Archive for the ‘Special Education’ Category

About diagnostic labeling . . .

Monday, September 8th, 2008
Many children receive the extra support they need for school success when their emotional and behavioral challenges are diagnosed, but some parents wonder if labeling gone too far.  It isn’t easy to decide when we should let “kids be kids, or when we should seek expert intervention.  To read more, click here:  More about diagnostic labeling . . .

What’s New in Special Education? Preventing Dyslexia

Monday, September 8th, 2008

News from Science Daily online:  “New research points to preventative exercises as an effective means to tackle the challenges children face when learning to read. . .” (read more)

Preschool Excercises May Prevent Dyslexia

Money for Special Education

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
The Preparation of Leadership Program provides grants that will help children with disabilities by training doctoral and post-doctoral students in early intervention, special education or related services.  Some money will also be used to prepare master’s degree students for special education administration and supervision.  To read more, click here:

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