Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Members of the IEP TEAM
Whether it’s your first IEP meeting, or you’re a seasoned veteran, we’ve all been at the IEP table, looked around the room and wondered: who are all these people, and…
Section 504: Accommodations and After-School Programs
Question: My 8-year-old son has been kicked out of an after-school program run by a non-profit agency in his elementary school building. He has ADD and some behavioral problems and…
Resources for Writing IEPs Aligned to Common-Core Standards
A few weeks ago, I hosted a chat on writing standards-based individualized education program goals aligned to common core reading and math standards.
The Common Core is Tough on Kids with Special Needs
The standards don’t allow enough flexibility for students who learn differently In a recent discussion board thread on reading comprehension challenges in autism, a special-education teacher commented that her students…
