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Stories that inspire, readings that inform, snippets to start conversations, and general musings of, by, and about diverse special education professionals and the culturally and linguistically diverse students they serve!
Important IEP Terms
Photo by corelens Navigating an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be daunting. Thankfully, once you familiarize yourself with the various IEP terms and acronyms you navigating the world of special education becomes easier. Below are the basic terms, roles, and...
Medical Cannabis and Children with Disabilities
Photo by sasirin pamai Using Medical Cannabis to Treat Children with Disabilities Medical cannabis is a legalized treatment option in thirty-seven states. Parents and legal guardians work with healthcare providers to create a treatment plan for children with...
Co-Teaching in a Virtual Classroom
With a co-teacher in the classroom, students have more expertise, support, and accountability to enhance their learning experience. To maximize the benefits of co-teaching, especially in a virtual classroom, can use the following tips: 1. Simplify Your Tools With a...
Professional Development During the Pandemic
THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC Teachers are facing greater challenges than ever before. Since the onset of the pandemic, teachers have been stuck in the crossfire of public health, cultural, and political debates. The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and battles over...
Special Education Teacher at Rural School
THE ONLY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER For the past 12 years, I’ve worked as the only special education (SPED) teacher at a small, rural, low-income school. You live and work in the same community as your students and the rest of the school staff. Your colleagues become...
Funding Indigenous Schools
indigenous SCHOOLS The US government funds approximately 80% of expenses for some Indigenous schools. Yet, in 2019, the US administration slashed Indigenous education funding. Some small communities received a little money that year. But most Indigenous schools fell...
Self-Directed Learning in the Virtual Classroom
Self-directed learning is an educational approach where the learners determine what and how they will learn. This may sound disorganized, but it is not. While self-directed learning shifts the focus from teacher to student, classroom instructors still play an...
Homeschooling a Child with ASD
Homeschooling, even before COVID, was the right choice for many families to ensure their children received an individualized teaching and learning approach. During COVID, many more families have decided homeschooling is best to meet their needs, including those...
Successful Team Collaboration
The Importance of team collaboration As education professionals, we know that it takes a team to help our students meet their potential. We have the unique opportunity to uplift each other as education professionals, each with our specialized knowledge and...