Special Education Archives - Page 2 of 5

Recognizing when students struggle in class is not as easy as it sounds. Indeed, a student may appear to be perfectly attentive and happy in class, which can mask the fact that their grades are slowly slipping downwards. Low academic performance can result from many factors, including family issues, bullying, or simply an unwillingness to […]

Classroom

15 Student Engagement Strategies

Suppose you're wondering how to enthuse your students and improve their grades. In that case, this article provides a brief overview of the importance of classroom engagement and 15 student engagement strategies to try today. According to an extensive and respected research project conducted several years ago, people who feel engaged in a task or […]

Behavior

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): The Basics

For most students, unconventional behavior is linked to academic struggles. Generally, this type of behavior includes being withdrawn, disrupting class, or merely avoiding school attendance. This article covers Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): The Basics. What is Functional Behavior Assessment? Functional Behavior Assessment is a behavior evaluation used to identify the cause(s) of a student’s behavior […]

Child

20 Best Education iPad Games for Kids & Students

While some think of an iPad as another way to put children before a screen, the average tablet can be an excellent addition to a child's education if used productively. Both inside and outside of the classroom, if used correctly, this bit of tech can help children develop and provide them with fun and engaging […]

Math

ST Math for Special Education

It's a common misconception that dyslexia is a disorder where sufferers struggle to read. It can also limit a child's cognitive development, impacting their ability to comprehend mathematics. This is something that the not-for-profit charity MIND " and Matthew Peterson, Ph.D. – have not only understood but have also channeled vast amounts of funds. Thanks […]

Behavior

Pivotal Response Treatment

Pivotal Response Treatment, abbreviated PRT, is a common autism behavioral therapy. It is predominantly used to treat children but can benefit all age groups. What is PRT Pivotal Response Training? One standout feature of this therapy is that the participant generally takes the lead instead of the therapist. Additionally, the therapy is centered around play. […]

Child

10 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism

Whether you're a special needs educator or teaching autistic children in a typical classroom, teaching students with autism can be more of a challenge than many expect. With so many different varieties, types, and forms of diagnosis within the autism spectrum, what works for one student might not work for the next. These ten tips […]

Special Education

504 Education Plan (What is it?)

Every parent and educator believes that each child deserves a good education. So does the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), a federal-level organization creating educational policies like Section 504. It ensures that kids with disabilities have the right to seek help in conquering academic learning hurdles throughout the nation’s public school systems. As a federal […]

Kindergarten

6 Reasons Why Kindergarten is the Best (for Teaching)

Unlike preschool, kindergarten students are a bit more developed and can interact with each other and with you at a higher level. There are still a lot of challenges that come with teaching kindergarten, but many teachers wouldn’t trade it for the world! Let’s take a closer look at what it’s like to teach kindergarten […]

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