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IEPs vs. Service Plans: What’s The Difference?

Are you considering sending your child with special needs to a private school? Many differences exist when it comes to sending your special needs child to private schools.  While public schools are required to offer special needs education, private schools aren’t. Public schools provide special needs students IEPs, whereas private schools may offer students Service Plans. But what is the difference between the two?  What Are IEPs? When it comes to IEP, it is an Individualized Education Program offered by public schools for children with special needs. It offers students a way to get access to free appropriate public education.  …

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IEPs vs. Service Plans: What’s The Difference?

Are you considering sending your child with special needs to a private school? Many differences exist when it comes to sending your special needs child to private schools.  While public schools are required to offer special needs education, private schools aren’t. Public schools provide special needs students IEPs, whereas private schools may offer students Service Plans. But what is the difference between the two?  What Are IEPs? When it comes to IEP, it is an Individualized Education Program offered by public schools for children with special needs. It offers students a way to get access to free appropriate public education.  …

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School Transition Tips For Students With Autism

Autism is a disorder that affects thousands of students all over the world. Unfortunately, it often leads to students feeling overwhelmed in social settings. In other words, it can drastically affect a child’s ability to communicate with the teachers and their peers while in school.  To make the transition as easy as possible for students with autism, teachers and parents should take a few necessary precautions. In this article, we will be discussing three ways that school life can be made much more manageable for students who struggle with this condition.  Communicate With the Teacher Regarding Any Specific Needs Before …

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School Transition Tips For Students With Autism

Autism is a disorder that affects thousands of students all over the world. Unfortunately, it often leads to students feeling overwhelmed in social settings. In other words, it can drastically affect a child’s ability to communicate with the teachers and their peers while in school.  To make the transition as easy as possible for students with autism, teachers and parents should take a few necessary precautions. In this article, we will be discussing three ways that school life can be made much more manageable for students who struggle with this condition.  Communicate With the Teacher Regarding Any Specific Needs Before …

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Tips On How To Talk To Your Child’s Teacher About Dyslexia

Dyslexia is one of the learning disabilities that students may have. It is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Parents whose children have dyslexia are concerned about their academic progress but also their mental and emotional well-being.  One way to ensure that their students remain a valuable part of the class is to talk to your child’s teacher and communicate openly. This guide will give you tips on making sure that you have a productive and informative conversation with your child’s teacher. Make An …

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Tips On How To Talk To Your Child’s Teacher About Dyslexia

Dyslexia is one of the learning disabilities that students may have. It is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Parents whose children have dyslexia are concerned about their academic progress but also their mental and emotional well-being.  One way to ensure that their students remain a valuable part of the class is to talk to your child’s teacher and communicate openly. This guide will give you tips on making sure that you have a productive and informative conversation with your child’s teacher. Make An …

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Screen Testing At School For Possible Learning Disabilities

Screen testing is a procedure various schools-generally public but some private ones as well- implement. This screening aims to assess and evaluate signs that indicate a student having a specific impairment.  While most of the time, this is sometimes parents and guardians that usually highlight at the time of admission, not all impairments are identified in toddlers. Therefore, kindergarten to third grade are the years with the high possibility of the emergence of a child’s possible impairment.  Importance And Basis For Identifying Students With Special Needs  Screening is done to see if any student is unable to cope up with …

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Screen Testing At School For Possible Learning Disabilities

Screen testing is a procedure various schools-generally public but some private ones as well- implement. This screening aims to assess and evaluate signs that indicate a student having a specific impairment.  While most of the time, this is sometimes parents and guardians that usually highlight at the time of admission, not all impairments are identified in toddlers. Therefore, kindergarten to third grade are the years with the high possibility of the emergence of a child’s possible impairment.  Importance And Basis For Identifying Students With Special Needs  Screening is done to see if any student is unable to cope up with …

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Families Push for Full Days for Students With Disabilities

In recent years, there has been a growing movement among families to demand full-day education opportunities for students with disabilities. Parents, teachers, and advocates argue that it is essential to help these children reach their full potential and support their overall well-being. This article will explore the reasons behind this push and examine the benefits of full-day programs for students with disabilities. The Need for Full-Day Education: Traditionally, many students with disabilities have been placed in part-time or modified schedules due to their unique needs or physical limitations. However, these shorter school days can limit the child’s ability to build …

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What Impact Did COVID Have on Special Education?

The Covid-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on all aspects of society, but for students in special education, the effects have been particularly pronounced. This article aims to explore the various ways in which special education was impacted by the pandemic and provides insights into potential long-term consequences for this community. Challenges Faced by Students and Educators 1. Remote learning difficulties: The abrupt transition to online learning highlighted the unique challenges of engaging special education students who often require differentiated instruction, one-on-one assistance, and specialized materials. Virtual environments simply couldn’t replicate many of these essential components effectively. 2. Lack …

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