Special Education
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3 Reasons Why It’s Not Time to Let Go of Your College Student
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I know, I know…this post totally contradicts another post I wrote, “3 Reasons Why It’s Time to Let Go of Your College Student.” Please hear me out…with special education students, parents must live on both sides of the street. While there are plenty of reasons not to interfere, there are just as many reasons in…
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3 Reasons Why It’s Time to Let Go of Your College Student
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Teenagers with special needs don’t suddenly get better the moment they step foot on a college campus. Parents are still ready to pounce on anyone who even thinks about looking at their kidlet the wrong way. But after we cut the red tape where do we go from there? Will he or she pass all…
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Have You Planned an Informal “Meet the Teacher” Yet?
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The school year is approaching fast. The school staff has returned to work after a long summer’s nap. Be proactive This is a good time to contact your student’s case manager or resource teacher and ask for an informal introductory meeting. Let the case manager know you are not looking for a sit down meeting.…
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Special Education Is Different but It Doesn’t Have to Be
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Special education can be so complicated at times. Our students need support, but our students also need postive peer relationships. This can be challenging when our students feel like they might be a step away from their classmates. Parents who keep the basics in mind might find easier transitions throughout the school year. 1)…
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Absences and Missed Work For Special Education Teens
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You absolutely must help your student catch up if he or she should be absent from school. When a student is “sick” it is not a pass to skip the school work as well. The student is still responsible for any work that he or she missed while being absent from school. Days are built…