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A crash course in navigating special education
March 1, 2022
Special education (often called special ed or SPED) means specialized teaching and related services to help children with disabilities or special needs make progress in school. How do you know if your child qualifies? And what does specialized teaching mean, anyway? In this podcast we’ll break down the systems and acronyms so you’re ready to…
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What is the Difference Between a Child with Special Needs or a Disability and a “Special Needs Child”?
January 19, 2022
Child with special needs? Special needs child? The language changes all the time. How to keep up? Here are some ways to think about this as we support our kids.
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4 Pieces Every IEP Goal Should Have
November 3, 2021
4 Essential Parts of a Great IEP Goal For Your Child With Special Needs By Dr. Howard, Professor & Board Member of the Federation of Children With Special Needs
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Literacy FAQ: Where do I start to help my child catch up with reading skills? (video)
September 30, 2021
Watch this 2-minute video to learn some ways to help your child catch up with reading skills.
Read moreOne Quick Question: How do I help my struggling reader?
September 30, 2021
Watch this 2-minute video from a literacy expert on how to help your child struggling with reading skills such as identifying the areas of challenge.
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Literacy FAQ: What can the school do to help if my child is struggling with reading? (Video)
September 30, 2021
Watch this 2-minute video for tips on how to partner with your child’s school to help your child that may be struggling with reading.
Read moreIs your child struggling with reading? 6 ways their school can help
September 29, 2021
Many children have reading problems in the early grades, but schools have strategies to help. See these 6 ways the school can help a child struggling with reading.
Read moreWhat is Response to Intervention (RTI) and how can it help if my child struggles in school?
September 27, 2021
Response to intervention is a system schools use to help students who are struggling. If your child has a disability, RTI may help. Here’s what you should know.
Read moreIs your child struggling with reading? Here are 5 ways you can help at home.
September 23, 2021
Many children have trouble with reading and literacy. But there are ways you can help at home! See these 5 tips on how to help if your child struggles with reading.
Read moreOne Quick Question: What are the components of literacy?
September 22, 2021
How do children learn to read? Watch this 2-minute video about the most important early reading skills and how you can help your child gain those skills.
Read moreKitchen Conversations, Know your rights: navigating your young child’s transition into school
July 29, 2021
Do you know the laws that protect children with disabilities? Hear from Maria Blanco, AD @ LSU HSC on how to best advocate for your child.
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How Can I Prepare for My Child’s Transition into School-based Services at Age 3?
July 28, 2021
If your child has a delay or disability, learn the steps to get early childhood special needs services and transition into school-based services at age 3.
Read moreOne Quick Question: How do I choose the right school for my young child with a disability?
July 22, 2021
Finding the right school for a young child with a disability can be hard. In this 2-minute video, Joyce Ridgeway, formerly of Early Steps (Early Intervention) explains how Louisiana families can find the right fit.
Read moreKitchen Conversations: Therapies and accommodations to support young children with disabilities in school
July 14, 2021
Are you aware of accommodations for students with disabilities? Learn about adaptations for special needs in the classroom plus more!
Read moreOne Quick Question: My child is turning 3 and is ready to transition out of Early Intervention… but no one is calling me back about school or services. What should I do?
July 13, 2021
Your child is turning 3 and is ready to make the transition from Early Intervention to pre-school or services, but no one is calling you back. Now what? In this 2-minute video, Joyce Ridgeway lays out what you can do next to advocate for your child.
Read moreKitchen Conversations: Preparing for your child’s transition into school
July 13, 2021
What are the most important things to do before your child with disabilities or special needs starts school? Joyce Ridgeway of EarlySteps breaks it down.
Read moreMy child struggles with reading. How can I help?
April 13, 2021
Many children have trouble with reading and literacy. But there are ways to help support them! Here are some tips on how to help a child struggling with reading.
Read moreWhy are reading and literacy so important?
March 29, 2021
Reading is an important building block in preparing our children for life. Adults with high school level literacy skills get better jobs and are healthier than those with lower skills. It may surprise you to learn how well you need to read to take on the challenges of daily life. The importance of reading may…
Read moreWhat Can I Do to Help if My Child is Struggling in School?
March 3, 2021
There are many reasons why a child may struggle in school. The good news is that there are ways to help!
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How can I make remote school easier for my child (and me!)?
January 21, 2021
I’m not going to ask how remote school is going for your family because I see you sitting with your phone in the one quiet corner of the house taking a minute to yourself. I get it. I’d share my secret stash of chocolate if I could. This isn’t easy to manage.
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