I graduated from high school in 1970. In all my public school years, I did not attend class with a student with a disability. I was made aware of children with Downs Syndrome, physical disabilities, vision or hearing loss by
Scaffolding for Student Success
I have been involved as a parent, a special education teacher and an academic advisor in witnessing the success of an instructional technique called scaffolding. In the world of construction, scaffolding is a temporary structure used by workers while building,
Accommodations or Change in Academic Setting?
Last week I wrote about accommodations and modifications you can request for your child with special needs. How do you know when your child needs more services than the school provides? When is it time for a change in academic