IEP EMPOWERMENT BLOG
Summer is a time of excitement and adventure for most children, but for children with multiple disabilities, it can bring a sense of unpredictability and disruption to their daily routines. As a...
Summer is a time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and reflection. As a special education teacher, working with students with multiple disabilities, it's essential to recharge your batteries.
However,...
Summer is a wonderful time for your child to enjoy outdoor adventures, engage in creative pursuits, and make lasting memories, whether they are attending a structured program or taking time out to...
Working as a team is important in any setting, but it is particularly crucial when it comes to education and the well-being of students. Teachers, parents and paraprofessionals play a vital role in...
Preparing for the testing season can be challenging for any student, but for students diagnosed with Autism it can be particularly difficult.
Autism is a developmental disorder that...
For many parents, watching their child grow up and take on new challenges can be both exciting and scary. One of the most significant transitions in a child's life is moving from elementary school...
Teaching in March can be a challenging time of year for an intensive needs classroom. The initial excitement of the new school year has worn off, the holiday break is a distant memory, and summer...
One of the most common stumbling blocks people have when they first start balancing their life by putting up boundaries is that others do not want to acknowledge those boundaries.
Setting up...
All parents want to be involved in their child’s lives, interests and educational experience. Times are busy, and parents are struggling with juggling work and everyday living. How can...
As special education teachers, I know that we are aware that behavior is a form of communication, and constantly saying that behavior is communication and not given tangible steps to support others...
Conflict in the classroom is not the culprit.
Consider conflict as an opportunity to bring into isolation the pressing issues that are affecting the harmony of your classroom. Manage these...
As a special education teacher, especially one working with students with multiple disabilities it is hard to take things off our plates because at times we feel like we must do it...
