Part #1 - Overview of ADHD NASET ADHD SERIES Introd uction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that are developmentally inconsistent...

Part 11 - What is Curriculum-Based Measurement and What Does It Mean to a Child? Introduction Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) is a method teachers use to find out how students are progressing in basic academic areas such as math, reading,...

Part 13 - The Common Core Standards Introduction You’ve probably heard a lot about this new initiative in education called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are an effort by states to define a common...

Part 17 - Special Education Interpreting: Challenges and Legal Aspects By. Silvia Gonzalez Koch ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction This edition of NASET’s Assessment in Special Education series was written by Silvia González...

Part 18 - Sharing Information about State Assessments with Families of Children with Disabilities ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction This issue of NASET’s Assessment in Special Education series highlights the role that Parent...

Part 20 - Required Responsibilities in Screening and Assessment of Students ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SERIES Introduction As part of the role of special educator, you may be called upon with other staff members to test students lacking...

Introduction Having collected a great deal of information about your child and family, it’s now possible for the team (including you as parents) to sit down and write an individualized plan of action for your child and family. This plan is...

Perceptual Disabilities Introduction There are many symptoms that may indicate problems in a certain perceptual or learning areas. Some of these are observable, while others are discovered through intakes and testing. What follows is a list of...

Jacqueline P. Kelleher Sacred Heart University Abstract When it comes to educating students with autism in the classroom, teachers’ perceptions and attitudes toward inclusion are essential. Professional development that enhances perspective...

Description: Founded in 2002, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School offers a comprehensive high school experience for 600 students. Our school is located in the middle of Center City Philadelphia, a block away from City Hall....