Determination of Need - Paraprofessional Support
Initial Various tools can be used when the IEP team members consider the need for a paraprofessional. Using these tools, the team should...
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hello70212
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Determining Paraprofessional Support for a Student Post 1-8
Every school within the United States is required to provide a full continuum of placement options for students with identified...
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hello70212
Jun 27, 20221 min read
Staff Development Survey
During the summer months, administrators begin the planning process for the upcoming school year. This includes scheduling professional...
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hello70212
May 10, 20222 min read
Summer Break is Almost Here!
Wow! Where did this school year go? It's hard to believe that we began this year with the challenge of the ongoing pandemic. We end this...
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hello70212
Apr 1, 20221 min read
Letter to Educators and Parents Regarding New CDC Recommendations
On March 24, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, released a letter to educators. The letter includes sections on...
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hello70212
Mar 31, 20222 min read
What are Special Education Services?
The IEP must contain a statement of the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services to be provided to the...
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drpaulcmcdonald
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Stress during the school year is expected! How you handle the stress can make a difference.
Sometimes we come across a resource that is just too good not to share. I did not create this; however, I want to share it with you....
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drpaulcmcdonald
Oct 5, 20211 min read
The pandemic didn't alter IDEA's guarantees.
This week, a beneficial and timely resource has been released by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and...
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drpaulcmcdonald
Sep 27, 20211 min read
Special Education Podcasts Learning
This week I want to share a few Podcasts that I listen to weekly that inform my practices, research, and knowledge base. If you have...
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drpaulcmcdonald
Sep 21, 20211 min read
What do you mean, Special Education instruction is different?
At the core of special education is the concept that we are expected to provide specially designed instruction to support the learning...
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drpaulcmcdonald
Sep 13, 20211 min read
U.S. Department of Education Publishes New Guidance Reiterating Importance of IDEA
On August 24, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) sent a letter to states...
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drpaulcmcdonald
Sep 7, 20211 min read
What is Long COVID
The week of July 23-26, we celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that mandated...
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drpaulcmcdonald
Sep 7, 20211 min read
Educators see struggling students. Extra help or disability?
Do students need extra help or do they have a disability?
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drpaulcmcdonald
Sep 7, 20211 min read
Back to School: 10 Tips for Successful School Year
Back to School Tips
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