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Special Education
Students with reading or reading-related disabilities may be eligible to receive supplemental instruction from special education teachers. Navigating the unfamiliar waters of special education can be overwhelming for parents, teachers, and students. This section contains helpful information about the basics of special education.
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Basics
- Universal Design for Learning: Meeting the Needs of All Students
- Speech Recognition for Learning
- IDEA 2004
- A Closer Look at the IEP
- Inclusion
For parents
- The Facts on Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
- Writing IEP Goals
- Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
- Understanding the Special Education Process
- Knowing Your Child's Rights
For teachers
- Back-to-School Tips for Special Education Teachers
- No Child Left Behind: Determining Appropriate Assessment Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Books for adults
- Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
- A Parent's Guide to Special Education: Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed
Research
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- Merrow Report: What's So Special About Special Education? (VHS)
- The LD Teacher's IDEA Companion (K-5)
