in a classroom setting chances are they have an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan). This document details what steps schools need to take and what accommodations need to be made in...
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