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Using Graphic Organizers to Improve Your Child’s Academic Success

2019-01-03
By: Lisa Rogers
On: January 3, 2019
In: Education: K-12

Continuing with instructional supports, this week’s blog will focus on a simple, yet powerful strategy: graphic organizers. “Graphic organizers are tools that help your brain think.” – Kylene Beers Most teachers use graphic organizers but might not be fully aware of the comprehensive benefits of this visual support. Graphic organizersContinue Reading

Using Steps to Breakdown Tasks and Activities for Academic Success

2018-09-28
By: Lisa Rogers
On: September 28, 2018
In: Education: K-12

In a previous blog we discussed how to increase motivation and focus through the use of a Bingo card. The use of choice and positive reinforcement make for a powerful teaming of strategies. This blog will continue to break things down into smaller, more doable pieces of information. For instance, onContinue Reading

Q&A With Lisa: How do I get my child qualified for special ed?

2018-08-15
By: Lisa Rogers
On: August 15, 2018
In: Education: K-12, Family

24 Q: Dear Lisa, “I suspect my child has autism or some related disability. He is in the early elementary years. How do I get my child qualified for Special Education services in public school and what do they offer?” -Confused and Concerned in Texas A: Dear Confused and ConcernedContinue Reading

How to Help ASD Students Express Their Feelings and De-Escalate a Meltdown

2018-04-30
By: Jennifer Allen
On: April 30, 2018
In: Education: K-12

If a student can express their inner feelings, then adults could help them prevent further escalation. This can be done by engaging the student in conversation about the problem, or beginning a calming activity. Often however, the student has difficulty expressing those feelings until it is too late. A feelingsContinue Reading

Special Education Law: What You Need to Know

2017-09-27
By: Katherine Goodsell
On: September 27, 2017
In: Education: K-12

Just recently I was given this scenario from the Doctorate program from which I am attempting to earn a specialization in Special Education. Let’s imagine, if you can, that You are the Director of Special Education and a family has just moved into the school district. In this scenario, theContinue Reading

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