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  • Graduation, Now What?!

    Graduation, Now What?!

    I believe that the high school diploma is widely viewed as the end game of K-12 education. The purpose of special education focuses on life AFTER the diploma. The focus of our collective efforts should be on NOW WHAT? I have posted on this topic and want to circle back to it. If the purpose of…

  • Standards vs Deficits and Long Range Plans

    I’ve had discussions with multiple caregivers and parents recently about IEP objectives and evaluation/assessment. I think this is not only an important issue but is an issue that is a foundation for special education. The purpose of special education, as established in IDEA, is outcome based. The focus is on the future life of the…

  • Self-Help Skills Video Presentation

    See the video (link below) to find out about this photo.I believe one of the greatest problems in education is the challenge students have in taking an active role in the learning process. This is a video of a presentation on issues related to academic self-help skills and how to develop them. This is especially…

  • Visual of Inclusion

    This image is making the rounds through various social media outlets. I think it is a wonderful representation of the various settings and situations encountered in special education. I will share my take on each of these. Full inclusion is the ultimate LRE (least restrictive environment) but is simply not the appropriate placement or LRE…