Special education teachers act as lifelines for students with challenges. As more children are diagnosed with special needs, educators like you need to stay current on new research and techniques for teaching them effectively. Reading about new developments should become a regular part of your professional practice.
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An IEP Planning Sheet for Teachers and Parents
The Individualized Education Plan gives a framework for the teacher, parent, or guardian, and often the student to communicate and create an education plan that emphasizes the student's strengths while helping to build up areas where the student needs more help. Together, these players can...
Read More8 Ways to Stay Calm with Agitated Students
The Special Education master’s program at Saint Joseph’s University is designed to prepare teachers for every aspect of teaching and learning in complex classrooms with diverse student populations.
Read MoreEducational Attainment of Children with Disabilities
Did you know 13 percent of all public school students receive some form of special education between K-12? That accounts for 6.4 million total students in the United States alone. Adversely, as of 2012, there are only 442,800 special education teachers that have the proper specialized...
Read MoreHelping Children Overcome Communication Disorders
Speech language pathologists (SLPs) have a great job. They find ways to help those who have difficulty communicating do so with increasing strength. While their work is needed for many people from all walks of life, it is most welcome for special needs men, women, and children. Read MoreHow to Deal with Bullied Children with Disabilities
While inclusive classrooms are valuable in mainstreaming disabled students, they also present the opportunity for those children to be bullied, threatening their emotional security and academic performance.
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