Student Disabilities
28
Sep
Many special education students require prescribed medications to help learn the same curriculum taught to general education students. Prescribed medications for learning disorders such as ADHD requires monitoring to ensure students remain healthy. As the result of an increasing number of special education students integrating into the general student classroom, states and the federal government […]
07
Sep
The amount of statutory guidance that addresses the special education needs of students can overwhelm parents. Just ask Eric Halluska. “It was hard enough to figure out why my daughter struggled in school,” Eric said in a recent interview. “What’s worse is trying to figure out how to help her blend in with the other […]
14
Jul
Mark Mandernach was frustrated that his daughter Susan did not qualify as a disabled student under state and/or federal laws. Mark tried everything allowed legally to help his daughter receive the services she needed to thrive in the public education system. “I literally exhausted every legal channel,” Mark related in an interview. “It was frustrating […]
13
Jun
When it was time for Janice Payton to enroll her special need daughter in an elementary school, the mother of five was concerned about the education accommodations offered by the school. “I had no idea at the time that my daughter was eligible to receive special accommodations for her learning disability,” said Janice during an […]
13
Jun
Special education laws at the state and federal level give special needs children and their parents numerous legal rights. The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) represents the legal backbone for federal special education law. An Overview of IDEA IDEA mandates school districts must test or assess the special education needs of eligible children. Parents have […]
20
May
According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), about five percent of American school-age children have received an ADHD diagnosis. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) puts the percentage of ADHD school-age children at more than 11 percent. Regardless of the actual percentage, one question poses several issues for both parents and educators. Are […]
04
May
With the passage of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal government clearly created legal guidelines that help children with special needs to achieve academic success. However, the landmark special education law leaves plenty of room for states to implement different and additional legal standards that bolster the learning environment for children with […]
04
May
Parents and educators collaborate to design Individual Education Plans (IEP) to meet the unique needs of children that qualify for special education learning. The question for parents is what an IEP has to include to meet the legal guidelines created bv the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Present Level of Educational Performance A Present […]
04
May
Children who receive special education services must participate in a school-drafted Individual Education Program (IEP). Created under the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA), an IEP represents the most important legal document produced to help your child overcome learning obstacles at school. What Parents Need to Know about an IEP An IEP must clearly define the […]
04
May
As the key component that determines the eligibility of a special needs child under IDEA, the evaluation process includes testing and observation conducted by highly trained education professionals. Each one of the skills your child possesses goes under the evaluation microscope to determine if a special education plan can help the child adapt to standard […]