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Back-to-School Tips for Special Education Teachers

Back to School

For special education teachers, the first week of school can be a mess of paperwork, assessments, phone calls, and scheduling. Sometimes it's tough to know where to start.


Here's our list of the top 10 tasks special educators should complete before students step foot in the classroom.


Go to our Back to School section for more teacher tips.


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Day One and Beyond: Practical Matters for New Middle-Level Teachers
Find out about proven best practices for teaching grades 5 through 9, such as how to set up your grade book and what to do if you only have one computer in your classroom.

Ask Dr. Silver

What resources are available to help adults with LD find success in the workplace?

Dr. Larry Silver, a clinical professor of psychiatry, says vocational guidance professionals can help these adults find their strengths.

Adolescent Literacy: What's Technology Got to Do With It?

Millions of adolescents lack the reading skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace — and students with learning disabilities tend to struggle the most. Tools like electronic references, word prediction software, and digital storytelling platforms can make all the difference in engaging and motivating young readers.

LD News

September  7, 2010

Reading it Right
New York Daily News

Instructors get Crash Course on Special-Ed in MPS
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Horizon Academy Gives Kids 'Intensive Care'
Kansas City Star (MO)

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More Highlights

The IEP Team

Who's on the team? What is each member responsible for? What can I bring to the table? Find out about the various roles and why writing an effective individualized education plan is dependent on teamwork.

The 2010 Brian Ayers Memorial Art Exhibition

The results are in! Check out the 20 winners of the 2010 Brian Ayers Memorial Art Exhibition — a national exhibition that celebrates the exceptional talents of young artists with LD.

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Contributions From You

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Today's Artist

Dolphins, by Breanna, age 9

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Today's First Person Essay

Creative Journey by Mark Williamson

I am dyslexic. For me it has been, at times, a liability and an asset, an obstacle and a tool, a frustration and an inspiration...

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