Unlocking the creative potential of children with learning disabilities can be a transformative journey, one that fosters self-expression and skill development. In this article we'll explore the therapeutic and inclusive benefits of exposing these children to the arts. We'll delve into these practical steps. Todays returning guest author is Emily Graham. She is the creator of Mighty Moms (mightymoms.net). She believes being a mom is one of the hardest jobs around and wanted to create a support system for moms from all walks of life. On her site, she offers a wide range of info tailored for busy moms — from how to reduce stress to creative ways to spend time together as a … [Read more...]
Students with Disabilities – The 2% Rule
Until this year school districts could use an “alternative” testing approach for students with disabilities. Districts were allowed to make the judgment themselves and were allowed to identify up to 2% of the student population. From an article in The Washington Post dated August 27, 2015: Effective Sept. 21, 2015, the official rule summary says: The Secretary amends the regulations governing title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) (the “Title I regulations”), to no longer authorize a State to define modified academic achievement standards and develop alternate assessments based on those modified academic achievement standards for … [Read more...]