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The Differences Between Accommodations in High School and College
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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 same work; however,…
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Teach the Teacher!
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Some 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 extra assistance…
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5 Steps You Should Take Now for Later
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Helpful tips for parents of disabled children For the past twenty years, there have been many pediatricians, educators, and government administrators who have recommended I sign my kid up for disability services. “Get him into the system” they would say. I flat out refused. My response was always the same, “ If he can work,…
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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…