Special Education
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Everything You Need to Know
This is a law that requires equitable education for the mentally and physically disabled. Thus, IDEA gives protection and rights to children with disabilities. ... -
Early Intervention: Everything You Need to Know
This refers to programs that are provided to children who have been identified as being predisposed to developing a disability. This program is intended ... -
Federal Concerns About Special Education in Virginia
As special education program management and implementation fall under the purview of individual states, it is of great concern to the federal government when ... -
10 Special Education Myths
1. Special education is only for students with disabilities.False. Special education is for students who need more support than their traditional classmates to succeed ... -
Least-Restrictive Environment (LRE): Everything You Need to Know
This helps make sure that disabled students are included in the general education classes are not kept away from their peers. Unless absolutely necessary, ... -
Free and Appropriate Public Education: Everything You Need to Know
This is connected with the principle of zero-reject. It states that children have to receive an education that is appropriate for their needs and ... -
How to Reform Special Education
Special education in the United States has been struggling for years. For children who have been diagnosed with disabilities, it is meant to provide ... -
Zero Reject: Everything You Need to Know
This means that children who are disabled are guaranteed free public education that will suit their needs. Going against this is considered a violation ... -
What Can Schools Do When Older Students Can’t Read?
As educational institutions, schools are tasked with the important responsibility of ensuring that all of their students receive an adequate education. However, a problem ... -
Asperger’s Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know
This is a form of “high-performing autism,” characterized by less pronounced intellectual and linguistic deficits as seen in children with frank autism. Most children ...