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 - Children with Special Needs
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 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 Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
Parents who homeschool their children with special needs report improvements in academic gains, independence and interdependence, 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
How does inclusion in mainstream classrooms and community programs for our sons and daughters with disabilities benefit 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?
When should a child with a disability be included in a mainstream classroom, or integrated with typically developing peers in other programs? 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 Part Time Homeschooling and High School Transition and Job Programs
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 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 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. Review - Literacy Skill Development
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. 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. 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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