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All Students, Yes All, Want To Do Well

    The other day I read an interesting article “What If Everything You Knew About Disciplining Kids Was Wrong?” and it really spoke to me.   As a classroom teacher and father to a 17-year-old boy with special needs and…
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What Is an IEP?

Overview An IEP, is an individualized education plan. It is regularly found in public school systems as well as some private schools. The IEP  is a written document and serves an education plan for students with exceptional (special) needs…
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What Does a Special Education Advocate Do?

Overview A special education advocate is an individual who works on your behalf to help you secure services for your child. Some advocates work for free, while others charge a fee for services. They have varying degrees of experience and many…

Should There Be Cameras in Special Education Classrooms?

While classrooms across the nation are supposed to be safe places of learning for all children, the reality is that this expectation doesn’t always mirror reality. But when the students on the receiving end of unfair or even inhumane treatment…

What Is the Best Legal Plan for my Special Needs Child?

When your child approaches adulthood and is set to go out into the world on his or her own, parents understandably worry about their wellbeing.  Did they do a good job preparing them?  Does their child have the necessary skills to support…

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