The recent discovery of a gene associated with specific language impairment (SLI), a disorder that delays first words in children and slows their mastery of language skills throughout their school years, offers new insight into how our genes...

WEEK in REVIEW New NASET Publications and Articles of Interest in Special Education That Were Reported This Week Dear NASET Member: Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW . Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and...

In this issue you will find resources in the following areas: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Assistive Technology Autism Classroom Instruction Classroom Management Classroom Medical Concerns Classroom Resources Early Childhood...

Special educators throughout the state of California were honored on December 3, 2009, as districts around the state celebrated the Day of the Special Educator. CARS+, the California Organization for Special Educators, sponsored the day along...

WEEK in REVIEW New NASET Publications and Articles of Interest in Special Education That Were Reported This Week Dear NASET Members: Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW . Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and...

NASET Q & A Corner Questions and Answers About Serving Children with Disabilities Eligible for Transportation Introduction The IDEA and its implementing regulations continue to address the transportation needs of children with disabilities....

WORKING WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS IN YOUR SCHOOL Solving Performance and Interpersonal Problems Username password lost password? Publications ADHD Series Assessment in Special Education Series Autism Spectrum Disorders Series Back to School -...

Part 4 - Understand the Requirements of an Evaluation for a Suspected Disability Introduction A variety of assessment tools and strategies are used to gather relevant functional, academic and developmental information about the child, including...

Introduction There will be many times when a teacher recommends assistive technology to assist a student in the classroom. Assistive technology can be of significant importance in the student's ability to succeed in school. Many parents may be...

Given the importance of starting the new school off right, as well as making it a safe place for all children, we're running this issue of the Practical Teacher again for you to review so that your classroom and school can be a safe haven for...