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| discipline of my grandson because of certain uncontrollable behaviow | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I need to ask a question that I can't seem to find the answer to on my own. My grandson has several ...
A: Marcia- thank you for the question. Poor guy! That's a lot to deal with. I agree with you. The ...
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| a parent's right to review data | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have had a hard time ...
A: Michelle- thank you for the question and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. As far as ...
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| play and routine experiences | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Please when a 5 years old is engaged in both play and routine experiences. Do you know one ...
A: Emma- thank you for the question. I am not real clear on what you are asking. I can define those ...
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| my 15 year old iep | 10/22/2009 |
Q: i don understand my sons iep and how it is working for him when the teachers are so negative twards ...
A: Marie- thank you for the question. I would have to see your son's IEP to explain it to you, but I ...
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| learning disabilities | 10/18/2009 |
Q: having a child with learning disabilities, at the time to choose a school placement is the least ...
A: Esther- thank you for the question. I am so sorry about the delay in getting back to you. I've ...
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| LSE and Sp Ed | 10/3/2009 |
Q: LSE and Sp Ed laws truly help Sp Ed students. I am concerned about the main population of elementary ...
A: RoseTherese- I would get the PE, music and art teachers together with this child's special ...
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| LSE and Sp Ed | 10/1/2009 |
Q: LSE and Sp Ed laws truly help Sp Ed students. I am concerned about the main population of elementary ...
A: RoseTherese- Thank you for writing. I am not really sure what you are asking, so I will just make ...
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| School wants to exit 9th grader | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My son has had an IEP since 1st grade. He has had help with reading and math through the years. ...
A: Amy- thank you for the question. They can exit services if he is meeting his goals and making ...
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| Special Ed. | 9/22/2009 |
Q: How is a learning disability defined exactly? I was diagnoses as having a learning disability more ...
A: James- A learning disability is defined as one with normal intelligence but difficulty in learning ...
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| inclusion class minutes | 9/11/2009 |
Q: IEP states inclusion for math, the class is 50 minutes long each day. How many minutes must the sp ...
A: Jimmy- thank you for the question. The student's IEP will mandate how many minutes that child is ...
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| exiting IEP's and testing modifications | 9/9/2009 |
Q: A colleague of mine told me today that if a student has testing modifications on an IEP those ...
A: Melissa- thank you for the question. No, those modification cease with the end of an IEP. If the ...
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| SpEd class coverage by teacher aide | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I am a special education teacher K-8,in a very small school. I am teaching a pre alg special ed ...
A: I think, with an emergency credential, they are covered to teach whatever for a limited amount of ...
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| SpEd class coverage by teacher aide | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I am a special education teacher K-8,in a very small school. I am teaching a pre alg special ed ...
A: Anne- thank you for the question. Sorry about the delay, trying to get back into the swing of ...
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| Special Education | 7/11/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between consensus and agreement in an IEP?
A: Julia- thank you for the question. As far as I'm aware, and I could be wrong, but I don't think ...
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| Can they move special ed. student? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I live in michigan. My 9 yr. old nephew has Joubert's syndrome and is in 2nd grade. He has had ...
A: Shannon- thank you for the question. If a school does not have a program that is best suited to ...
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| Special education | 5/10/2009 |
Q: 1. Discuss the concept of the least restrictive environments. Is the LRE always the most inclusive ...
A: Steven- thank you for the questions. The LRE is not always the most inclusive placement. "Least ...
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| General Anxiety Disorder & IEP | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am trying to get my child an IEP for his General Anxiety Disorder. We have been struggling with ...
A: Melanie- thank you for the question. You didn't mention if your son was getting any services ...
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| Elementary vs. Secondary School Based Chairperson | 4/24/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between the elementary and secondary school based chairperson for special ...
A: Allison- Thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. My ...
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| autism eligibility | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My son has a ruling of speech/lang only, even though he's had a offical diagnosis of pdd from his ...
A: Sherill- I am so sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Our Internet was disabled and ...
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| Grandson has dyslexia | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My grandson was tested at school for dyslexia and they confirmed that he does have it. They want to ...
A: Marilyn- all schools MUST offer an IEP program or pay to send him to a school that does offer it. ...
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| Question on speed reading | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Holly. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I'm planning to speak to students at grade ...
A: Julian- good luck with the speaking engagements and with the book. I will look for it on shelves! ...
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| Instant Speed Learning Methods | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My name is Julian and I have a learning disability. I suffer from auditory dyslexia but despite ...
A: Julian- thank you for the question. First of all, congratulations to you for overcoming the ...
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| Grandson has dyslexia | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My grandson was tested at school for dyslexia and they confirmed that he does have it. They want to ...
A: Marilyn- I am glad that your family has gotten some answers to some questions about why your ...
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| can they test without my permission | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, a reading disorder and a disorder of written ...
A: Tonia- Thank you for the question. It all depends on the state. Here, in Illinois, we can do one ...
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| Realistic Kindergarten Goals | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I am a father of twins boys born 26 weeks 2.5 lbs and 1 lb 15 oz. They are currently in a IEP that ...
A: David- thank you for your question. There needs to be parental consent for the testing. They are ...
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| IEP for 10th grader | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 17 year old who still doesn't understand the concept of time and money. I have asked over ...
A: Denise- thank you for the question. I would also be angry. What you need to do is attend the ...
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| enforcing the iep | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My son is adhd and eh. Recently he has been bullied at school, strangled and hit. I asked him if ...
A: Erika- thank you for the question. I would call a meeting to review the IEP and to find out why he ...
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| Dyslexia | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My son turned 5 last September. He is in grade one at the primary school. He finds it a problem to ...
A: Maria- thank you for the question. I am unable to diagnose your son as I am not qualified. What I ...
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| 10 year old child with selective mutism | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My 10 soon to be 11 year old step daughter was diagnosed with selective mustism just over 2 years ...
A: Brandi- thank you for the question. While I have no experience with selective mutism, I can ...
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| BiPolar & classification | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My situation is very similar to one described by Lee Ann. My daughter is 18, and a senior in High ...
A: Mary Faith- thank you for the questions. I am afraid I am not real sure about the answer. I ...
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| USE OF A TAPE RECORDER FOR A 504 STUDENT | 12/11/2008 |
Q: MY SON WHO IS ADHD/DYSLEXIC/DYSGRAPHIC, GOES TO A CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND HAS A SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER ...
A: Jan- thank you for the question. As far as I'm aware of, because they do get federal support they ...
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| students | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Ho would you go about finding the attitudes,likes, and dislikes of the students you work with as a ...
A: Tina- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Well, there's ...
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| special education daily average | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I teach special education in Michigan and have been told that my average per day of special ...
A: Cindy- thank you for the question. Daily averages depend on the students' labels. The more ...
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| testing out of spec. ed | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 11 and receives Special Ed. services. I have a weekly tutor who assists her with ...
A: The district has to at least look at the report from the psychologist. They do not have to accept ...
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| IEP | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have a question for you -- that you might not get often. My son is in pre-k in the head start ...
A: Meg- thank you for the question. My first thought is what is causing these initial 'melt downs'. ...
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| IEP for Bipolar Teen - Theraputic High School | 11/9/2008 |
Q: We have an IEP scheduled this week. My son has had a IEP for LD and ED since middle school. He has ...
A: Gloria- this is a tricky situation. First of all, after his 10th day of suspension, did they hold ...
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| Denied by school for testing | 11/6/2008 |
Q: My son is 6yrs old and in Kindergarten, he is presently receiving Speech Therapy (Receptive and ...
A: Jill- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. According ...
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| iep's and adhd | 11/5/2008 |
Q: can a 1st grader with adhd and an iep be suspended from school?
A: Fawn82- thank you for the question. Yes, a first grader with ADHD and an IEP CAN be suspended from ...
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| Accommodation | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My son is an 8th grader and has had an IEP since 3rd grade for a Learning Disability. He has also ...
A: Tish- usually the reduced assignment is done by the teacher, at least in my experience it has, but ...
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| Special education | 10/29/2008 |
Q: We are getting ready for our IEP meeting this Friday October 31, 2008. I few questions for you. My ...
A: Cathy- thank you for the question. I am sorry this got back to you so late. As far as the ...
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| LRE | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am a learning support teacher in Pa. I received a student (7th grader) who came to our district in ...
A: Carol- thank you for the question. I am sorry to get back to you so late. As of now, there is no ...
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| Accommodation | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My son is an 8th grader and has had an IEP since 3rd grade for a Learning Disability. He has also ...
A: Tish- thank you for the question. First of all, if it is in his IEP that his assignments be ...
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| IEP parental rights | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My son has had an IEP since he was 2.5 years old. He has recently made the transition to ...
A: Heather- thank you for the question. I am confused to say the least. I've never heard of a school ...
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| Special Education Testing | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I took my daughter for an eye appointment and was referred to a special visual department. During ...
A: Tina- thank you for the question. I am sorry it took me so long to get back with you. I would say ...
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| DISABILITY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. | 10/1/2008 |
Q: hi i'm looking for any information about participation of disabled children in physical education ...
A: I apologize for the delay in my response. Could you be more specific with your question? What type ...
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| consult on IEP | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My son has an IEP in NYS. He is in an integrated kindergarten class, recieves P/T twice a week and ...
A: Holly- thank you for the question. I have not heard of goals being set by a consult before. I ...
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| testing modifications | 9/25/2008 |
Q: my son has testing modifications. his quizzes and tests are taken in the resource room. there is ...
A: Deborah- thank you for the question. I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you on this. My ...
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| 6 y.o bipolar/adhd son denied iep | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My son whom is six years old entered kindergarten this fall. In March I requested an IEP for him. ...
A: Janice- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you, my computer ...
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| Down syndrome and recrea\tional activities | 9/17/2008 |
Q: how do individuals with Down syndrome benefit, both mentally and physically, from being involved in ...
A: Sherry- thank you for the question. I feel that these individuals benefit in the same way that we ...
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| Dysgraphia | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My 10 yr old son struggles with dysgraphia, executive dysfunction, slow processing we have had him ...
A: Gail- thank you for the question. I understand his frustration and embarrassment, it's totally ...
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| Special Education- Beginning Teacher | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I will be beginning my first year of teaching this August in a Jr. High Cross- Cat room. My ...
A: Megan- thank you for the question. Congratulations on your new career! This age group is one of ...
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| Dual IEPs | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My daughter will be entering 7th grade. She has had speech Therapy since 2nd grade. In third ...
A: Carolyn- Her diagnosis of ADHD will be added to her current IEP. Things will only change if they ...
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| Dual IEPs | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My daughter will be entering 7th grade. She has had speech Therapy since 2nd grade. In third ...
A: Carolyn- thank you for the question. I'm going to do my best to sort through this and give you an ...
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| Grandson | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My grandson is not able to carry a conversation. He is able to understand what is being said to ...
A: Geri- thank you for the question. It's hard to say. It depends on the child, the situation, what ...
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| Child with slight Down's Syndrome | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My 6 yrs. old son has a slight Down's Syndrome, how can I wife teach him the proper ways of ...
A: Rodolfo- thank you for your question. I don't have much experience with those with Down's ...
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| IEP moving between school districts | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Our 13 year old high functioning autistic son is moving to high school next year. Over all, I have ...
A: Mary- here's how things work where I am. If a child transfers into our district from another ...
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| High School Student | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Our son is currently in the 9th grade and has been receving sped services (learning disability) ...
A: Jill- thank you for the question. What I would do is ask to have a meeting set up and request that ...
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| learning disability | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter was recently tested for the TAG program at her school. Her test results were ...
A: Well, there might be a deficit there in written language. Does she struggle with spelling orally ...
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| learning disability | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter was recently tested for the TAG program at her school. Her test results were ...
A: Ashley- thank you for the question. I wouldn't be so worried right now. She may be unbalanced in ...
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| types of resource rooms | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the difference between "push in" and "pull out" resource rooms?? Thanks so much...
A: Christy- thank you for the question. I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Pull in ...
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| Bipolar Disorder/Oppositional Defiant Disorder and residential placement | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My problem is somewhat complex. My daughter who was 15 at the time and a sophomore in HS, was ...
A: Lee Ann- thank you for the question. What a trial you all have been through. I would think that ...
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| case manager | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the job description of a special education case manager?My son is in the ninth grade ...
A: Ann- thank you for the question. What I do as a case manager, aside from teaching, is to monitor ...
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| negative impact of being removed from general class | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am so sad that I just discovered this website! What a great resource. My question is this: I ...
A: Jennifer- thanks for the question. I know that I have heard of studies on the subject, I just ...
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| Looking for a Special Education School for my 5 year old daughter | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old child that is aging out from her Pre-school and she is diagnosing with Pervasive ...
A: You do, in fact, have the right to refuse a school if you feel it is not appropriate for your child ...
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| Bipolar son denied IEP | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My son recently was denied an IEP. The school did testing on fine motor, gross motor, speech, and ...
A: Janice- thanks for the question. I thought, and I could be wrong, that he would qualify for ...
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| foreing language | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have 25 students in my class. Five of then are considered self contain, five inclusion and ten ...
A: Jeneffer- thanks for the question. Yes, your school is out of compliance. First of all, the full ...
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| IEP accomodation | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Our son has a "processing" disorder. One of the subjects particularly affected is math. His IEP ...
A: Debbie- thank you for the question. No, they cannot just not follow IEP accommodations if they ...
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| Music Therapy | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I would like to find out information on how does music therapy relate to education. Thank you
A: Christos- thanks for the question. My mother has her masters in music therapy. Right now, she's ...
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| education for children with fasd | 10/31/2007 |
Q: What types of class room settings and learning tools are most effective for teaching kids with fetal ...
A: Julie- thank you for the question. Well, it all depends on the severity of problems stemming from ...
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| Can a school ignore a child's 504 plan without notice? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My son is dyslexic and has accommodations/modifications under a 504 plan. Our school, a private ...
A: Katherine- thanks for the question. No, they cannot drop a 504 without a meeting. A 504 Plan is ...
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| testing for adhd | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find a place in queens or long island to have my 8 year old son tested. for special ...
A: I am going to give you a link for a yellow page that lists different resources for special ...
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| Accommodation in 504 Student Plan | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My child is hearing impaired (severe unilateral loss). Last year she was given a "Transportation ...
A: Phyllis- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you, I've been ...
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| Speech services replaces Language Arts? | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I am a regular education 8th grade teacher of Language Arts. My student is being pulled out by the ...
A: Kevin- thank you for your question. I do not get written schedules for my speech kids. I get the ...
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| special education | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Can I take a case to federal court after the school board has cited a school with multiple special ...
A: This series of questions need to be addressed by a lawyer that practices in both Federal and State ...
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| IEP/Placement/Expullsion | 8/11/2007 |
Q: We are in a dilemma concerning the expulsion of our 12 year old son with an IEP. He made a threat ...
A: Roger- thank you for your question. The phrases 'Change in Placement' and 'Change of Special ...
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| help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I AM NOT ABLE TO CONCENTRATE ON MY STUDIES THOUGH I AM IN 10 CLASS.WHENEVER I START STUDING EITHER ...
A: Shivani- thanks for your question. Having trouble concentrating is nerve wracking. Everyone has ...
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| psychologist | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I would like to know what if anything can be done when a County School psychologist conteacts w a ...
A: Dee- thank you for your questions. Charter Schools operate like public schools when it comes to ...
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| CLassroom Management | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I am suddenly teaching a BD/ED class at the end of the school year. I have 5 students and keep ...
A: Nancy, I'm sorry but your question made me laugh out loud! I am wondering the same thing myself ...
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| CLassroom Management | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I am suddenly teaching a BD/ED class at the end of the school year. I have 5 students and keep ...
A: Nancy- Aye Carumba!! Wow. My first response are why are these kids in your room if they have no ...
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| Response to your letter about 7-year-old boy in Florida exiting special Ed. | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Holly, First I want to explain that was I remiss in fully explaining this child’s learning ...
A: Barbara- It's nice to know this kid has so many people fighting for him. He should make great ...
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| Exiting Special Ed | 5/8/2007 |
Q: There is a little boy in Florida who just turned 7. Until around January he lived with his mom. He ...
A: Barbara: Thanks for the question. My first question to you, is did this orginal psychologist or ...
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| 504 plans | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Does a child have to be on medication to qualify for a 504 plan? What if a child was dismissed from ...
A: Janice- thanks for the questions. I apologize for the delay in responding, it's the end of spring ...
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| IEP / 504 | 3/22/2007 |
Q: are both of these considered types of classifications in the eyes of the law? I know that they ...
A: John, thank you for the question. An IEP and a 504 Plan are not classifications, they are types ...
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| son | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I have an adult son that is mentally challanged. How do I teach him to whisper? Thanks, Shirly
A: Shirley- thank you for the question. One way you can is to possibly turn it into a game of ...
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| Spec ed testing | 1/23/2007 |
Q: Texas does things weird...imagine that! Dyslexia does not fall under spec ed. Also, the TAKS test ...
A: OK, let me revise my answer! :) If, according to Texas law, they have to respond within 60 days, ...
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| Spec ed testing | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Sorry, I was typing fast and did not proofread!! She is in the dyslexia program but it does not ...
A: Kristin- not a problem! In my neck of the woods, dyslexia is enough to get her in special ...
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| Spec ed testing | 1/22/2007 |
Q: My doughter is in 3rd grade. She has struggled since kinder. She has been in dys program for 1 1/2 ...
A: Kristin- can you send me some more information? What is a dys program? Is it a type of special ...
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| Learning Disability of Daughter | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I was not getting anywhere with the school disctrict, therefore I had to request a due process ...
A: Ivory- Do you have anyone going in with you? I would look for someone to go in with you as an ...
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| qualify for special education | 12/4/2006 |
Q: We just received my daughter's report from a private educational assessment. She is 6 years old and ...
A: Pamela: Thanks for the question. This diagnosis should qualify her for special education and an ...
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| behavior problem | 11/23/2006 |
Q: Sorry there wasn't enough information for the question. The person in question is a 46 year old ...
A: Shirley, thanks for the extra information. I am not sure I'll be of much help, since my expertise ...
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| Learning Disability of Daughter | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My daughter Lisa, is currently in the ninth grade at Taylor High School in Houston Texas. Lisa ...
A: Ivory- thanks for the question. First of all, they cannot do any testing, nor dismiss her from ...
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| behavior problems | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I have a cild that is concerned about everybody's business. If some one moves keys off the desk, is ...
A: Shirley, thanks for the question. How old is the child? Can you give me some more information on ...
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| My five year old won't write | 10/14/2006 |
Q: My daughter turned five in July. She is in Kindergarten now. Despite having worked with her for ...
A: Crystal- Thanks for the question. My first response is to ask if you've discussed your issues with ...
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| sample on how to request a iep | 10/3/2006 |
Q: but he is by-polar and is having a hard time copeing with a full day of class so he is missing his ...
A: Brenda- Thanks for the question. All you have to do is call the school and request a meeting to ...
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| iep accomadations | 8/28/2006 |
Q: at his last iep meeting i wasnt as prepared as i should have been, as a result i am very unhappy ...
A: Maria- thanks for the question. Could you please give me some more information? What ...
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| special ed | 8/26/2006 |
Q: Are there any private schools in NYC that have special ed classes for kids who are labeled as ...
A: I am going to give you a few internet links that list schools in the NYC area, as I'm not sure about ...
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| Is an IEP a legal document | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I was wanting to know if an IEP is a legal document or not? The reason I ask is that I enrolled my ...
A: Geneva- thanks for the question. Yes, an IEP is a legal document and MUST be followed. Get ahold ...
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| research topic | 8/3/2006 |
Q: . but this is my research topic.. do know how can i do my paradigm? i mean my conceptual framework? ...
A: I am going to refer you to another person on this site. His name is Chuck Brickman who's under the ...
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| research topic | 8/1/2006 |
Q: Can i"ve done this with children with mental retardation? maybe mild... im having a had time getting ...
A: Most definitely this can be done with children with mental retardation. Please know that the label ...
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| one question | 7/31/2006 |
Q: can you explain me the term : conflict of interest and conflict of committment. i used to read some ...
A: Linda- A conflict of interest is the inability to do something due to having a personal stake in ...
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| research topic | 7/28/2006 |
Q: yah.. thank you.. but making a task-based module for special children? maybe simple numeracy skills, ...
A: Simple numeracy skills can be done with manipulatives. Set up a series of games to locate amounts ...
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| research topic | 7/26/2006 |
Q: yeah.. but i already have now.. basically im looking for task-based module in mathematics for ...
A: Hmmm.... as far as task based modules go, I've done checking units, shopping units, cooking units ...
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| research topic | 7/22/2006 |
Q: Can you suggest of a good topic for special children? regarding that the study is a qualitative or ...
A: I'm afraid I don't understand your question. Are you looking for a mathematics topic for special ...
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| Gifted Student | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I know a gifted studet who he used to fail to keep deadlines and was in danger of failing his ...
A: I am not real versed in gifted students, and you may want to direct your question to someone who ...
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| public shool or private school enviromment for my special needs son? | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I am torn deciding what to do about my son's education. My son turned 8 yrs in June. I'll briefly ...
A: I agree that there is, sadly, a stigma attached to special education students, especially those with ...
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| Mainstreaming, Special education | 7/17/2006 |
Q: Are there exceptionalities that you consider are more suited for integration. Why?
A: If you are looking for names of disorders, I can provide you with some. Once again, it all depends ...
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| RE: IEP goals | 7/8/2006 |
Q: Also, I don't know if it's regulation but we never drafted goals for the following year. I did ...
A: OK, my only advice to you now is to get in touch with the education agency, get a lawyer and file ...
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| RE: IEP goals | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I am writing back to you about my son who hadn't received his IEP goals at the end of year. Now ...
A: Carrie- my first thought is to go to the superintendent. I would also get him out of that school. ...
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| Are you aware of any educational programs on mental health issues for | 6/30/2006 |
Q: After my experiences this year (in particular) with the school staff, I can see there is a very ...
A: Kathy- I hope that your son is doing better now. It is unfortunate that some regular division ...
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| disciplining procedure for a SPED student | 6/30/2006 |
Q: What is the process of disciplining a SPED student, if the student is suspended for 10 or more days?
A: Raquel- I am going to give you a link to a government page that explains the process after 10 days. ...
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| Re:IEP | 6/29/2006 |
Q: Why is a IEP created? How is a diagnosis of mild CP made?
A: An IEP is written when a child is found eligible for special education services. This is a legal ...
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| cse meeting | 6/26/2006 |
Q: Holly. I will be accompanying my friend to a CSE meeting about her 4th grade child, as a close ...
A: Sara- Thanks for the question. I would raise all concerns they have at the meeting. Most ...
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| Prior written notice | 6/16/2006 |
Q: at this annual review meeting when they changed my daughter s placment they said it was becasue the ...
A: Unfortunately, they can. It happens often. This is based on numbers, available teachers, income, ...
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| Prior written notice | 6/15/2006 |
Q: i attended the annual review meeting for my child recently. the school did not give me prior ...
A: Robin- If there is a change in ANYTHING on your child's IEP, they must inform you AND invite you to ...
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| IEP goals | 6/13/2006 |
Q: My son is in Spec. Ed, and at the end of the year he did not receive his IEP goals. He is suppose ...
A: Carrie- YIKES! I make it a point to either hand deliver IEP goal updates or mail them out at the ...
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| Re:CP | 5/12/2006 |
Q: Hi there, whats the best advice for someone with CP who doesnt have friends to hang out with?
A: I'm afraid I'm not going to be much help here. I can make a few suggestions, but otherwise, this ...
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| Are there special education substitute teachers? | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I am wondering if there is a way to become a SPED substitute teacher to see if I want to pursue ...
A: Catherine: I think observing in a SPED room is the best way to determine if that's what you really ...
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| iep meetings | 5/5/2006 |
Q: my daughter requires the use of a 1:1 nurse to attend school. well, the SD fired the nurse and now ...
A: Robin- I've been thinking about your question since I sent an answer. The more I think, the more ...
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| Looking to teach Special Education | 4/18/2006 |
Q: Cihla, I am a sophmore student at Saint Joseph's College in Standish, Maine studying Elementary ...
A: Ashley- Congrats on your decision! Well, I can see why your family is discouraging you, behavioral ...
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| handicap children with special needs | 4/10/2006 |
Q: in the state of florida what determines rather a child with special needs gets a one on one ...
A: Linda- Thanks for the question. I am not sure about Florida. Has your child's school assessed his ...
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| "Home instruction" for Special Ed. | 3/26/2006 |
Q: Holly, My daughter will start kindergarten this fall, in southern NJ, and at the eligibility meeting ...
A: Jane, OK, I apologize about the time limit. It took me a little to look into this. The way I ...
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| memory techniques for blind person | 3/6/2006 |
Q: Do you have any suggestions for an adult with memory problems (not dementia) who has recently become ...
A: Gail- Thanks for the question. In all honesty, this is outside of my expertise. If you don't ...
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| query about B.Ed. enterance from lucknow university | 2/12/2006 |
Q: sir, kindly inform me about the pattern and kind of questions will be there in the enterance exam ...
A: This is a tricky question. It's sort of like asking what questions and in what order will they ...
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| urgent help needed | 1/20/2006 |
Q: i have been given the following questions for my BTEC level 3 in Early years qualification, just ...
A: Well, I've been giving this alot of thought, and I am unable to answer question number two. My ...
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| Spelling discrepancy | 11/10/2005 |
Q: I have been told that in the state of California, spelling can not be considered in a placement ...
A: Linda, I once again apologize for the delay. I am not sure about California laws. Where I am, if ...
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| classroom behavior | 10/12/2005 |
Q: I'm doing my student teaching in a self contained 4th grade classroom. (Special Education Major) I ...
A: I would first look at the regular teacher and compare how you deal with the student versus how the ...
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| IEP | 10/6/2005 |
Q: What and who determine whether or not a child quilify for the IEP. Is the 504 plan part of this IEP ...
A: As for who determines whether or not a child qualifies, it is all based on tests given by the ...
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| 1- how I can change e the... | 9/17/2005 |
Q: 1- how I can change e the behavior of a student hits his friends ? 2-what are the steps for treat ...
A: As far as question three goes, if I am reading it correctly, there are many options to testing a ...
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| IEP | 8/14/2005 |
Q: The IEP is a legal document that is the educatioonal plan for a student with a disability. As a ...
A: There are a couple of areas that you should look at. There is a section that talks about the ...
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| sped | 7/7/2005 |
Q: is being in special eduacation bad. and how can you get out of it. what does special eduacation ...
A: Samantha: Being in special education is not bad. I will tell you what I tell all my students. ...
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| Special Education | 6/26/2005 |
Q: Is it permissible for a school district to transfer a child with a disability to a school other than ...
A: If the home school does not have the services that a child needs, and another school does, it is ...
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| Speical Education | 6/1/2005 |
Q: Currently, we are in a struggle with my child's school over getting reading services. From the ...
A: Pat- My concern is how far behind is your son in the decoding area? If it's minimally behind, I ...
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| ED and LD | 5/30/2005 |
Q: I wonder if its right for schools to say that they are only for the learning disabilities and not ...
A: James, I know that some of the districts here house emotional and behavior disorders in one school, ...
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| Teaching children with Down's Syndrome to read | 5/3/2005 |
Q: I am writing a reserch paper on how to teach children with down's syndrome how to read. What methods ...
A: I would think that if you pulled the student out for a few minutes to check to see if they are ...
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| Physical Education and Special Ed | 4/18/2005 |
Q: My son is 10 and is diagnosed with Selective Mutism which is an axiety disorder and is in a Self ...
A: Jennifer- I had to do some reading about selective mutism before I answered. Have the PE and music ...
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| certificaton | 4/11/2005 |
Q: What are the current requirements for modified Special Ed in Tennessee.
A: Ray- I am currently based in Illinois, and our requirements are to have completed the special ...
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| 10 Year old son.........(UK) | 2/22/2005 |
Q: His reading is not very fluent. Comprehension is a bit 'hit and miss' - Sometimes quite good and ...
A: IF you are concerned about his reading and comprehension, I would ask your family doctor about ...
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| 10 Year old son.........(UK) | 2/20/2005 |
Q: My 10 year old son is reasonably bright. He is in a good independent school (Fee Paying school) He ...
A: I can't be quite sure without some testing being done. It does sound like he may have trouble ...
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| agressive behavior | 1/19/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Holly, Yes, he takes his meds. about an hour before the van picks him ...
A: Shirley- I am sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I was conferring with another ...
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| agressive behavior | 1/17/2005 |
Q: My mentally challenged 44 year old son who works at a sheltered workshop has had a few agressive ...
A: Shirley- I had a few questions. Does your son take medication? If yes, did he get the medication ...
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| character education | 11/29/2004 |
Q: My name is Cora Cunningham. I teach 7th grade special education. I am enrolled in a Curriculum ...
A: Cora- Hope this helps: 1. Make sure there is a strong plan in effect for behavior, and make sure ...
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| special education | 10/4/2004 |
Q: In order to be eligible for special education, the student must have what.
A: There are different things that qualify kids for special education. The biggest thing is a vast ...
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| iep 4 3rd gradr | 9/16/2004 |
Q: How, in california elementary schools[glendale california] can a teacher refuse to let a parent of ...
A: I would think that if it's in the IEP, it should be allowed, as an IEP is a legal document. If it ...
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