May 9, 2013 Posted by Jolene

How to Choose a School for your Child with Special Needs

School is an important component in the lives of our kids with special needs. Even though the end of the school year is in sight, and your family is dreaming of down time at the beach or in a mountain cabin, now’s the time to start looking for the best school for your child. Meet Kelley Prince Kelley Prince addressed the topic in an article at... read more

Nov 23, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Individualized Education: What Standardized Tests Miss

Individualized education is the linchpin of special education services in the United States. But, teachers and parents know that standardized testing can’t adequately measure the progress of children receiving special education services. Individualized Education and Nicole Frederiksen Nicole Fredericksen, a special educator, addresses the issue... read more

Nov 21, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Special Education Blogs: The Top 50

Special education websites can be invaluable resources to parents navigating the maze of services offered by the public schools and to overworked teachers trying to meet a myriad of student needs. But trying to find those sites can be a tricky proposition for parents already wandering around in a confusing maze and teachers with overwhelming... read more

Nov 16, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Sleep Problems and Special Education Needs

Sleep problems in preschoolers may increase the likelihood of a child needing special education services later in life. That’s the finding of a study published in the September 2012 issue of Pediatrics. Sleep Problems? What Kind of Sleep Problems? I admit my first thought upon hearing the news was similar to my response to the study that showed... read more

Oct 17, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Special Education: Solving the Mystery

Special education can seem mighty mysterious to people unfamiliar with the profession. That fact never occurred to me during my years as a teacher. After all, I was raised by a teacher who talked about her work every night at supper. When I went to college, my major in elementary education and minor in special ed filled in any gaps remaining in my... read more