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Lessons from Remote Learning
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Seemingly overnight, schools everywhere have transitioned to a remote educational model for the foreseeable future as we enter a period of extended social distancing. For school leaders and families who are trying to adapt to the new normal... Read full article
Keep Kids Connected During Social Distancing
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Kids (and adults!) need to feel connected during this time of extended social distancing. Many of us are mourning the loss of gatherings, concerts, on-site classes, and other events that we love.... Read full article
The Basics Movement to Close Achievement Gaps
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Beginning before birth, then extending through the early elementary years, the human brain is in a condition called “developmental plasticity.” Feelings of emotional security and experiences of back-and-forth interactions with other people affect how... Read full article
Building a Strong Foundation for Reading Success in Young Children
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As an educator that specializes in teaching students with learning differences I am often asked by parents of young children, “How can I ensure that my child will be a successful reader and speller?” While a number of factors play a role in this... Read full article
Learn Debate Skills with Debate Camp's New Online Learning Resource
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Debate Camp Online provides students with a welcome zone in which to learn and develop skills in parliamentary debate. ... Read full article
How to Safeguard Children with Special Needs from Bullying
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When young Cody joined the peer inclusion preschool at his neighborhood public school, he fit in from the start. His class was a mix of neurotypical “peer mentors” and children with disabilities, including students like Cody with apraxia of speech, a... Read full article
Understanding the Special Education Process and Feeling Positive About Support Received in a School
by Andrea Freeman and Tiffany Palenscar, Easterseals Massachusetts on
Each child learns differently, which may mean that additional support in school is needed in certain areas. If this is the case, your child’s teacher or a school administrator may discuss having your child evaluated for special education services wi... Read full article
Addressing Challenging Behavior and How it Relates to the IEP Process: A Reference Guide for Parents
by Dana Howell, Easterseals Massachusetts on
When you have a child with academic, social, or behavioral challenges, providing them with the correct supports can be an overwhelming and confusing process. How do you ensure that teachers and therapists effectively meet the needs of your child? For... Read full article
Transition Assessments- What are they? Why are they beneficial?
by Lizzette Grattan, Easterseals Massachusetts on
Transition Assessments are most commonly performed when a child has an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or a 504 plan. By Federal law the transition age begins at 16 years old but in the state of Massachusetts it begins at 14 years old. When student... Read full article