What is Special Education Due Process?

As a parent, you want to make sure that your child has the best opportunities possible. If your child has special needs, making sure that he or she receives the same opportunities as everyone else and is receiving fair treatment is surely one…

Ten Special Education Facts That Might Surprise You

In the labyrinth of special education rules, regulations, facts and figures, the ordinary visitor is bound to overlook certain details. Even an experienced parent, who has been studying the details for some time may be surprised by what they…

Is Starting with Preschool Special Education Right for Your Child?

Oftentimes, the needs of children who require special academic or emotional support don’t present themselves until they are already enrolled in a full-time school program. Many children with special needs don’t exhibit signs of requiring…

How to Balance Teacher-Nurse Collaboration in Special Education

No matter how much you love your child, the fact of the matter is that having a child with special needs often proves challenging. There are a lot of things to take into consideration to ensure your child is receiving the utmost quality care…

Special Education – We Can Do Better

As the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s infamous “I have a dream” speech has received a lot of news coverage it got me thinking about another very important area of civil rights… special education. Until recently (last 30 years)…

What to Look for in a Special Education Aide

There are specific qualities that are inherent to all teachers, but this is particularly true of those  individuals who work with children with special needs. The classroom environment can be a challenging and crucial experience for your child,…

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