Special education has been assisting students with learning disabilities in the United States education system since the end of World War II. The first push for special education started when a group of parent-organized advocacy groups surfaced. In 1947 one of the first organizations, the American Association on Mental Deficiency, held its first convention. That marked a starting point for special education as we know it today.
Learning Assessments Pinpoint Potential Learning Disabilities
A learning assessment is the first step in the right direction to help your child overcome common learning disabilities. Since learning struggles manifest themselves in many different ways, a quality learning assessment should start with that in mind. Struggles can range from trouble paying attention in class to difficulty sounding out words or struggling to comprehend reading materials. Quality assessments will identify the specific cause and give you an idea of how to fix t…
Math Tutors May Not Be Answer To Mathematical Challenges
Although math tutors can help some students practice certain problems or learn tricks for the SAT, they can’t help all students who struggle with mathematical concepts on a consistent basis. Building up weak cognitive abilities is the best solution for students that often struggle with math. This process begins at the foundational level, and in the end is proven to be the most effective way for helping students overcome learning disabilities such as dyscalculia.
Educational Evaluation For Special Education Student With Autism
All students in special education are required by law to have a complete evaluation every three years to determine eligibility for special education services. The following case study is about a student named “Adam”. Adam is seven years old and has autism. He is in a Special Day Class setting in a public school. The case study includes details of Adam’s three-year educational evaluation.
A Special Education Success Story With Add and ADHD
In our rapidly moving culture, students diagnosed with ADD or ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are an ever-increasing challenge for teachers. This is a true story of success in a six-week project where middle school children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD enjoyed the same success, if not more than, the other students.
Unleash The Power Of Elearning
eLearning is becoming a very popular topic among people in this age. The idea of eLearning is to popularise an indepth, convenient, interactive mode of education through the Internet.
Scientific research reveals that the best way of learning methodologies are the mix and match of 3 modes namely Instructor Led, Web Based and Computer Based. The popular terms are ILT, WBT and CBT.
The more demand of career orientation in this highly competitive professional world and the …
The Special Education IEP and the Parent Underdog
Are you a parent of a child with a learning disability? The deck is stacked against you for achieving a quality, special education IEP. Learn how to get the best possible program for your child.