Considerations for Intellectual Disability

Considerations for Intellectual Disability

Photo by Wadi Lissa on Unsplash What is An Intellectual Disability? Intellectual disability (ID) is the term used when there are limits to a person’s intellectual and adaptive functioning. ID alters a child’s ability to learn at an expected level in combination...
EQUITY HAZARDS: THE MODEL MINORITY MYTH

EQUITY HAZARDS: THE MODEL MINORITY MYTH

Photo by sean Kong on Unsplash Educators often perceive Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students as “model minority” students. Such a myth is harmful as it disguises many Asian American students in need of special education and related services.  What is...