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Writing Disabilities

 

Student Success Formula

 

IDEA: What Parents of Students with Learning Disabilities Need to Know and Understand

 

LIFE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES: A TEACHER GUIDE

 

IDEA 2004 Close Up: Evaluation and Eligibility for Specific Learning Disabilities

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) — and the newly released federal regulations that provide guidance to states on how to implement the Act — contain important changes to the way schools can evaluate students suspected of having specific learning disabilities (SLD).

Parents’ Top Tips for Managing Interpersonal Conflict as You Advocate for Your Child

In the course of seeking help for your child with learning or attention problems, have you ever experienced conflict with someone at your child’s school, in the community, or even in your own family? If so, rest assured you are not alone. The complexity, emotions, and energy involved in parenting a child with special needs can take a toll on you and your relationships with others. It’s not uncommon for misunderstandings and conflict to occur. The Collective Wisdom of Parents Advocating for Their Kids

For Teachers: Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders in Children

In recent years, there has been a dramatic upsurge in professional and public awareness of Auditory Processing Disorders (APD), also referred to as Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD).

Early Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities

Becoming aware of the warning signs of learning disabilities and getting children the necessary help early on can be key to a child's future.

The Child Find Mandate: What Does It Mean to You?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act includes the Child Find mandate. Child Find requires all school districts TO identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. This obligation to identify all children who may need special education services exists even if the school is not providing special education services to the child.