The Right School for Your Child with Learning Disabilities
Are you in the process of trying to determine which type of school is best for your child? If so, it is important to research your options carefully and take...
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Green Jobs, Green Money!
By Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W. Can the recycling of consumer electronics lead to jobs for people with disabilities? As a parent of a child with a disability, two of the...
Dealing with Changes in School Routines During the Holiday Season
Dealing with Changes in School Routines During the Holiday Season For many households, the holiday season is a time filled with changes in routine, which can be stressful for both...
The 50 Best Private Special Needs Schools in the United States
Every student has individual learning abilities. While in many cases, one of the goals of a comprehensive education is inclusion of all students of a particular age or grade level...
Strategies to Improve School Safety
Improve School Safety Over the past decade and a half, the United States has experienced an unprecedented level of violence within the school setting. The first, prominent display of a...
Federal Student Aid for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Well-Kept Secret?
In 2008 Congress re-authorized the Higher Education Opportunities Act (P.L. 110 -315) with little fanfare. The Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA) under Title IV governs all Federal Student Aid. The...
Transition & Supported Employment Working for You
Transition is a term used to describe post high school education planning processes for students with special needs between the ages of 14 and 22. Specifically, it is used to help students move from school to work
Visit & Observing Schools
Contact the schools you are interested in and make an appointment for a visit. If possible, tour the schools during
