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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!
Burnout Amongst Special Education Teachers
Special education teachers have many responsibilities from providing special education services to advocating for students to adapting to changes that leave them prone to stress or exhaustion. Compounding these responsibilities with a pandemic is a recipe for burnout,...
Student Mindsets and Socioeconomic Status
By RODNAE Productions from Pexels Many educational disparities exist within the US public education system. The academic achievement gap between K-12 students of different socioeconomic backgrounds continues to grow. The history of socioeconomic...
Special Education Services for Homeschooled Students
Homeschooling can be an ideal educational choice for families with children with disabilities. Consider the advantages of learning from home, including one-one instruction, a flexible routine, and comfy reading chairs. As a homeschooling parent, you can provide a...
Culturally Responsive Special Education
Despite positive language about inclusivity in special education, many classrooms neglect to address the needs of every diverse learner. Culturally Responsive Teaching is a solution to this gap and is a viable option for combating the persistent racially and...
Three Huge Differences the Inclusive Classroom Made in the Life of my Daughter
MY DAUGHTER ELLA The kindergarten teacher didn’t know what to do with my five-year-old daughter. Ella kicked off her sneakers each time she walked into her classroom, colored on the table, spoke mainly in gibberish, broke out her best dance moves during computer...
Staying Sane as a Teacher and Parent
It was the beginning of March and my daughter’s 12th birthday was two weeks away. We were going to have a hotel party. Apparently, it is a popular trend with her age group. The kids gather for games and food while using the pool. There is a suite and a room separating...
MindWorks Collaborative Welcomes Three New Board Members for 2022
Maryland nonprofit welcomes three new strategic business, talent and program leaders to it’s Board of Directors.
Considerations for Intellectual Disability
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 with limiting their ability to...
Starting with Special Education Homeschooling
Can a student with special needs be homeschooled? Yes, and special education homeschooling offers many benefits as well. Yet, questions about homeschooling laws, homeschooling a child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), picking the right curriculum, and...