Homeschooling for Special Needs is a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers who have decided to homeschool their children with special needs, different learning styles, or giftedness. The book offers valuable resources, practical advice, and proven strategies to make homeschooling a successful and rewarding experience. This blog post will explore the features and benefits of…
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The Importance of self-advocacy skills for special education students
The Importance of self-advocacy skills for special education students As students with disabilities transition into adulthood, the ability to self-advocate is an essential skill for a successful future. Self-advocacy looks different for each individual, and it’s important not just for special education students but anyone who has ever faced adversity or challenges requiring them to…
What is Eligibility for special education?
What is Eligibility for special education? Having a child with special needs can be a difficult journey. As parents and teachers, we look for ways to ensure our students receive the education they need to succeed. One way of doing this is through Special Education Eligibility– but what exactly does this mean? This blog post…
Evaluation Procedures for Special Education
After giving your consent for a full and individual evaluation (FIE), the school must provide prior written notice of any evaluation procedures the school will conduct and a copy of the procedural safeguards notice if your child is being evaluated for the first time. TEA states the school must use various assessment tools and strategies to gather relevant…
The History of Special Education
The history of special education is long and complex, with many different factors influencing its development over the years. From ancient times to today, societies have recognized the importance of providing education for those with disabilities. However, the nature of that education has varied widely depending on cultural, social, and economic factors. Ancient Times In…
Parental Consent for Special Education Services
TEA states: Certain special education activities cannot occur unless the school obtains parental consent. The school must fully inform you of all the information needed to make a good decision, including a description of the proposed activity. The information must be in your native language or other modes of communication unless not feasible to provide…
What is RTI in education?
RTI in education is one of the first steps for parents considering entering a special education program. RTI is used to assess their response to intervention (RTI). Federal law directs educators to take a proactive step in ensuring that children at risk of not meeting grade-level standards receive the help or accommodations they need to…
Parent’s Rights in Special Education
Over the years of teaching special education, I have learned quite a few things. As a father of two grown children and now a grandfather three times over, I have always believed in the rights of the parents. I think they trump every aspect of the moments we raise children. It is important to know…