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Before you pursue the education necessary to become a teacher, you should determine if teaching will make the best use of your strengths and fit your personality and life.
Parents and teachers of children with autism know that the keys to success in their education are patience, collaboration and mutual support between home and school. They also know that finding the time to review the latest research, as well as developing the skills to understand how to apply it, ca...
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that among individuals with disabilities between 20 and 24 years of age, the employment-population ratio was 36.9 percent in 2017. In contrast, the employment-population ratio for individuals without a disability in this age cohort was 67.3 percent
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Response to Intervention (RTI) is a system of supports that schools put in place to provide high-quality education to students with disabilities. The high-quality instruction for which RTI is designed is characterized by cultural and linguistic responsiveness, assessment, and evidence–based intervention.
Uncover the fascinating history of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) with our insightful infographic! From its inception to its evolution, learn about the milestones and impact of this landmark legislation.
In November of 2015, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of landmark legislation that removed barriers for children with learning disabilities to attend the same public schools as those who didn’t require unique educational accommodations.
Explore practical ways to build a non-bully zone in your classroom. Learn effective strategies from KU experts to ensure that all students feel respected and valued.
A teacherpreneur becomes involved in educational leadership, writes their own curricula, researches educational philosophies, educates other teachers and even works to reform official educational policies.
School administrators provide the structure, framework and support for all teaching activities. As an administrator, you can plan, develop and implement strategies designed to improve student literacy and resulting test scores.
Students with IEPs, like their peers without IEPs, exist in every educational setting. Sometimes classroom teachers are part of the team that designs a student’s IEP. When planning classroom activities and conducting evaluations, teachers keep IEP goals and outcomes in mind.
Co-teaching may occur for a number of reasons. Co-teaching occurs when two instructional professionals work with the same group of students, in the same classroom, at the same time.
Parental involvement plays a critical role in students’ academic success. When you work with parents, you get the extra support needed to help struggling children turn around their performance.
Literacy skills allow students to seek out information, explore subjects in-depth and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. By teaching students to communicate effectively, you help create engaged students who learn to love the act of learning.
Read on to elevate your knowledge and expertise in special education through this illuminating exploration of high incidence disabilities.
Writing a recommendation letter can be a bit of a daunting task. On the one hand, you might be flattered, excited and eager to help; on the other, you might be stressed out and unsure of how best to go about it. There are a number of factors to take into account when writing a letter of recommendati...
Requesting a recommendation letter can be intimidating. Following this checklist can help answer the question of how to ask for a letter of recommendation.
There are a variety of graduate degree programs offered to educators. Though they might seem interchangeable, there are more differences than you might think. Knowing the differences will help you find the right education you need to advance your career.
Read on for some general guidelines about t...
According to StopBullying.gov, the official definition of bullying is: “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
As an educational leader, you should take time to embody the qualities of effective leaders. Explore Ten Traits That Make an Effective Leader in Education.
Though graduate school can seem overwhelming, with the right strategies, it will be manageable, leaving you to enjoy your educational experience. This article will help you survive and enjoy grad school.
Learn how to write a top-notch personal statement for your graduate school application.