Inclusive Education
Education alternatives for children with special needs include having support and encouragement in regular classrooms where mainstream students enjoy accommodations and attention as natural functions
Affirmations - Expressing Affection and Acceptance 
Nothing is more true than affirmations of admiration, affection and acceptance for our children and families After School Homeschooling - Childhood Disability
Children with disabilities who do not have opportunities for academics and inclusion during their school day are often taught at home and included in neighborhood events and community programs Art and Self Expression for Children
Children with disabilities enjoy self expression and deserve opportunities to develop their creative potential and art skills Assistive Listening Devices for the Classroom
Assisted listening devices like FM, soundfield amplification, and induction loop systems, help students challenged by hearing loss, classroom background noise, auditory processing challenges and/or fluctuating conductive hearing loss often found in students with Down syndrome, Early Childhood Education and the NAEYC
The best information about quality early childhood education is available to families of children diagnosed with developmental delays, disabilities or other challenges through the same resources as their mainstream peers Elementary School Transition
Transitions during the elementary school years can be well planned and supported so that children with special needs may concentrate on educational opportunities, maintaining self confidence and developing healthy relationships. Family Village Inclusion Resources [offsite link]
Organizations and links to sites dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs in their communities and schools High School Homeschooling and Transition
Homeschooled teens may wish to enroll in certain high school or community college classes, post high school transition or job programs offered to students with special needs, or to participate in high school activities High School Transition and Graduation Options
Students entering high school with an IEP or combination IEP and 504 plan may qualify for transition planning and transition services from age 14 through age 21, are encouraged to participate in homecoming and other events, and to find a satisfying option for participation in graduation ceremonies. Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
Parents who homeschool their children with special needs report improvements in academic gains, independence and interdependence, as well as improved socialization, self discipline and greater self confidence. IDEA Practices [offsite link]
This site answers questions on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, keeps you informed about IDEAS that Work, and supports all efforts that help every child learn and progress. IEP Preparation - Teacher Support
Preparing for an IEP meeting may be more stressful than planning an appropriate IEP for a child with special educational needs Inclusion Benefits Classmates
Practicing inclusion in mainstream classrooms and community programs for our sons and daughters with disabilities benefits all children. Inclusive Education Culture of Down Syndrome
Students with Down syndrome are successful in mainstream classrooms when adaptations are made to the regular curriculum and teachers are allowed the flexibility needed to create natural supports Inclusive P.E. for Children with Special Needs
Supporting children with special needs in mainstream physical education classes by introducing adaptive P.E. strategies creates better opportunities for mainstream students and builds life long habits for recreation and enjoyable fitness activities. Intuition, Intervention and Support
Other people's intuition can be a big stumbling block for children with special needs. Is Diversity Like A New Box of Crayons?
We are asking the wrong questions when we discuss whether (or when) a child with a disability should be included in a mainstream classroom, or integrated with typically developing peers in other programs. Mainstream students in regular classrooms already enjoy many accommodations and supports.
Music Education and Music Therapy
Children with disabilities should be included in school music programs, and allowed to express themselves by playing instruments, writing and singing songs. PACER Center [offsite link]
The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights of children with disabilities offers workshops, resources and other support for families and educators Peer Mentoring Programs and Childhood Disability
Children with disabilities as well as their mainstream peers benefit from being included in peer mentoring and buddy programs in schools and community recreation. Photography Lessons for Children
Children and teens who have childhood disabilities or other special needs can use photography for self expression; to document scientific observation or create school projects; or to keep a record of their experiences in the world. Private Schools and Children with Special Needs
Private schools for children with special needs can be a wonderful environment for inclusion, with appropriate support and encouragement for everyone. Reading and Literacy Skill Development - Review
Literacy Skill Development for Students with Special Learning Needs, by Leslie Broun and Patricia Oelwein, describes fun, effective strategies for teaching reading to students with different learning styles, including those often considered unlikely to learn to read who have Autism or Down syndrome. Reading Readiness and Reading Strategies
Strategies for encouraging and teaching reading to children with special needs also help us recognize reading readiness Recess Skills for Children with Special Needs
Knowing recess games and practicing playground skills are an important part of preparing for the new school year and enjoying the year already underway. School Bus Rides
Preparing for the first school bus rides of the new school year can relieve anxiety and build anticipation in students with special needs Special Education
Special Education Resources Teaching Handwriting to Children
Children may have difficulty learning handwriting due to physical or neurological immaturity, motor planning or sensory integration difficulties, developmental disability, or lack of opportunities, modifications or tools that accommodate, reduce or eliminate the challenges they face. Teaching Students in Inclusive Classrooms
Teachers often build inclusive classrooms for mainstream children to develop better social skills, self discipline, higher self esteem, encourage academic competence or to support special ed students with IEPs through Universal Design in education curriculum, modifying lesson plans and peer support. Universal Design - General Education Curriculum
The philosophy, strategies and techniques behind the Universal Design for Learning have created new opportunties in engagement, learning and expression for students with special needs WrightsLaw [offsite link]
"Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities." And, itīs true. When it comes to special ed and advocacy, WrightLaw is the best Iīve seen on the Web. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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