http://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/23557.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23557blcaseybcsyIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) provides the foundational cornerstone of education accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Using the IEP (Individualized Education Program), students are provided with measurable goals and objectives in the classroom. Setting the IDEA Stage IDEA (Individuals with...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/55880.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 09:01:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55880jenniferterryWriting letters to parents is a requirement for teachers. They can be used to help document situations as well. This sample letter can be used as a template that you can customize to reflect the IEP goals of each student in your classroom. Sample Letter Letters from special education teachers to parents can be difficult to write. However, they are ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/52709.aspxSat, 24 Oct 2009 22:28:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52709lhunsickerStudents can engage in fun fall activites that stimulate both sensory and motor skill development in the activities described in this article. When teachers provide outdoor nature walks for students that stimulate their need to see and feel the indicators of a changing season, true learning occurs. Hands on Sensory and Motor Skill Activities The fa...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/13496.aspxWed, 16 Sep 2009 08:19:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13496writermayIdentifying a student as one with special needs should not be done lightly. But identification should be done as early as possible so that proper interventions can be given. Fortunately, there are several assessment instruments that are used in the field of special education. The Purpose of Assessment Instruments The identification of children with...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15238.aspxSun, 16 Aug 2009 07:54:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15238blcaseybcsyFor students with disabilities, teachers must design lessons that meet the objectives of the IEP (Individual Education Plan) and the needs of the learners. Students are provided with accessible content, engagement opportunities and provided with ways to show what they have learned in the classroom. Universal Design of Teacher Instruction In...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/41187.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 06:04:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41187blcaseybcsyIncluded in the legal compliance for IDEA, students with disabilities transitioning beyond high school must have a transition plan and services included in their IEP (Individualized Education Plan). The law is clear, but for most students, the IEP transition plan is not. Read on to find out more.... From High School to Transition Plan and S...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/876.aspxSun, 07 Jun 2009 06:13:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:876blcaseybcsyIn Part III - "Education of Students With Disabilities in the 21st Century," must be in compliance with IDEA. The new challenge for school communities in the 21st Century is modifying subject content areas in order to provide educational access for students with disabilities. IDEA and Students of Disabilities Part III - Education of Student...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/925.aspxThu, 04 Jun 2009 06:37:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:925blcaseybcsyThe IEP checklist is the managing document of IDEA compliance in school communities for students with disabilities. An effective IEP is dynamic and provides educational equity and access for society's most vulnerable and underserved students with disabilities in today's classrooms. IEP Checklist for Students with Disabilities All students w...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/37204.aspxSun, 31 May 2009 04:21:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37204blcaseybcsyGeneral education teachers oftentimes feel like they are teaching classes within a class in trying to address the learning accommodations of students with IEPs (Individualized Education Plans). This article will show how to use the IEP to design effective instruction and lesson planning. How to Design Instruction using the IEP In meeting th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/37065.aspxSat, 30 May 2009 06:04:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37065blcaseybcsyFederal funding under IDEA requires that states provide provisions for “free appropriate education” for students with disabilities. Students with hearing impairments must be provided with resources and services that are specifically designed in the IEP. What is Free Appropriate Education? We all know that public education is free fo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/978.aspxThu, 21 May 2009 06:23:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:978blcaseybcsyAs a legally binding document, the IEP must include major components that school districts and teachers in the classroom are legally obligated to follow. The IEP must include written specifics of the services needed and delivered for students with disabilities. Major IEP Components In writing an IEP (Individualized Education Program) , there are ma...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/2912.aspxThu, 21 May 2009 06:20:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2912writermayToday, there is an extensive categorization of assistive technologies. But which of them would be appropriate for special children? Assistive Technology The human civilization has positively transformed when it comes to caring for citizens that are less than physically or mentally perfect. A few thousand years ago, children who were born with p...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/29680.aspxSat, 21 Mar 2009 23:21:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29680TrixxieChildren with Down's Syndrome will need special accommodations and curriculum modifications in the classroom. By incorporating their IEP expectations into accessible learning designs, teachers can provide teaching tips for Down's Syndrome children in their classrooms and tips for use at home. Children with Down's Syndrome Children with ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/29053.aspxSat, 14 Mar 2009 01:25:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29053Margo1971Students with physical disabilities want to participate in PE with their classmates. It is possible with creativity and attention to the students' IEP details. PE teachers can consult with the special education teacher for ideas when mainstreaming students with physical disabilities. Adapt the Activities Students with physical disabilities may ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/25693.aspxThu, 12 Feb 2009 02:18:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25693gabbi525Children with Aspergers Syndrome are often challenged with poor gross motor coordination skills. Preschoolers with Aspergers Syndrome may have difficulty with some basic gross motor skills. These skills can be addressed as part of child's IEP. Here are some tips for planning gross motor goals. Gross Motor Skills and Aspergers Gross motor skills...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/25335.aspxSun, 08 Feb 2009 08:43:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25335gabbi525Sharing negative test results with parents during IEP meetings is one of the most unpleasant parts of teaching special education. There are a few ways to make this situation easier for parents. Using sensitivity when speaking to parents about poor test scores is imperative during IEP meetings. Sharing in a Caring Way When parents of children with s...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/16949.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:22:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16949TrixxieBeing a parent of a child who requires special education services comes with many different questions. Frequently Asked Questions Being a parent of a special education child I know firsthand that there are so many different questions that will arise both before the child enters special education, during their special education and I am positive the...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/8962.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:36:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8962TrixxieAlthough finding out your child needs special education may be a confusing time, you should make sure you are thoroughly involved and informed of how their needs will be met. Special Education Diagnosis Once you realize or are told that your child needs special education, you most likely will have a long road ahead of you. How long the road depends...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/7814.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:30:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7814TrixxieAn IEP is an individualized education plan that is developed so that your child’s special needs will be met and adapted specifically to them. To ensure they receive an IEP that fits them correctly, trained professionals, consultants, and the special education teams will sit down to develop the IEP. What is an IEP? If your child has qualif...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/2919.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:18:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2919writermaySome assistive technologies are for accommodation while others are for adaptation. By knowing the type of device that you need, the IEP will become more practical. Introduction Assistive technology that is utilized in school and at home can be classified into two types: accommodation and adaptation. By ascertaining whether a special student needs a...