The Best Kept Secret: Readability and Accessibility of IEPs Kathleen G. Winterman, Ed.D. Xavier University Clarissa E. Rosas, Ph.D. Concordia University Abstract Individualized education plans (IEPs) are to serve as a guideline for the supports...

Debra Camp-McCoy Abstract The Ability-Achievement Model is reviewed for efficacy in comparison to the Response to Intervention Model when diagnosing students with possible learning disabilities. The research will address the success of...

Testing Accommodations Versus Testing Modifications Introduction Many times parents will not know the difference between modifications and accommodations listed on his/her child’s IEP. This Parent Teacher Conference Handout will explain the...

WORKING WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS IN YOUR SCHOOL Team Building: Working with a Paraprofessional Username password lost password? Publications ADHD Series Assessment in Special Education Series Autism Spectrum Disorders Series Back to School -...

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Teaching Techniques Used in Inclusion Classrooms Introduction There may be times when one of your students placement may be changed to an inclusion classroom and a parent may have questions about the differences between a Resource Room, self...

Go to the PDP Menu Teaching Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder This lecture focuses on teaching students with ADHD. Topics covered include: definition of ADHD, types of ADHD, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity,...

Gail Coulter, Ph.D. Roger Sasnett, Ph.D. Western Washington University Abstract Few evidence-based practices are available to guide educators in teaching reading to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have complex learning and behavioral...

Lisa Burke, Ph.D. Elmhurst College - Wu-Ying Hsieh, Ph.D. University of Hong Kong - Norma Lopez-Reyna, Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago - Kathryn Servilio, Ed.D. Monmouth University Abstract The purpose of this qualitative study was to...

Susan S. Johnston, Ph.D. Robyn M. Thompson, M.S. University of Utah Abstract Play is often considered the main occupation of early childhood. Despite the importance of play, young children with disabilities may not achieve the same experiences...