Breaking Down the IDEA

  SIX PRINCIPLES OF IDEA: THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that created rules and guidelines for special education. The law gives eligible children with disabilities rights to the...

Why Inclusion is a WIN for ALL Students!

Graphic by: https://www.tndisability.org/ Many districts are trending toward including children with disabilities in the general education classrooms as much as possible, and this is a wonderful plan for everyone involved. Including students in the Least Restrictive...

Tips for Successful School – Home Communication for Students with Special Needs

As we set off on a new year we’d like to offer some tips for the improving the communication lines between home and school.  The following ideas came from both parents of children who receive special education services as well as special education teachers and support...