Special Educationhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenSpecial Needs of Children with Unilateral Hearing Losshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/47652.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 07:02:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47652rosyChildren with hearing loss are the ones whose one ear functions normally and whose other ear is impaired. Children with UHL have special needs which need to be identified both at school and at home to help fulfill their special needs and enable them to achieve success in the classroom and in life. Special Needs at School By adopting some simple cha...Teaching Students Social Skills through Dramahttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/41758.aspxFri, 10 Jul 2009 07:45:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41758BLynnThis article explains the importance of social skills for students with special needs and offers suggestions to create a repertoire of social skill building activities for a teacher's classroom. Drama Activities for Special Needs Students Strong social skills are one of the most important factors in leading a positive, successful life. Many you...Parents of Students with Learning Disabilitieshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/31267.aspxSat, 04 Apr 2009 06:22:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31267justkat73We've all dealt with the overprotective parent..or the parent who doesn't care. Either way, parents have problems too. A parent's problem can become a classroom problem. This article offers tips on dealing with parents of children who have learning disabilities. Tips for Teachers Being a teacher, you should know the power of words. Word...Individuals with Disabilities Education Acthttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/25428.aspxMon, 09 Feb 2009 08:29:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25428dawn m. laughlinIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is an act of Congress enacted in 1975 to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with special needs in school communities. IDEA The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act was adopted by Congress in 1975 to mandate how States should provide education to sp...Exploring Resource Rooms for Special Educational Needshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/16952.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:23:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16952TrixxieThe resource room can be a great place for special education children to learn and have their needs met. Definition of a Resource Room A meeting area or classroom that can be a lesser formation of children present is a resource room. These classrooms are designed for students who need more of a special type of tutoring and are usually in a differen...Homeschooling Children with Special Needshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/16951.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:23:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16951TrixxieIf you feel as though your child is not getting the education they deserve, then homeschooling them might be an option for you. Making the Choice to Homeschool Homeschooling may be a decision you make with your child that has particular learning needs because of the exasperating battles with the schools and the process you have to undergo with the ...Map Reading – A Life Skillhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/16946.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:22:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16946MeetuMap Reading Skills are not only essential academically but important for our day to day life and functioning. They are essential for each one of us. Classroom activities can help to acquire as well as enhance these skills for students with disabilities. Classroom Activities We all are well aware of what a map is. It is pictorial representation of t...Helping Transition Yourself and A Child With Special Needs into Schoolhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15652.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 20:15:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15652TrixxieLetting your child go off to school is hard for any parent, especially the parent a of special needs child. First time school experience Having a child with a disabiility can be so challenging especial y sending them out for their first t ime school experience which can be difficult for both the child and the parent. Parents worry about their safet...Getting Organizedhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/9521.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:39:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9521dawn m. laughlinAs a paraprofessional, one of the most helpful things you can do for your student is to get them organized. Organization in the Classroom All students can benefit from good organizational skills. It is imperative that special needs students are organized from the first day of school. A large part of your job as a para-educator is helping your stude...Teaching Students with Special Needs: Instruction in the Classroom-Part 1http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/4157.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:05:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4157blcaseybcsyTeaching students with special needs will require a reorganization of mainstream curriculum and instruction in the classroom. In Part I, the conversation between two teachers reflects the frustration of many mainstream teachers who are left with gaps in professional development and instruction. Instruction in the Classroom “I have 32 students in my...