I found a wonderful site that provides links to 100 Special Education resources that easily lessens the time spent looking for information. Please check it out and let me know what you think. Happy Searching! Here is the URL/link for the site:  www.phdinspecialeducation.com

Many special education teachers are getting nervous because they have not had training in the new common core standards. They will be evaluated as their students reach the individual learning objectives, derived from the common core standards. They may be similar to IEP goals, but are not necessarily the same.Teachers who are responsible for the ...

Fletcher's Place is a fun and easy to use reading program that has been successful with all types of learners. Check out the website for data. I have been using this program for years and parents are pleased with the reading success their children make. I enjoy teaching with this program because the children become excited and look forward to ...

http://ldx.sagepub.com/content/44/2/184.short A Cognitive Strategy Instruction to Improve Math Calculation for Children With ADHD and LD: A Randomized Controlled Study. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder is associated with marked behavioral problems and academic achievement problems.  Children with ADHD have significantly lower academic ...

I hope students get started in the right direction at the beginning of the school year, with IEPs and services in place. Parents and teachers must keep on top of this so students have everything they need. Services and accommodations can be overlooked in the confusion of a new school year.

Hi Joan, I have worked in the field of special education and learning disabilities for over 30 years. The best reading programs I have found are Fletcher's Place for PreK-3 and Reading Revolution for older kids. They work well and kids and teachers love using them. They cover all areas of reading using games and good literature for ...

#spedchat Sparktop.org helps kids with learning difficulties, including learning disabilities and AD/HD, understand that they are smart, have unique talents, and can succeed in school and life.  Part of the Professor Garfield website (previous post) it also has an area for teachers which you can access here.

Did you know that the white background on a page of text can be ''visually offensive'' to some readers? Most definitely! By changing the background color of a page of print, focus, concentration, comprehension, and retention can be improved for many. Certain colors can actually ''unblock'' pathways in the brain, making it possible to ...

Good teachers have a strong interest in and dedication to the success of their students. They know that ALL students CAN succeed---even those challenged with learning disabilities and differences. Parents, too, know they can help their children thrive and enjoy much success in the classroom with the use of the right tools, some good ...

Yes, most of us know that the law requires us to use research-based best practice while teaching everything from calculus to social skills. Yes, most of us would love to know what those most current research-based best practices are. Yes, most of us would also like to say that just because something is research-based, does not mean it is ...