Apr 27, 2023
Transitions are a critical part of life. We all have them and we all get through, but they can be especially challenging for students with diverse needs. The transition from school to post-secondary education or the workforce can be particularly daunting, as it requires students to navigate new...
Apr 20, 2023
Parent communication is such a vital part of our jobs as special educators. We know this and want to do it, but man, it can be such a challenge to find the time to do it the right way. Our planning periods are often filled with meetings and we have families to get home to in the afternoons. So how do we communicate and...
Apr 13, 2023
As special education teachers, one of the most important goals we have is to help our students with communication impairments develop their language skills and effectively express themselves. Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, and for students with communication impairments, it can be a...
Apr 6, 2023
Can we just be honest for a minute and admit that writing IEPs is hard? It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned veteran or just getting started in the education world. A lot is riding on those pieces of paper for our students and we have to get it right. And of course we want what is best for our kiddos! But how can...