Is the IEP Individualized or Cookie-Cutter?
Is the IEP individualized or cookie-cutter? I am sure I am not alone. You are sitting at the IEP meeting and wondering if your child’s IEP is “individualized” as it...
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7 Tips for Packing Healthy Lunches
Packing Healthy School Lunches is as Easy as 1,2,3… The back to school season can be hectic, especially for working parents or caregivers. Between getting your kids to the bus,...
Moving Towards Success: Incorporating Physical Activity in School
Moving Towards Success: Incorporating Physical Activity in School A recent study conducted at the University of Illinois linked cardio respiratory fitness in 48 children ages 9-10 with higher functioning in...
Special Education & Disability Acronyms / Abbreviations {Tip 23 of 31}
Special Education has a language of its own As you participate in your child’s special education process, you may feel that everyone has started speaking in a foreign language...
Establishing Routines at Bedtime {Tip 9 of 31}
Bedtime on schooldays can be stressful A great tip for parents of students who have emotional or behavioral disabilities is to get them used to a routine prior to starting school. Getting children...
Six Ways to Foster Friendships at School {Tip 7 of 31}
Friendships are an important part of the school experience. Friendships are an important part of the school experience. Friends offer kids a respite from adult guided or solitary activities....
Keeping Play in the School Day {Tip 5 of 31}
Realizing the Importance of Playtime during school year Kids everywhere rejoice! Playtime is just as important as school time. Look around at schools nowadays, tests are more abundant and all...
ADVICE NEEDED! After School Bus Transportation
Real Moms Sharing Their Experiences and Advice Please be advised that the information that is shared on this page is for general knowledge and information from parents and (some) professionals....
ADVICE NEEDED! Extra Help In A Home Schooling Fashion
Real Moms Sharing Their Experiences and Advice Please be advised that the information that is shared on this page is for general knowledge and information from parents and (some) professionals....
13 Ways a (PTA) Can Help a Student with Special Needs
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the education of students in the United States, from preschool through high school. Thousands of public and...
