Thinking Ahead to the Next School Year
Though this school year's only just ending, now's an optimal time to start planning for the next one. Take the summer to learn the ins and outs of individualized education plans and the special education process so that you're ready to go next fall.
Writing IEP Goals
A special education expert explains how to write SMART IEP goals in reading, writing, and math.
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Understanding the Special Education Process
This flow chart from PACER Center gives an overview of the steps in the special ed process, from the request for an evaluation to the annual IEP meeting.
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Legal Briefs
A parent says: My child's school counselor recommended medication when we met to discuss LD testing. Is this necessary?
Our legal expert, Matt Cohen, says by law school staff should not be recommending meds.
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Knowing Your Child's Rights
Both parents and children have federally-mandated rights when it comes to special education and related services. Get to know them here.
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ADHD Fact Sheet from NICHY
Check out this quick guide from NICHY and get to know the basics about ADHD, including the signs and types of the disorder and the recommendations for treatment.
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Ask the LD Expert
A parent wants to know: Can a child grow out of dyslexia?
Dr. Larry Silver, child adolescent psychiatrist, says there's no cure, but students can learn enough compensatory strategies that they no longer need extra help.
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Video: Michael's Successful Summer
Eight-year-old Michael is passionate about books but struggles with reading because of his learning disabilities. See how a summer reading program helps boost his confidence and achievement.
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Recommended Book
In Raising Resilient Children, clinical psychologists Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein provide ways that parents can boost their kid's self-esteem and resilience.
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