Entries by Michael Boll

Special Education Spotlight Long Beach: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Residents of Long Beach, California, who are raising, educating or administering programs for special education students will find a few school, nonprofit and government organizations supplying helpful resources. Special needs students themselves will also find programs designed to assist them with educational, recreational and other activities through camps, tutoring and community events. Since special education […]

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Special Education Spotlight Sacramento: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Schools, nonprofit organizations and county offices in Sacramento, California, provide programs and services for special education students,  families and teachers in this city. These programs and services encompass a wide range of supportive and informative activities, websites, articles and seminars which can be used to assist those with legal, academic or personal issues. Whether you’re […]

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Special Education Spotlight San Francisco: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Those in San Francisco who are seeking special education resources need not look far for the information they need. From the public school district to nonprofit organizations, San Francisco residents can turn to several institutions to access an abundance of articles, handbooks, online tools and guides designed to help them teach, raise and support those […]

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Special Education Spotlight San Diego: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

From educational offices to nonprofit organizations, San Diego seems committed to providing a broad support network for special needs parents as well as special education teachers and students. Throughout this city, these individuals can find support groups, online links, publications, articles and many other resources that can aid them in teaching and raising special needs […]

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Special Education Spotlight Los Angeles: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Whether you’re looking for parenting support, to develop a deeper understanding of a learning or developmental disorder or wondering what educational programs are available for your special needs child, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for in Los Angeles. From school-based programs to nonprofit organizations, Los Angeles is home to a great support system […]

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How to Bring Technology and Special Education Together to Help Our Children

Most educators would agree that engagement is the key to teaching children. Engagement fuels motivation, curiosity and performance. Study after study shows that technology plays a vital role in student engagement. Learning through interactive videos and iPads, for instance, has shown to dramatically increase understanding and overall performance in mainstream classroom settings. It might be […]

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The Hidden Joys of Parenting Children with Special Needs

On the surface, special needs children might seem uncontrollable, disruptive and/or demanding, depending on the level and type of their disability or disorder. On the surface, raising a special needs child seems like one long continuous struggle. Tantrums, mood swings, defiance and the demands of physical care might seem to be, and in some cases […]

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The Case for Developing a Student-Specific Curriculum for Special Education

Cases are built on facts, and if we’re going to build a case for student-specific curriculum for special education, we’re going to have to refer to a few facts: Each child is an individual Every child has a different learning style Special needs children have “learning differences” that do not impede their ability to think […]

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The Best Resources for Special Education Teachers

Many teachers across the United States subscribe to the old proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child.” They feel that they alone cannot ensure the academic success of any one child. This takes the concentrated effort of educators, parents, administrators, politicians and community leaders. And it may take just a slightly larger village […]

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