Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch

Learning About Delays in a Child’s Development: Information for Parents and Teachers

When a child does not meet her developmental milestones at expected times, she has a developmental delay. Children with developmental delays may qualify for special education services, depending on their needs. Parents and teachers can read on to find...

Educational Issues with Cerebral Palsy: Language Difficulties and Adaptations

A neurological disorder that occurs during infancy or early childhood, cerebral palsy results in several different issues, including communication difficulties. Special education teachers can learn more about the language difficulties and the different...

Sorting Through the Different Degrees in Psychology: Which One is Right for You?

So you majored in psychology in college and now you want to continue in the field. But which psychology degree is the right one for you? This guide provides articles and resources on the master’s and doctoral options in the field.

Working as a School Counselor: Tips and Information to Help Students

Counselors who work in a school setting see students with several different issues, such dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression and bullying. So how can a counselor help? These articles on information and strategies for the school...

Get Reading, Writing and Speaking in Japanese with Basic Grammar Lessons

The goal of learning any foreign language is being able to read, write and speak in that language. To do so, students need to learn about verbs and sentence structures. These lessons and instructional articles on Japanese can help teachers get their students...

A Guide for Teachers and Parents on Intellectual Disabilities in the Classroom

Special education services can help students with intellectual disabilities succeed in the classroom and learn important life skills. The articles in this guide to teaching students with intellectual disabilities can help you find the resources you are...

Compare the Use of Aru and Iru in Japanese

When speaking, we say "there is" or "there are" for both inanimate and animate objects. In Japanese, different verbs exist to express that phrase. Learn how to use ある (aru) and いる (iru) in Japanese...

Practice Your Japanese Reading Skills with These Hiragana Tests

If you want to be fluent in Japanese, you will need to know how to read the different characters. Test your students' abilities with these different Japanese hiragana reading tests and flashcards. Students will enjoy using technology to learn and...

Achoo! A Study Guide on Germs & Viruses in the Body

When fall and winter starts rolling in, we hear those all too common sounds — coughing, sneezing and sniffling from a runny nose. Those may be signs of a virus! But how do viruses work in the body to make us sick?

Social Struggles and Classroom Inclusion Challenges with Tourette Syndrome

Going into mainstream classrooms can be difficult for children with Tourette syndrome. Other children may think their tics are on purpose, which can make social interactions difficult. These issues, along with education difficulties, can result in education...