Students with special needs make up a largely untapped pool of potential scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technicians.
This CITEd article — Technology Supported Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Instruction for Students with Disabilities — provides an overview of technology-based academic supports to help students succeed in K-12 STEM classes and prepare for higher ed STEM studies.
Find out more about supporting students with special needs in Math and related courses.
iPhone IEP App
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) recently announced a new iPhone application designed to help parents prepare for and participate in IEP meetings. The IEP Checklist app, available in English or Spanish, outlines the federal IEP requirements and allows parents to easily organize and access student information.
Ask Dr. Silver
A parent wants to know: My son is on Concerta for his ADHD, but still struggles with multi-tasking and is falling behind in class. What is causing this?
Dr. Larry Silver, a child psychiatrist, says there's a good chance ADHD may not be the only challenge this student is facing.
Recommended Book
The Source for Bilingual Students with Language Disorders
This practical resource includes teaching strategies, intervention activities, thematic vocabulary units, IEP goals and benchmarks, and vocabulary word cards for instructing bilingual students with language difficulties.
Avoiding Homework Wars
Is homework a frequent family battle? Understanding the purpose of homework and learning strategies for managing assignments effectively can make evenings more pleasant and productive for everyone.
LD News
02.09.10
Studies Reveal Why Kids Get Bullied and Rejected
Fox News
Fix Sought for Special-Ed Money in KS
Topeka Capital-Journal (KS)
'Weighing' Students a Heavy Cost for Schools
Warwick Beacon (RI)
Legal Briefs with Matt Cohen
Can a school change the services agreed upon in the IEP meeting without consulting the parents?
Special education lawyer Matt Cohen has advice for a parent who says the school system is refusing to provide the services it committed to during the multidisciplinary team meeting.
Scholarship: Children of Parents with Disabilities
Scholarship: Children of Parents with Disabilities and the National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are giving out ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities. The deadline for application is March 1.
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Crack the special education code with our comprehensive glossary of terms.
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