Education
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Education, Special Needs
How To Build a Relationship With Your Child’s Special Ed Teacher
Unsure how to build a genuine connection with your child’s special ed teacher? Understanding their role and how to support them will help!
IEPs, Potty Training
7 Sample Toileting IEP Goals
Toileting IEP goals should address the specific needs and abilities of each child. Be flexible and patient as your child works on their toileting skills.
Braille and Literacy, Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Sight Word Easter Egg Hunt
Make sight word memorization easy and fun with this Easter-themed game. With just a few supplies, you can create this Sight Word Easter Egg Hunt.
Education, Special Needs
A Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Assessment and Evaluation
Find out what you need to know about special education assessments and how they can help you and your child access their right to special education.
Education, Special Needs
What Is an LEA? Local Educational Agencies Explained
Ever heard of an LEA and wondered what they do? Read on to learn everything you need to know about local educational agencies and how they affect your child.
Braille and Literacy, Holiday Crafts and Ideas
Valentine’s Sight Word Game
Turn sight word practice into a game with this Valentine’s Sight Word Game. This Valentine’s Day activity is both inexpensive and easy to create!
Education, Special Needs
Smoothing the Transition to Special Needs Preschool
Sending your child to special needs preschool for the first time can be daunting, but knowing what to expect can make the experience smoother for you and your child.
Education, Special Needs
What Is an IFSP? Individualized Family Service Plans Explained
Wondering what an IFSP is and if your child qualifies for one? To find out, read our guide to individualized family service plans and how they work.
Education, Special Needs
Navigating the Path to a Least Restrictive Environment
Least restrictive environment means different things for each child, but one thing is certain—all children with disabilities have a right to an inclusive education.
Education, Special Needs
Expanded Core Curriculum Checklist for Visually Impaired Students
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) ensures visually impaired students can access the same education as their peers. This checklist explains how the ECC works in practice.
Braille and Literacy, Education
CVC Word Snowball Toss
Learning consonant-vowel-consonant words is easy and fun with this CVC Word Snowball Toss activity. Grab some artificial snowballs and let the games begin!
Braille and Literacy
Xavier Society for the Blind
Xavier Society distributes religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide.
Education, Special Needs
Understanding the Free Appropriate Public Education Mandate
FAPE ensures all eligible students with disabilities are given a quality education and offered the same opportunities as their classmates.
Education, Special Needs
Should Therapy Dogs Be Allowed in Schools?
Therapy dogs offer support and companionship while creating a therapeutic setting. Understand the benefits and challenges of allowing therapy dogs in schools.
Education, Special Needs
Top Five Special Education Acronyms Explained
Confused by all the special education acronyms you see? Trying to remember what they all mean? Check out our list of the top five for everything you need to know.