The Joys of Working with Special Needs Children

Demanding. Rewarding. Fulfilling. These are some of the words used to describe working with special needs children by those who have or are currently doing the job. As with parenting, it could be said that working with special needs children…
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Time for Change: Why the World Needs a Special Education Week

For a few years now, there has been an online movement to create a national Special Education Week in March. Although the movement has yet to take hold, we ask -- why not? There are lots of national awareness days, weeks, and even months. For…
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Knowing is Better Than Wondering Exploring the Types of Special Education

Parents and guardians of children with special needs are faced with many decisions they need to make every day -- what doctors to go to, what medical treatments to try, how do they meet all of their child's needs each day. The process can be…
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What Makes Special Education So Special?

If you have a child with special needs, learning about special education terminology and laws can make a significant difference in your child's educational career. From the supports offered to enforcement of their IEP, your knowledge of special…
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Reframing Failure For Kids With Special Needs in Education

For children with special needs, learning can be a quite the struggle. Maybe they are unable to work at the same pace as their classmates and need extra help from their teacher. Or perhaps they learn in a way that is different from their peers,…
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Using Mastery Learning in Special Needs Activities for Children Who are Resistant

Mastery learning: what is it? Well, the concept is quite easy: Students learn to master a variety of skill sets before going onto other areas of learning. Mastery learning tests are administered to each student to ensure they have reached a…
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