| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Grants | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I was reading one of your blogs and had a simular question. I am going back to school to get my Ed D ...
A: Wes, I know of no specific funds that help pay for a doctorate, however, many schools offer graduate ...
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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: The law isn't specific regarding the amount of time that a public education agency has to provide ...
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| 30 day transfer-in IEP | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I am a SPED teacher in CA. A student transferred into our district last week and was placed in my ...
A: The short answer to your question is that the Individuals with Disabilities Act does not have any ...
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| special services denied? | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I am a high school teacher in Arizona. My school administrators have recently held a meeting to ...
A: When a purchase involves the educational needs of a special education identified student, the IEP ...
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| Deaf-Blind Education | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I am in the Gifted and Talented Independent Research Program at my high school. Through this program ...
A: First, congratulations on your accomplishments in being placed into this awesome program. Your ...
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| Adaptive P.E. | 10/14/2009 |
Q: If a child qualifies for Adaptive P.E. due to severe physical disability does the district need to ...
A: The issue of Adaptive PE can be provided either through a 504 plan or an IEP. It really depends ...
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| advice on matthew spencer acquired brain injury from birth | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Please advise regarding my god son Matthew. From a Transversal Lie Birth, Should have been c ...
A: The legal system rarely treats persons with documented disabilities as they do those with in tact ...
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| CPSE | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I recently moved to NY from Florida. My 3.11 yr old son has an IEP from fl. (age 2yr had EI, then ...
A: Once a child 3 or older is identified as having a disability under the Individuals With Disabilities ...
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| Learning disabilities | 9/27/2009 |
Q: How is a learning disability defined exactly? I was diagnoses as having a learning disability more ...
A: Einstein struggled learning to do basic math...probably because his mind wouldn't think that simply. ...
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| Learning disabilities | 9/27/2009 |
Q: How is a learning disability defined exactly? I was diagnoses as having a learning disability more ...
A: Specific Learning Disability is defined as a difficulty learning that isn't very clearly defined. ...
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| speech therapy responsibility | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My grandson was placed in a hospital ,in February, in Saratoga County. His home school is North ...
A: The law states that services must be provided by the school district in which the child resides. ...
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| daily grades | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Should special education students with accommodations be on the same grading scale as non-special ...
A: The correct answer to your question is yes and no. It really is dependent upon the unique needs of ...
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| Asperger's and IEP | 9/19/2009 |
Q: On and off from Pre-K through grade 7 my son was classified as speech/language impaired. Last year ...
A: Since your son was exited from the SLI qualification, the law requires that the District re-evaluate ...
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| web sites | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I work with an 11 year old autistic child, anyway his strength is computers, he loves anything on ...
A: I don't know of any autism specific websites that would have educational instruction on them. If I ...
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| Case manager doesn't have contact with child | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a child in high school that has ADD and aspergers. His case manager is not a teacher of his ...
A: The model you describe is not special education. IDEA defines special education as "specially ...
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| Reading | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My daughter is entering the 5th grade and was recently put in a self-contained class for the core ...
A: You need a Reading Specialist who knows how to diagnose reading disabilities to evaluate your ...
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| State requirements rguarding bathrooms for Sped preschool classrooms | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Do you know if the State of California has requirements for Sped preschool classrooms? Especially ...
A: I do not know if the State of California has specific requirements for special education preschool ...
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| IEP help | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My child has FAS and emotional disturbance. Her separation disorder might be affected while going ...
A: What you have described I have never seen in a child so young, therefore, after 34 years in the ...
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| finding a dyslexia specialist to test my son in Tucson | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a dyslexia specialist in Tucson, Arizona to test my son. The special ed district ...
A: I actually reside in Tucson. I work for the Arizona Dept of Education full time and part time teach ...
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| Writing and social skill - 6 year old | 6/12/2009 |
Q: The question is in regards to my nephew back in India. He is 6 years and 2 months old and is in ...
A: Anything that you can do to encourage him to use his fingers will help. Coloring, using scissors, ...
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| Writing and social skill - 6 year old | 6/11/2009 |
Q: The question is in regards to my nephew back in India. He is 6 years and 2 months old and is in ...
A: What you describe doesn't sound like Dyspraxia, however, I am not a Physician and can't make that ...
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| Special Education for CP | 5/28/2009 |
Q: What options are available for education for a child with spastic CP who finds it very difficult to ...
A: There are a variety of different communication devices. Your Speech Language Pathologist can help ...
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| Special Education for CP | 5/28/2009 |
Q: What options are available for education for a child with spastic CP who finds it very difficult to ...
A: I have some great experiences with CP students who are very bright. My experience tells me that ...
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| high school special ed bipolar teen | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Are there any guidelines I can use to facilate the high schools cooperation in meeting the ed needs ...
A: You need to put your request for a Special Education Evaluation, to consider Emotional and Academic ...
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| RE: iep for homeschooler | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I would like your input on an IEP. Here is the scenario... I provide ECSE services to a preschool ...
A: They could have continued to use their private provider, however, the district is not obligated to ...
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| eligibility for stuttering | 5/11/2009 |
Q: what specific portions of IDEA allow a child to meet eligibility for special ed services/related ...
A: IDEA statutes and regulations can be found online through any search engine. The best site and ...
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| RE: iep for homeschooler | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I would like your input on an IEP. Here is the scenario... I provide ECSE services to a preschool ...
A: Under IDEA Part B, each state can decide when DD or PS (pre school) label needs to be replaced with ...
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| Graduate schools offering special education | 5/8/2009 |
Q: can yoy give me an idea of a good universtiy in the US which offers special education at the ...
A: The list of Graduate Schools offering Masters Degrees in Special Education are numerous. In most ...
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| How to become a great student & accelerate my studying ability | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Your comment, <<There are a great number of "magic" solution programs offered on the web, at ...
A: The website actually makes it look pretty good. I think it is worth a try. The program I have ...
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| How to become a great student & accelerate my studying ability | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My name is Michael and I have a learning disability. I've always been a good student, but I ...
A: There are a great number of "magic" solution programs offered on the web, at learning centers, and ...
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| Preschool Placement | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a preschool daughter with developmental delays, and we live in Shanghai where she attends ...
A: Yes,you are reading the Kansas State items correctly. If your daughter's IEP Team believes by ...
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| inclusion in the classroom | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Is inclusion creating a well rounded educational setting for both the special needs child and those ...
A: I answered a similar question to this already. This one sounds like an Essay question and I stopped ...
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| What's needed for HFA and Asperger's | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a mother of a young man with AS. I'm also a special ed consultant with a school district and am ...
A: Young people with high functioning autism disorder rarely live independently while in college. ...
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| IEP | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Can a school remove my son's IEP? My son has PDD NOS. He is doing well academically and no longer ...
A: There are only two ways that a student can be removed from special education service. The first is ...
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| Twice Exceptional Student | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 3rd grader who is gifted but also has ADHD. In addition he was just diagnosed with ...
A: If I were you I would want to know what DATA the teacher has regarding her motivational theory. ...
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| Reading Genius | 4/1/2009 |
Q: One other thing. There is a software program entitled, "Reading Genius" and people have said that ...
A: This looks good from the slick presentation, however, I don't see any real clear description of how ...
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| Twice Exceptional Student | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 3rd grader who is gifted but also has ADHD. In addition he was just diagnosed with ...
A: In order to be classified as a special education student under IDEA there are three questions that ...
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| Question on speed reading | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Actually, that instant learning product is for $77 and for that price, I'm seriously considering ...
A: The $77 may be worth a try. Let me know if you think it helps. I took a speed reading course ...
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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: Congatulations on your accomplishments and the mindset to not believe people who think they are ...
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| rescinding IEP signature timeline | 3/26/2009 |
Q: is there a timeline for how long I have to rescind an iep signature? I signed a new iep at the start ...
A: No, there is no timeline or provision for removal of an IEP signature. The law, The Individuals ...
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| CSE meeting | 3/16/2009 |
Q: and thank you for your time. I am going to my son's first CSE meeting tomorrow ( he currently has an ...
A: The IEP team doesn't have to totally agree, rather, the law states that they must come to consensus, ...
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| Grants | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am an udergrad at Eastern Ky University. I am looking for grants that I can obtain to help with ...
A: We need good administrators also. I am happy that your husband is going along that route. One of ...
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| spelling | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter is very bright but, she can not spell at all. I've been reading about ...
A: Dysgraphia is a medical definition simply meaning inability to spell. If spelling is her only ...
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| Repatriating to the US | 2/26/2009 |
Q: We have lived overseas for a number of years, and are returning to the US this fall, as we have a ...
A: Welcome back. The Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) is in several parts. Regarding ...
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| Down Syndrome | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Is it true that it is possible to have Down Syndrome and normal or above average intelligence and ...
A: It is possible for a person with Down's Syndrome to have normal intelligence, however, it is ...
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| IEP Health care plan and student nurse training | 1/24/2009 |
Q: 9 year old child has spina bifida and been self cathing for nearly 2 years without assistance ...
A: This is a violation of your child's IEP. However, in terms of the state IDEA complaint process, it ...
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| CSE re-evaluation timelines | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Approximately 71 days ago, I gave consent at an IEP meeting to re-evaluate my son for special ...
A: Federal law only has a 60 day timeline for initial evaluations. You stated that the IEP team ...
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| Accomodations in a timely manner | 1/18/2009 |
Q: My son is attending a private university and is receiving accommodations for his learning ...
A: The University is required to provide "reasonable accommodations, so as to keep your son from being ...
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| Expulsion Senior Student | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to set up a consultation. I have a 17 1/2 year old son a senior in high school. He is ...
A: I am not sure what the result of the manifestation hearing was...but I will assume that if the ...
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| What is a special education teacher? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am losing my current job so I am going to take this opportunity to go back to college. I have a ...
A: Happy to hear that you are considering a career in special education. As you may know, there is a ...
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| IEP and Autism | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding my son's IEP. He's 3 1/2 years old and we just had a meeting to revise ...
A: You have done well. You can ask that the school assessment team meet and consider the Child ...
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| IEP noncompliance | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I hope you are still out there able to answer my question. My daughter has an IEP for reading. She ...
A: The symmantic discussion is really splitting hairs. During the IEP meeting you discussed meeting ...
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| IEP and Autism | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding my son's IEP. He's 3 1/2 years old and we just had a meeting to revise ...
A: I don't think it would hurt anything to have a Child Psychologist see your son. At his age, with ...
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| Special Education Testing | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My Daughter is in the second grade I have recently found out she has been behind in reading since ...
A: What you describe is a long standing concern with using what we call a discrepancy formula to ...
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| re-evaluation | 11/17/2008 |
Q: My son was given an IEP last day on last day of school. After we started the current year it was ...
A: The evaluation process and the IEP process are separate, but often seen as the same, in that the IEP ...
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| IEP and Autism | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding my son's IEP. He's 3 1/2 years old and we just had a meeting to revise ...
A: The process for changing his learning category comes through evaluation, not an IEP. I am assuming ...
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| Aspergers and Dysgraphia | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I home school my son and he was just recently diagnosed with Aspergers, with dysgraphia as a ...
A: There is no one strategy or method to work with a complex disability such as this. Teaching him to ...
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| Aspergers and Dysgraphia | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I home school my son and he was just recently diagnosed with Aspergers, with dysgraphia as a ...
A: Students with Aspergers literally interpret all communication...so will tend to only do what they ...
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| Special Ed and Federal Categories of Disabilities | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am a first year graduate student in a post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program which leads ...
A: While Gifted and Talented was including in the original law, states have never been required to ...
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| IEP/ARD Question | 10/25/2008 |
Q: (We live in Texas). He is in the 9th grade. He is under OHI & ED classifications. He started this ...
A: If this meeting was as a result of a disciplinary action, you would have received notice of the ...
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| special education for physically handicapped children | 10/24/2008 |
Q: How can I find a list fo colleges and/or univerisities that offer teacher training for special ...
A: I don't believe such a list exists. Most colleges and universities train teachers in cross ...
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| How to change Special Ed Qualification | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I adopted my 11 year old son through foster care. He has been in numerous placements over his ...
A: Your school psychologist is a little bit confused. However let me begin by stating the evaluation ...
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| Struggling fourth grader | 10/16/2008 |
Q: My adopted son is now in the fourth grade and is below the fourth grade standard. He struggles with ...
A: You should ask that he be evaluated in all academic subjects and that they evaluate his ...
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| diagnosis | 10/13/2008 |
Q: a family member has been diagnosed with ADHD, static encephalopathy and a possible developmental ...
A: Depending on the type and severity of encephalopathy, one would commonly see loss of memory and ...
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| Education | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Do you know any free summer programs for high school students to attend to?
A: Most states have free summer programs for students who have not passed the state exam. Your high ...
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| Special Education Joke | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Why is it always the case that the children loose when it comes to fixing a major problem. Special ...
A: What you describe is sad. It is not what the special education process created by IDEA is supposed ...
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| Providing a cane to a blind student | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Mr. Bishop, Thank you for your time and effort regarding my question. Your thoughts are ...
A: IDEA is very clear that any decision regarding education is an IEP Team decision. The team could ...
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| Does my son truley need Special Education? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I am Lisa, a mother of one (12 yrs. old of age) and he is in 7th. grade this year. For the past 2 ...
A: Every thing related to continuing special education eligibility comes through the ...
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| Manifestation of Disability | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a student who is new to our district and was placed here at a tradtional high school after ...
A: If his IEP says he had a 1 to 1 aide for a specific purpose, then he should have had it. It all ...
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| Manifestation of Disability | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a student who is new to our district and was placed here at a tradional high school after ...
A: It really depends. When a special education student is going to be suspended or expelled for more ...
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| DISABILITY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. | 10/1/2008 |
Q: ANY ARTICLES, RAPORTS THANKS PRZEMEK
A: I am not current with the PE research at this point. It has become less of an emphasis in recent ...
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| speech therapy in public school for private school student | 9/26/2008 |
Q: What is the law that requires the "home school" to provide speech/language therapy to a private ...
A: The law is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, last reauthorized in 2004. However, ...
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| Intellectual Disabilities | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Those with Intellectual Disabilities deal with many issues. What is the communities perception of ...
A: For the most part people with mild intellectual disabilities are overlooked. People in education ...
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| informative speech on Down syndrome | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I am giving a 3-4 minute informative speech on Down syndrome. I have a brother with this and have ...
A: There are a number of ways you could narrow the big topic. It would be more meaningful to the ...
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| slow processing | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter will be in the fifth grade this year. When she was in third grade I requested special ...
A: You can expect that your daughter will be given every opportunity to learn what she needs to know. ...
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| ADHD_Inattentive Type | 8/23/2008 |
Q: My son was recently diagnosed with adhd-inattentive type he has had an iep for years. prior to his ...
A: I would suggest that you attend the meeting, but not agree to anything, other than what you are ...
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| capd | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I am desperately seeking a school in the Atlanta, Ga area that truly specializes in children with ...
A: I am not familiar with the acroynm CAPD, nor am I familiar with the Atlanta, GA schools. Given ...
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| what % of special ed children graduate | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have heard that only 50% of special ed children graduate. Would you happen to know if this is ...
A: It varies from state to state and from district to district, but right now it is around 25%, while ...
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| Medicaid reimbursement | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I received a letter in the mail from our school district requesting my permission to bill medicaid ...
A: He has put in writing that he believes the therapist is fully qualified and will provide appropriate ...
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| Homeschooling Rights of Dyslexic Child | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Do I have to have training in NYS to be able to teach my own daughter if she's diagnosed with ...
A: I don't know of any one test that will measure all five areas critical to reading success. I use a ...
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| Homeschooling Rights of Dyslexic Child | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Do I have to have training in NYS to be able to teach my own daughter if she's diagnosed with ...
A: Home schooling tests are similar to something like the NY Regents. The tests they have mentioned ...
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| principals comment about ADHD diagnosis | 8/3/2008 |
Q: You have been so kind several times over the years to answer questions for me. Our grandson, ...
A: Over the years I have heard isolated educators state similar things. Usually the people saying this ...
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| Homeschooling Rights of Dyslexic Child | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Do I have to have training in NYS to be able to teach my own daughter if she's diagnosed with ...
A: I answered this question earlier in the week, but still shows up as unanswered, so I will try to ...
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| question about teaching | 7/31/2008 |
Q: we are agroup of philosophy teachers we would be happy if you answer our qoestion what is the best ...
A: Today I am going to make you happy. Teenagers need to know about life the way it really is, not ...
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| Verbal Spelling | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Just a quick question. If someone can spell and read at a functional level but has real problems ...
A: I could be part of dyslexia, however, dyslexia is the more extreme form of this particular symptom, ...
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| Special Ed placement | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My son has recently moved to the U.S. from Jamaica, April of this year really and has been ...
A: Your assumption that when he is caught up and can return to regular classes is correct. At least, ...
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| expulsion | 7/22/2008 |
Q: It all started in March, 2008 when my son's property was stolen by another student at Tennyson High ...
A: First, it is rare that a student is expelled for a first offense unless it is very large, like ...
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| asperger's/ 504 plan | 7/22/2008 |
Q: First, are Catholic schools required to follow 504 plans? Second, what kinds of things might a 504 ...
A: No, Catholic schools are not required to follow Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The law is a ...
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| Medicaid reimbursement | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I received a letter in the mail from our school district requesting my permission to bill medicaid ...
A: Medicaid has been utilized for a small portion of funds related to service for at least a decade. A ...
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| Special Ed Needed for Grandson (?) | 7/8/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old grandson, Shaun, has Tourettes, O/CD, and related ADHD as well as hyperactivity. I ...
A: Shaun has a number of serious disorders that can be difficult to work with. I am assuming with all ...
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| special education Asperger's | 6/26/2008 |
Q: New York State school has redently told me that The diagnosis letter that Dr.Anthony Malone from ...
A: They are correct in that there is no provision in IDEA to amend an evaluation report. What they are ...
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| research topic | 6/20/2008 |
Q: i am enrolled in research methodology course and we are now formulating research question. i would ...
A: Your topic is huge, so I think you need to narrow it. Gifted underachievers are the largest group ...
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| IEPs for Homeschool Children | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am a special education teacher during the day, but on my free time, I am an evaluator for parents ...
A: In most states no, because they really want a general ed and a special ed teacher there, but in the ...
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| IEPs for Homeschool Children | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am a special education teacher during the day, but on my free time, I am an evaluator for parents ...
A: It depends on the home school situation and somewhat on state laws surrounding home schooling. As a ...
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| mistreatment by CST | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of an 8yo boy in NJ. THe CST failed to comply with most of the regulatory procedures ...
A: The school is clearly in the wrong. While you can determine placement decisions through an IEP team ...
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| schools here do not do 504's | 6/14/2008 |
Q: The schools in the city where I live do not do 504's. Do you know if this is true of other school ...
A: The Federal law passed in 1975, The Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Act is a civil rights law for ...
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| mistreatment by CST | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of an 8yo boy in NJ. THe CST failed to comply with most of the regulatory procedures ...
A: Your question depends upon a lot of factors that you haven't shared with me. I am going to assume ...
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| CPSE | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have a question - my daughter is almost three. We had her evaluated through the school district ...
A: It does sound as if it is a done deal. If this is common practice for this district, they need to ...
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| retention - legality | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Can a school legally have a student repeat a grade if the parent does not agree? I have a son who ...
A: Most schools work with parents in deciding grade retention, rarely do they require it, if a parent ...
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| interview | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I already graduated with a bachelor in special education and I've been thinking in applying for a ...
A: The interviews for teaching jobs are to find out how much you know about teaching. They typically ...
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| Please help me for this issue | 6/2/2008 |
Q: please sir i want a complet note of the cerebral palsy child education mathod and ...
A: From your question, I cannot interpret what you are looking for. Cerebral Palsy is a condition that ...
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| CPSE | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My son, age 4, is currently being worked up for an autistic spectrum disorder. He has received ...
A: Your primary job at the meeting is to advocate for your daughter. The people who did evaluations ...
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| CPSE | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter was very delayed with her expressive language but did notqualify for EI at 18 months, ...
A: You are at the point in your daughter's age where she will be moving from Part C of IDEA to Part B. ...
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| school placement | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old son who is diagnosed under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder.He is in ...
A: Your question is a difficult one to answer in that each autistic student is so unique it is hard to ...
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| uneven test scores | 5/16/2008 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter was recently tested for the TAG program at her school. Her test results were ...
A: I think I have already answered this question, therefore, if this is a duplicate, just ignore it. ...
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| Education | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Is the primary purpose of school to be an agency for social action or to impact basic knowledge ...
A: I think I already answered this question, but just in case, here is a later response. I believe ...
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| case managers | 5/13/2008 |
Q: In your 4/12/08 response to Ann Fisher regarding case managers responsibilities you mention that you ...
A: The model that I have used isn't all inclusive, meaning that it doesn't catch every student, but it ...
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| Special Education/Retention | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My son attend school in the Pittsburgh Public School District. I enrolled him in Kindergarten, ...
A: 1. You have a right to request an evaluation, but typically no more than one per school year. The ...
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| Want to get out of IEP | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I couple of years ago my current fourth grader was struggling with reading. We agreed with the IEP ...
A: I am happy that your student is doing well. I am sorry that he is struggling with some self concept ...
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| NYS Regents Testing Modifications | 4/25/2008 |
Q: do you know what testing modifications are allowed on NYS Regents exams? What about the SATs? My ...
A: I do not nor have I lived in New York State, therefore, I don't know what the modifications are that ...
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| 504 vs special eduction | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Should 504 students have a behavior plan? Who is responsible for writing a behavior plan? Should a ...
A: The first question answer is maybe. Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation of the Handicapped ...
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| Special education | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I am writing a reasearch paper on learning disabilities. I wanted to know if you can give me some ...
A: That is a very broad topic, being done more and more. Mainstreaming is the original term used in PL ...
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| When is Placement an IEP Issue? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: This is the 3rd year my daughter has been in the preschool special ed program (she goes 1/2 day, 3 ...
A: What they are saying is that the Kg program in her current school and the program in the base school ...
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| case manager | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Can you tell the job discription of a special education case manager?My son is in the ninth grade ...
A: There are no legal requirements or guidelines for a Case Manager, in fact, the law makes no ...
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| 504 - college | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My son is going to Univ. of Virginia. He has had an IEP (for dyslexia and dysgraphia and ADD) for ...
A: I am really nothing without my maker, who has given me extreme gifts to use. Your son should be ...
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| 504 - college | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My son is going to Univ. of Virginia. He has had an IEP (for dyslexia and dysgraphia and ADD) for ...
A: Hum...504 law states that any public education agency that accepts any federal funds must adhere to ...
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| Can colleges ask for updated testing if you h ave a 504 ? | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My son is going to Univ. of Virginia. He has had an IEP (for dyslexia and dysgraphia and ADD) for ...
A: The University does not have to conduct testing. They can simply use the 3 year old diagnosis to ...
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| development at five years | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I am worried about my step-daughter. she will be five in august and as she gets older I am beginning ...
A: It sounds as if your step-daughter is pretty caught up in fantasy. Psychologically, it would be way ...
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| data collection to warrant a one on one aide or appropriate services | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I am a preschool teacher for special needs children. I have a student who is transitioning into ...
A: First, let me state clearly that IQ devices for young children are not very accurate and those ...
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| speech/writing | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old son has received speech services since 3 years old. His issues are strictly ...
A: You would ask for a Special Education Evaluation suspecting that he has need for service in the area ...
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| 504 Plan | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I need help in regards to the 504 plan. My question is if my husband and I feel the the 504 ...
A: As you know, the schools are required to follow the 504 plan that they agreed to...but, in reality ...
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| Selective Mutism | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My son is a 9 year-old third grader with Selective Mutism and Social Phobia. He has been evaluated ...
A: To be eligible for Special Education, based upon federal law, a student must meet three criteria. ...
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| children with fas | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I am writing a research paper on the needs of preschool children who had fetal alcohol syndrome. ...
A: I had sent an answer to this question, however, the system says I have not answered it...so, to keep ...
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| ADHD grandson | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Mr. Bishop, Our grandson who is 20 now was diagnosed in first grade by a developmental pediatrician ...
A: There are a couple of systemic problems in a lot of schools and districts that you have butted heads ...
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| IEP | 2/24/2008 |
Q: My daughter has selective mutism and currently has a 504 plan in place. The plan states to allow a ...
A: In short, they should have discussed the need to test for special education...an IEP could have ...
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| IEP | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My daughter has selective mutism and currently has a 504 plan in place. The plan states to allow a ...
A: The Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Act, from which Section 504 refers to education, is a civil ...
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| ADHD-Inattentive | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My nephew, Declan, has been having trouble in school--poor grades--since first grade even though ...
A: A 504 Plan can be any accommodations that will prevent your sister's son from being discriminated ...
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| IEP | 2/10/2008 |
Q: My son is in 3rd grade and has an IEP disab/other health impaired, one on one aid, he has ADHD, ODD, ...
A: The federal IDEA law is clear. Parents must be involved in any decision to evaluate, place, or make ...
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| Help with 12&13 yr old daughters who are phobic and w/aspergers | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I am so happy to have found this board. I have two daugters ages 12 & 13 - they are BOTH currently ...
A: There are schools that exist for students who display disabilities. I do not know where you are ...
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| IEP accommodations not followed | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My 14 year old son is Aspy,ADHD and GAD. We had an IEP meeting in May 2007 so that his needs were ...
A: Wow, your son has some things that he will need to overcome. The first question has to do with the ...
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| fetal alcohol syndrome | 10/31/2007 |
Q: i thank you for your last reply. Do pre school children and their care givers have access to ...
A: Yes or no, depending on the nature of the problem. FAS isn't one of the 13 special education ...
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| fetal alcohol syndrome | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I am writing a research paper about fetal alcohol syndrome and education.Specifically pre-school and ...
A: FEA is displays itself very differently in each student. Some have extreme behaviors, some more ...
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| 2nd grader | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am a second grade teacher and I have a student who I am concerned about. He is 7 years old and ...
A: He may have a cognitive delay, which is sometimes severe enough to call mildly mentally retarded. ...
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| Homebound for hospice student | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We have a high school homebound student with muscular dystrophy whose condition continues to ...
A: Since the Physician has signed the order stating that the student is unable to perform the work, ...
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| TEACHING | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to become SPED teacher or SPED assistant teacher in USA if i am an accounting ...
A: The direct answer to your question isn't as easy as it seems. Each of the 50 States in the United ...
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| ADHD | 9/12/2007 |
Q: My son (12 years old) has ADHD. From elementary school through present he has consistently (minus ...
A: Section 504 or the Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Act of 1973, is actually the education portion ...
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| Masters in Special Educaiton | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My question is: what kinds of jobs outside of the classroom can I persue with a Masters in Special ...
A: It really depends on what the Master's focused upon. With a Master's in teaching special education ...
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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: For your brief description you may have Attention Deficit Disorder, or you could just be highly ...
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| Evaluation prior to consent | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I am the mother of a 6 year old son who was struggling academically. I requested a meeting after I ...
A: There are a couple of red flags in your question that I need to respond about. First, I will answer ...
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| College 504 plan denied | 7/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter had a IEP from 3rd grade all the way to 12th grade. She has a reading problem and was ...
A: The key in this issue is not the 12th grade 504 plan, rather her diagnosis of having a disability. ...
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| confused about data collection | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I recently was hired as the new autistic preschool teacher at a nearby school, although I am a ...
A: With a simple skill like counting, it wouldn't be that difficult to do a daily sample, and with the ...
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| confused about data collection | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I recently was hired as the new autistic preschool teacher at a nearby school, although I am a ...
A: The answer to you question is maybe. This is an example of a Goal that has measurement criteria, ...
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| early childhood education | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I would like to receive more training in early childhood education and am very interested in ...
A: There are a number of universities that provide specific training in early childhood. There are ...
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| teaching colors | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I am a human Service Cousellor in NB, Canada. I have worked in grouphomes for 15 years & just ...
A: Sorry it took so long, for some reason I did not receive an email saying this question was waiting. ...
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| Home Instruction for Emotionally Disturbed Teenager | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Bishop, My daughter, now 16, was diagnosed with depression at age 12 following a severe bullying ...
A: I can certainly see how you would be devastated and concerned regarding your daughter's future. To ...
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| Being a Special Education teacher | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Is being a Special Education teacher extremely stressful? Do you get paid very little? Does it take ...
A: It depends...there are 13 different categories of special education students, those that tend to be ...
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| 504 plans | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Can a private school charge a student for a 504 plan? My daughter was in 7th grade and was charged ...
A: A private school that does not accept any Federal Money does not have any legal obligation to even ...
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| Making up classwork missed while in engaged in SpEd | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I am involved in a dispute between a regular ed. teacher and a special ed. teacher. The regular ed. ...
A: I can point you in the direction needed. The exact siting isn't a clear cut point in federal IDEA ...
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| Looking for initial teacher certification for career changer | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I'm interested in teaching special ed after having a good deal of experience in the classroom as an ...
A: My advise would be to complete the Master's Degree in Special Education. I would complete the ...
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| ADHD INATTENTIVE DISORDER / 504 | 5/15/2007 |
Q: My daughter is in grade 5. All her teachers from grade 1 - 5 said she needs services. The school ...
A: Your problem is not uncommon. There are 13 categories of eligibility within the federal IDEA law, ...
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| special Education | 3/12/2007 |
Q: how are you today please answer my question . How can enteract with parents specialy pre-school to ...
A: I am not exactly certain what you are asking, however, I am assuming that you are asking how school ...
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| Inclusion VRS Exclusion and more | 3/9/2007 |
Q: Bishop, I thank your answers. I have two more questions: 1. Do I have your approval to insert your ...
A: 1. Yes, feel free to use my answers. 2. With education reform happening in this country at a ...
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| High School Special Education | 3/9/2007 |
Q: Yes, we did sign a referral form on October 30th, 2006,and it was determined that an evaluation was ...
A: Legally you should have been invited to a meeting to discuss what tests, or other evaluations, would ...
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| High School Special Education | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 yr old with Anxiety and Bi-Polar Disorders. She was accommodated with a 504 plan in 7th ...
A: Sounds like you are getting nowhere. The major difference between 504 and Special Education is that ...
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| Daughter With Learning Disability | 12/11/2006 |
Q: i hope that you will remember my correspondence regarding my daughter, Elehia North, the ninth ...
A: Yes, I remember our dialogue regarding your daughter. If you have requested a Due Process Hearing, ...
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| Special Education Programs | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I'm sorry if this question is not in you area of expertise. My daughter has a lot of issues. ADHD, ...
A: There is no organization that I know of that ranks and evaluates special education programs. The ...
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| Special Ed Grants | 12/4/2006 |
Q: my name is Crista McLain and I teach a cross catagorical classroom for moderate to severe ...
A: Grants are more limited in this day than they were a few years ago, but it is possible. The first ...
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| Getting a personal aide for my special needs child. | 12/4/2006 |
Q: My son has Angelman Syndrome, he is classified as severely to profoundly mentally retarded, and he ...
A: I agree that finding a good advocate could help in this situation. Using a wheelchair for restraint ...
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| Daughter with Learning Disabiltiy | 12/1/2006 |
Q: How was your Thanksgiving? I am following up with you regarding my daughter, Eleshia: I followed ...
A: The Director is playing hard ball in this situation. Whenever an evaluation is done you have a ...
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| Daughter with Learning Disabiltiy | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I would like to share some additional information related to my daughter full evaluation conducted ...
A: I can see from the test battery that your daughter has some extreme difficulties in school. ...
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| Daughter with Learning Disabiltiy | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My daughter, Lisa is a ninth grader at Taylor High School in Houston, Texas. my daughter entered the ...
A: Yes, it sounds as if your daughter does have some form of dyslexia. She needs specific language ...
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| Special Education | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I am doing a research about special education. My research is specifically about who pays for ...
A: The Federal Law for Special Education, IDEA, mandates that States provide special education. Which ...
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| BD Class | 11/8/2006 |
Q: How do I get the school to teach my son? I will give you an example of what I am talking about. My ...
A: If I understand your question correctly the example is that your son takes a weekly spelling test. ...
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| prospective special ed. teacher | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I am in college studying to become a special education teacher. My question is this. I have to do an ...
A: I would be happy to give you some suggestions of things to ask, which you should understand are ...
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| auditory processing | 10/28/2006 |
Q: my daughter was diagnosed when she was in third grade it has been a constant struggle especially ...
A: Sorry it took so long to answer this questions, however, it was never sent to my e-mail. I just ...
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| assisting an austic child | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I'm a teaching assisitant helping a child with autism. He shows little emotion and I'm never sure ...
A: The autism spectrum ranges greatly in the student's ability to communicate. Actually Autism always ...
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