http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:37:37 -0700 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:57:15 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Its-not-always-ADHD-when-your-child-cant-sit-still-in-school?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner ADHD is often over-diagnosed in boys, and under-diagnosed in girls.Photo Courtesy of Pink Sherbet Photography @ flickr.comAccording to a study by researchers at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, nearly nine percent of children in the United State... special education deafness inclusive accomodation awareness behavior disorders Attention Teachers Info 101 giftedness ADHD Dyslexia Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:57:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Its-not-always-ADHD-when-your-child-cant-sit-still-in-school?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Info-101-How-to-create-a-safe-room-for-a-special-needs-child?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner For parents of a child with special needs, having the ability to keep your sanity and keeping your child safe at the same time can be a challenge. Many parents have discovered that having a safe room in their home can help with this by givi... special education health safety accomodation awareness autism parent support holland behavior disorders Info 101 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:44:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Info-101-How-to-create-a-safe-room-for-a-special-needs-child?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Teacher-accused-of-unecessary-roughness-with-spcial-education-students-retains-job?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner O'Neill hit her special needs students with water bottles.A school district in Sarasota County, Florida was told today that firing a teacher who had mistreated students would not be allowed as they had not followed proper procedure in warning her abo... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:38:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Teacher-accused-of-unecessary-roughness-with-spcial-education-students-retains-job?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Florida-father-finds-proof-of-abuse-in-schools-surveilance-system-video?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Vikas Kamat of Lecanto, Florida noticed that his son, who goes to a special needs school due to his autism, was coming home with ripped clothes. The 14-year-old boy can't speak because of his Autism and was unable to explain the recurring problem.One... special education teachers safety awareness seclusion restraint child abuse news Student Stories education scandals Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:59:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Florida-father-finds-proof-of-abuse-in-schools-surveilance-system-video?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Court-ruling-sparks-debate-over-service-dogs-and-autistic-students?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Guide dogs for Autistic children are specifically trained for them.How does one decide if an animal is a service animal who is performing a needed duty for a child or a pet that makes them happy?According to the Illinois Attorney General:"The Am... inclusive safety independence accomodation awareness news autism education scandals Court rulings law Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:47:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Court-ruling-sparks-debate-over-service-dogs-and-autistic-students?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Parents-what-do-you-want-to-tell-your-childrens-teachers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Children all over the country head back to school soon.Children all across the country head back to school within the next few weeks. As parents we struggle to give up our children to virtual strangers for hours at at time, several days a week. Somet... special education sensitivity training teachers accomodation news parent rights parent support Student Stories Attention Teachers back to school Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:28:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Parents-what-do-you-want-to-tell-your-childrens-teachers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d29-11yearold-girl-with-ASD-charged-with-felony-in-Texas-Part-1?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Children with special needs should not be prosecuted.Texas justice is known for being rough. The Texas Rangers (as in Walker, not baseball) had a famous tag line of “One riot, one ranger." Still, when a teacher calls the police because a c... special education IDEA inclusive IEP sensitivity training teachers news parent rights Student Stories education scandals law Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:02:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d29-11yearold-girl-with-ASD-charged-with-felony-in-Texas-Part-1?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d29-11yearold-girl-with-ASD-charged-with-felony-in-Texas-Part-2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Jail, probation, juvenile detention? Do any of these sound like they fit the crime? Chantal was under increased stress due to many factors (like most pre-teen girls in junior high). Autistic children are often attached to objects and use them as... special education IEP teachers accomodation news parent rights autism Student Stories education scandals Budget Issues law Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:56:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d29-11yearold-girl-with-ASD-charged-with-felony-in-Texas-Part-2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Dear-special-education-teacher-tips-for-communicating-with-parents?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Keep a log of notes home, both positive and negative!One of the biggest complaints about special education teachers in a lack of communication between the teachers and parents. Here are some tips for teachers that can help them make sure that this is... special education sensitivity training teachers parent rights parent support Attention Teachers Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:14:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Dear-special-education-teacher-tips-for-communicating-with-parents?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Getting-what-your-child-needs-in-the-classroom-Step-2-Know-the-law?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner This Massachusettes monument represtents education and lawNo matter how much parents love their children, they can not become successful advocates for them unless they know the laws that need to be enforced. There are many ways to go about this, but ... special education IDEA Wright's teachers news NCLB parent rights Court rulings Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:55:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Getting-what-your-child-needs-in-the-classroom-Step-2-Know-the-law?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Departments-of-Education-websites-by-state?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner  Alabama Department of Educationhttp://www.alsde.eduAlaska Department of Education and Early DevelopmentWeb: http://www.eed.state.ak.usArizona Department of EducationWeb: http://www.ade.az.gov Arkansas Department of EducationWeb: http://ark... special education IDEA Wright's teachers news parent rights parent support law Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:23:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Departments-of-Education-websites-by-state?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Urgent-Making-due-process-affordable-for-parents-of-students-with-special-needs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Make your voice heard on this important vote. Call your representative tomorrow about the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, H.R. 2740The IDEA Fairness Restoration Act is a bill that is meant to make due process affordable for parents across America. As ... special education IDEA inclusive Wright's independence news parent rights education scandals Court rulings Budget Issues Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:28:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Urgent-Making-due-process-affordable-for-parents-of-students-with-special-needs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Steps-to-access-services-needed-from-school-district-Step-1Smile?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner A smile and handshake seem easy, but emotions can run high, making even pleasantries seem dificult.It is difficult for parents to make sure their child's special needs are being provided for if they are unable to view the child's classroom. It also&n... special education IDEA 504 plan Wright's teachers accomodation awareness parent rights Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:18:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Steps-to-access-services-needed-from-school-district-Step-1Smile?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Illinois-state-budget-cuts-will-send-more-students-into-special-education?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Loss of mentoring programs will likely send more at risk and borderline children into special education classes.Spokespeople from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) yesterday announced that the inability of Illinois lawmakers to compromise o... special education accomodation awareness news parent support behavior disorders Budget Issues Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:04:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Illinois-state-budget-cuts-will-send-more-students-into-special-education?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Software-review-Vocaboly-is-a-great-multilevel-vocabulary-builder-for-home-or-classroom?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner            Learning is always more fun in game form.One of the hardest parts of teaching a classroom full of children is providing differentiated instruction. All students, especially special edu... special education inclusive independence accomodation summer learning Software Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:42:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Software-review-Vocaboly-is-a-great-multilevel-vocabulary-builder-for-home-or-classroom?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Breaking-news-Supreme-Court-ruling-allows-publicly-funded-private-schools-for-special-ed-students?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Important decision on Special Education made by the US Supreme Court today.In a new Supreme Court ruling today, it was decided that parents who send their special needs children to private schools due to a public school district's inability to fulfil... special education deafness IDEA inclusive IEP 504 plan Wright's teachers adapted PE blind safety accomodation news parent rights autism behavior disorders Court rulings Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:18:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Breaking-news-Supreme-Court-ruling-allows-publicly-funded-private-schools-for-special-ed-students?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Special-needs-students-not-subject-to-disciplinary-actions-kudos-to-CT-principal?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner   An 8-year-old Connecticut student with special needs attempted to reach for a teacher's purse in school one day. When he was prevented from touching it, he became angry and physically assaulted the teacher with punches, kicks, and scratches. A... special education IDEA inclusive IEP Wright's sensitivity training teachers safety accomodation awareness seclusion restraint news parent rights autism behavior disorders Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:12:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Special-needs-students-not-subject-to-disciplinary-actions-kudos-to-CT-principal?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Toddler-tantrum-or-burgeoning-behavior-disorder-How-to-tell-the-difference-and-change-the-behavior?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Parents often wonder, "Is this a normal preschooler tantrum or something else?" It can be hard to tell. The earlier you are able to find and diagnose a health problem, the earlier you will be able to act and make an attempt to fix it. ... special education health safety independence awareness parent support behavior disorders Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:07:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Toddler-tantrum-or-burgeoning-behavior-disorder-How-to-tell-the-difference-and-change-the-behavior?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Parents-give-nonverbal-child-a-voice-when-suspecting-abuse-in-special-education-classroom?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner  When Stefan's mother had a suspicion that something was wrong at her son's school, she didn't just let it go. She followed her gut and her common sense and was horrified at what she found.Stefan, who is nonverbal and autistic, had just transfer... special education teachers safety awareness child abuse news parent rights autism parent support Student Stories education scandals Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:47:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Parents-give-nonverbal-child-a-voice-when-suspecting-abuse-in-special-education-classroom?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Summer-Reading-for-Parents-of-Special-Needs-Students?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner Photo Courtesy of Ed Yourdon As parents of special needs students, we know that when it comes to our children and how to best serve them, a panel of 10 different people will have twelve different opinions. And we've all read a book or two and though... special education deafness IDEA inclusive IEP 504 plan health Wright's sensitivity training teachers safety independence accomodation awareness seclusion restraint child abuse news NCLB parent rights autism parent support heartwarming Student Stories sum Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:55:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9926-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Summer-Reading-for-Parents-of-Special-Needs-Students?cid=exrss-Chicago-Special-Education-Examiner