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The Differences Between Accommodations in High School and College
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Spread the Love Advocacy is the key word for exceptional students transitioning to college. Students and parents will need to ask for any available accommodations in college. These supports are not automatically transferred like an IEP is transferred from school to school. Colleges and universities do not modify assignments or curriculum. Everyone must do the…
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“Can You Hear Me Now?” A Broken Cell Phone Brings Families Closer
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Spread the Love Not going to lie–it was ugly. So much so that I have vowed to change my stubborn ways– and change is good, right? What happened to me last weekend was interesting to say the least. My cell phone suddenly died–dead! Ordinarily, this would not be a problem for someone like me, who…
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Join the Parent Teacher Student Organization for Important School Communication
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Spread the Love Make new friends at the meetings I recently attended a two-hour long high school PTSO meeting. Yes, it was long, and yes, it was information overload on a weekday which seemed too busy anyway. But, as I sat at the meeting table, I couldn’t help wonder what motivates these other parents that…
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Teach the Teacher!
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Spread the LoveSome educators, believe it or not, have no clue about what a student who “learns differently” requires. This isn’t always their fault. Common Core standards with state tests require so much attention that teachers may lose sight of the needy. Hence, special teachers are few and far between. Further, there just isn’t enough…
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Why a School Can Hold an IEP Meeting Without the Parents and Why it Should Never Happen
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Spread the LoveI was as surprised as anyone when I learned that a special education teacher, or worse yet, an administrator could provide authorization to hold an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting without at least one of the parents in attendance. Unfortunately, this fact is true, but there are things parents can do to prevent…
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