Special education info suggestions, please?
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I'm assuming your are talking about a site for the USA.\n1.  For federal info on nationwide laws about special education regulations and guidelines you should search for ADA the Americans with Disabilities Act.\n2.  For info at the state level their should be a site for the department of education and a site under that for "special education" or "special needs children" lists of statewide APS "approved private schools" and other resources will be there along with contact info for more local info from the "intermediate units" or administrative offices at a county level.  Most school districts have a "special needs" parents groups too.\n3   NAMI, the "national alliance for the mentally ill" also has sites for mental health consumers and for family members who are living with or advocating for children or adults who struggle with mental health issues.
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I would start by getting as well informed as possible about hearing impairment. Then, I would choose age appropriate readings and then wait for questions by the child. This will also show your child how useful and enjoyable reading can be! Here are some reading suggestions and comments:\n\n"Anna’s Silent World" by Bernard Wolf takes the reader through a typical day in Anna’s, a deaf six-year-old, life.  It explains that even though Anna is deaf, she still does things much like other children.  Any elementary-age student should read or have this book read to them.   \n\n"Seeing Things My Way" by Alden R. Carter. A fully illustrated book about Amanda and her visual impairment. Explains in easy to read text her experiences and expectations including use of CCTV and Braille.\n\n"You and Your Deaf Child: a Self-Help Guide for Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children"  A resource book that parents can use when dealing with feelings about hearing loss and the implications it may have on family life. Includes reference materials covering language systems, family communications behavior and educational placement, plus more.\n\n"Kid-Friendly Parenting With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: A Treasury of Fun Activities toward Better Behavior" by Daria Medwid and Denise Chapman Weston\nA step-by-step guide offering hundreds of ideas and methods designed to work with children ages 3 to 12 to enhance communication and strengthen relationship in skillful, fun ways.\n\n"I Can Sign My ABC’s" by Laura McCaul and Susan Chaplin, Illustrated , Full-color picture book with 26 signs-one for each letter-with manual alphabet, hand shape, a picture, the name and sign of a simple object beginning with that letter. Ideal book for teaching young children the alphabet.\n\n"My Signing Book of Numbers" by Patricia Bellan Gillen\nThis full-color picture book helps children learn their numbers in sign language. Each two-page spread has the appropriate number of things or creatures for the numbers 0-20. Signs for 30,40, etc. to 100 and instructions on "how to" are included.\n\n"I’m Deaf and It’s Okay" by L. Aseltiine, E. Mueller & N. Tait, Pictures by H. Cogancherry. How this little boy copes with the frustrations of deafness at play and at home.\n\n"My First Book Of Sign" By Patricia Bellen Gillen, Pamela J. Baker, Illustrated. A full color alphabet book, giving the sign for 150 words most frequently used by young people. Word choices based on early language acquisition. Appropriate for children beginning to read.\n\n"Choices in Deafness: A Parents’ Guide" Edited by Sue Schwartz. Ph.D.  A clear thorough, reassuring book that will help parents make the best choices. Written by professional, with frank personal accounts by parents.\n\n"The Silent Garden, Raising your Deaf Child", Second Edition\nPaul W. Ogden.  An up to date reference comprising all the bits and pieces of advice, encouragement and hard data that parents might need in order to make decisions that will enable their children to grow into strong, healthy and productive members of society.\n\n"Raising and Educating a Deaf Child" by Marc Marschark\nA comprehensive guide to the choices, controversies, and decisions faced by parents and educators. Although written by a researcher, the language and explanations of complex issues are clear and easy to understand.\n\n"A Parents’ Guide To Middle Ear Infections" by D.S. Davis,M.A., CCC-A  Answering questions about ear infections in understandable terms. Anatomy, physiology, coping at home and socially.\n\n"Psychological Development of Deaf Children" by Marc Marschark.  Beginning with the nature and scope of deafness the author integrated 30 years of information to identify in what functionally significant way deafness affects the course of child development.\n\nArthur, C. (1979). My Sister's Silent
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DON'T WAIT UNTIL HE STARTS SCHOOL!\n\nEarly intervention is key in cases of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and delayed speech.\n\nPlease ask her to take the following steps immediately:\n\nFind a pediatrician that specializes in children with developmental disabilities.\n\nContact the school system for a complete evaluation (this is free, and could have been before the child trained 3!).\n\nThe school system will choose a team of professionals to evaluate the child, including, but not limited to a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a school adjustment counselor, a school psychologist, a teacher and an expert in special education.  His parents  will be part of the team, and they may bring any experts they so choose to the team meetings.\n\nThe child's new pediatrician will submit a recommendation for the services the child needs.  The child may require an independent evaluation by additional specialists (pediatric neurologist, etc. to develop a treatment plan.\n\nMake sure that the team adopts the recommendations of his pediatrician and specialists in their entirety; appeal the team's decision, if necessary.\n\nThe team will develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that specifies the services to be provided and the frequency of the provision, as well as the modifications that will be made to "regular" education to accommodate him.\n\nHis parents have the right to accept or reject the IEP, in whole or in part, and appeal same, in whole or in part.  If they choose to appeal and another, independent evaluation is required, the school must pay for the evaluation.\n\nThe school system is required BY LAW to provide early intervention services beginning at age 3, so he will probably begin in a special program, immediately.\n\nThis is a very complex subject not easily dealt with in this forum, however the above is a start.  DON'T WAIT!
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Oh my, there are so many.  What aspect of education do you mean?  Do you want to know about standards, testing, reading skills, technology, special education, learning disabilities, bullying, achievement, conseling, teaching jobs, tutoring, school districts, math, mainstreaming, activities for elementary students, IEPs, science fair topics, homework help for your kids, high school, university entrance requirements, and the list goes on.  See what I mean??\n\nI would suggest you think aobut exactly what it is you want to find out about in education, and then do a search for that specifically.\n\nInthe meantime I've attached a few websites that might help you.  I hope this makes sense to you.
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Use eric as a search tool.  Check Educational Leadership and the Reading Teacher in a google search.  Good luck.  (Sounds like prime bedtime reading!)Look up NEA archives/local teachers union too.
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Special Education refers to the provision of services to kids with disabilities. You might have more success with your question under a different category.
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You might have better luck with answers to this question if you try it in a different category. This category deals with issues related to teaching children who have disabilities.  Try the Entertainment and Music category.  Good luck with it.
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i would contact the praxis.org and see what accomodations if any are made for those w/disabilites. if there aren't any, then i would suggest finding a tutor to work with.
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Hi, I'm a primary school teacher, so when I read your question, I wanted to help you out.\nI found a thread for you- it suggests lots of books and activities recommended by other parents who have autistic children. Hope it helps!
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I'm not a teacher, but I went to our school district's web site and found this information for our local schools as well as learning tools, e-learning, policies, procedures & bylaws, info about each of the schools and their programs, and some cool links for school-age children\n\nYou might also try contacting your local board of ed. or attending PTA meetings
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I am the parent of a child in special education.  A very useful website for laws about inclusive education is www.wrightslaw.com they have a lot of information.
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Special Education refers to the provision of services to kids with disabilities. You might get better answers under another category.
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you might find what you're looking for here:\nhttp://www.state.nj.us/njded/educators/
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Special Education refers to the provision of services to kids with disabilities. YOu might get better answers under another category.
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Your doctor may have suggestions on professionals in your area.  Also > ask a local special education teacher... they may be able to assist you in finding out if there is a specialized person in your area.  Good Luck!!
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i would suggest meeting with the teachers to get their guidance. they should be able to work with you to give him the help he needs in a more timely manner. they should be glad you care so much & be really willing. also, meeting with any special needs teachers for tips can help as well.\n\ncan the teachers help give you items ahead of time so that you can work on things on the weekends when you have more time? (assuming you have a monday-friday job)
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First of all- call to the school. After that... Good luck! In which county it was? I can ask  in London (about 5 special schools)