Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
The Case for Testing Accommodations
By Jules Csillag For many children with learning disabilities and differences or attentional difficulties like ADHD, such tools cannot provide an accurate assessment of students’ true learning when children with disabilities are subject to the same testing conditions as their typically developing peers. These kids may need one or more types of testing accommodations so they…
How Can I Get My Child’s IEP Changed?
You can request an IEP meeting at any time. You can ask that the IEP be changed at any time. The fact that you consented to the IEP does not mean you are stuck with it – or that it is appropriate for an entire year.
Top Ten Parental Rights in Special Education
By Dennise Goldberg Special Education Advisor Blog Top Ten 10. Parents have the right to request that their child be assessed for Special Education without delay.
Understanding Attention Challenges: A Must-Read for Teachers and Parents
Jessica Beder, Noodle.com In life, there may be nothing worse than feeling like you’re on the outside. Old or young, professionally or personally, the yearning to be accepted is among the most natural of all human emotions. It affects the development of our personal identities and often dictates how we measure our self-worth.
