Summer Johnson, a high school student in Region 13, shares her perspective on navigating life with a visual impairment. She shares some dos and don’ts of teaching VI students. I am a high school student with a visual impairment (VI). I have noticed people often get nervous around...
Category - Special Education
Top Apps for Dyslexic Students to Enhance Literacy Skills this Summer
Harnessing Technology to Empower Dyslexic Learners During the Summer Summer break is an ideal time for students to relax, rejuvenate, and engage in...
The time has come to look more closely at interpretation as an “other duty as assigned.” Meaningful communication with students’ caregivers is needed...
Three Things School Leaders Can Do to Support Special Education
Leading change and ensuring students on campus have what they need to be successful learners during the pandemic is a challenging charge. Within our...
Since 2014, each school district must designate a Transition and Employment Services Designee, also called a “TED.” The requirements for TEDs are...
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines low-incidence disabilities as Section 1462(c): a visual or hearing impairment, or...
Classroom Set-up During Covid-19: Creating and Implementing Routines
This morning I woke up, turned on the pre-loaded coffee maker, splashed water on my face, brushed my teeth, put on my exercise clothes, arranged the...
Top 5 Tips for Remote Learning for Students with Complex Disabilities
Remote learning for students with complex disabilities might pose challenges beyond what other students might face. These students need more...
Classroom Setup During COVID-19: Using Picture Visuals
Hi there, friends. In the previous blog about setting up your classroom during Covid-19, we explored how to use floor tape to increase student...
Classroom Setup During Covid-19: Floor Tape is Your Friend!
So, let’s be real for a second. We know that classroom setup during COVID-19 and that none of the instructional arrangements during COVID-19...