Ann's Learning Disabilities Blog May 2008 Archive

Alvin Schroeder was shocked when he landed a job teaching high school shop classes in Merced, California. Schroeder has dyslexia, and he was never a successful student. He ... Read More

"My child attends a private school and needs a 504 plan. Who is responsible for for seeing that it gets done?" First, it is important to find out if your ... Read More

In a story on the perceptions of special education programs in Canada, the Canadian Press reports that an estimated 25% of parents surveyed believe their children in special education programs ... Read More

If you've ever had a difficult teacher tell you that he cannot accommodate your child because it wouldn't be fair to the other kids, you need to check out Rick ... Read More

"My teenager has mental disabilities, and I placed her in a private school where I felt she would get the individual attention she needs. Is there grant money or ... Read More

It is so inspirational to see people with disabilities challenging stereotypes and achieving great things. I think it helps us all remember that in an inclusive society, everyone can ... Read More

"For the last five years, my husband and I have been paying for our child to receive speech therapy from a private therapist. We've done this because our school ... Read More

Summer break will be here soon, and it is a great time to catch up on reading skills. Here are strategies and tips to help you plan ahead and ... Read More

This activity is just too great not to share. Pepperpaints.com has an awesome hands-on project that teaches math concepts and entertains for hours - a newspaper hut. This ... Read More

Picture this. You're sitting in a job interview, and everything seems to be going okay. The employer asks about your last job. "How many sick days did ... Read More

Special education students are more likely to drop out of school than their non-disabled peers. This trend holds true for students with all types of disabilities. Arguably, students ... Read More

Over the last 23 years, the New Jersey School Boards Association has sponsored a Special Education Week in cooperation with a special education parent advisory group. With all ... Read More

In a decidedly negative report, the Institute of Education Sciences is highly critical of the Reading First, a cornerstone of the Bush administration's "No Child Left Behind" act. NCLB ... Read More

Arizona State University professors have landed a 1.6 million dollar grant to develop a screener for language impairments from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute for Education Sciences. Professors ... Read More

With current economic woes, it's no surprise that an alliance of Washington State school districts have filed a lawsuit against the state alleging underfunding of special education funding. In ... Read More

Does your child have a favorite special education teacher who deserves a pat on the back? This is teacher appreciation week, which gives you a good excuse to send ... Read More

Vacation season is just around the corner, and families are planning and budgeting to get the best possible trip in these economically trying times. Planning ahead can help your ... Read More

As we near the end of the school year, many of you will be invited to attend your child's annual review. Although annual reviews can be held at any ... Read More

Now is the time to begin planning for summer services or study at home for your child with learning disabilities. Keeping some study and practice going over the summer ... Read More

Assistive technology is revolutionizing the way all students learn. As the use of computer technology increases and diversifies, schools opportunities are improving for children with disabilities to access the ... Read More

All About Parenting Blog Carnival: Road Trips! If you're a blogger, we'd like to invite you to submit a blog entry for our All About Parenting Blog Carnival, hosted by the ... Read More

A child's work is indeed a child's play, and this month on About.com's Parenting channel, your guides and guests from across the net have collected great resources, information, tips, ... Read More

If you're a romance reader who has enjoyed titles such as the Heart of Texas series 6 Rainier Drive, or 16 Lighthouse Road, you may not have realized you ... Read More

Teens and adults with disabilities and mental health issues have unique rights in the workplace that ensure they have reasonable supports. Sadly, some employers are not fully informed about ... Read More