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This joy I have is because my works haven't been in vain! Many students with disabilities in our schools are not receiving adequate support and accommodations to succeed academically and socially. This article reminds us all how it becomes a domino effect and everyone involved is left with no successful outcomes. This article https://lnkd.in/eSQ8hzn4 outlines this as an example. Here are some tips to avoid this happening in your school: 🦋 Regularly update IEPs in collaboration with parents, teachers, and specialists to reflect progress and changing needs. 🦋 Encourage collaboration between general education teachers, special education teachers, and support staff to share effective practices and support each other in implementing accommodations. 🦋 Provide resources and information to parents about their rights, available services, and how to advocate effectively for their child's needs. Contact me today if you need a PD that will account for all tips mentioned and more for a successful year!

For neurodivergent, disabled, and other non-traditional learners and their familes, back-to-school can be an uneasy experience. Will my child receive the support they need and deserve? How can I best advocate when the system doesn't always recognize, affirm, and provide evidence-based supports for the challenges they face? How can we make this year their best year yet? Broad Spectrum Education's Caregiver Consultants experienced school as neurodivergents. We are teachers, administrators, and scholars who have raised neurodivergent children, and who have been caregivers for family members with disabilities.  We recognize that the vast majority of non-traditional learners – even those who have access to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) – do not receive sufficient support, and that resource limitations can place schools and caregivers at odds when determining the type and extent of services and accommodations an individual should be granted. We understand. Deeply. And because of our unique experience and expertise, we know how to help you to successfully advocate for school-based accommodations and services that will best benefit your Scholar.  We'll get to know you and your Scholar first. We'll build a comprehensive picture of your Scholar's learning needs, cognitive profile, circle of care, access to resources, and of course, their most important interests and goals. We'll review evidence of their past learning and performance, as well as their IEP / §504 / accommodations plan (if they have one). We'll then make evidence-based recommendations that will support their learning, performance, attitude toward school, and goal attainment, and we'll coach you in how to make a case for and secure appropriate accommodations, adaptive instruction, and services. And if you need us to, we'll even attend the meetings with you. Let's make this school year the BEST YEAR YET. Send us an email or give us a call. info@broadspectrumeducation.org (607) 227 - 6401 https://lnkd.in/gFafK9NJ Ari Broad Amanda Ma Kelsie Strom Florencia Ardon Gary Gerst Joe Durney Florencia Ardon Kate Keresztes Christina Van Ditto Florencia Ardon Christina Van Ditto

Last chance TODAY! Take 3 mins to oppose school vouchers in the TX House Public Comment Portal. Select the "Educational Opportunity" category at https://lnkd.in/gT6rgcfd The Texas House Public Education Committee is holding a hearing at the Texas Capitol at 9am today. Let them hear your voice from your phone or computer! Paste our sample language: Dear Members of the House Public Education Committee, I strongly oppose the establishment of an educational savings account program as this would have detrimental impacts on students with disabilities, including a loss of legal protections for students and their families, lowered educational accountability and oversight standards, and increased segregation of students with disabilities. Alternatively, to increase educational opportunity for students with disabilities, the Texas legislature must address the existing crisis of underfunded special education services in public schools. Texas currently underfunds special education by $2.1 billion annually. I urge the legislature to adopt the formula-based funding recommendations in the Special Education Funding Commission’s final report, which would ensure appropriate services for students with disabilities in Texas public schools. As your constituent, and in solidarity with recommendations from The Arc of Texas, I ask you to do everything in your power to protect Texas children with disabilities. #txlege #advocacyinaction #specialed #education #Texas #IDD

In recent years, special education policies regarding the maximum age for eligibility have evolved rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges for families and school districts. These changes can provide crucial support for students with disabilities, offering extended time to acquire life skills or bridging gaps between school and adult services. As policies shift, it’s essential for districts to help families stay informed and navigate these adjustments effectively. Understanding these changes ensures that students can continue to receive the support they need during critical transitional periods. Read more: https://bit.ly/3yrpKj8

Addressing what fair treatment looks like in special education is crucial for ensuring equitable access to education for all students. If a child is placed inappropriately, it can be detrimental to their learning in the short and long run. Learn more about the importance of accurate special education referrals: https://ow.ly/RgNr50R6VrS #SpecialEducation #EquityInEducation

❓Planning your speaker series, conference, or SEPAC series for the 2024-2025? 👆 I literally wrote the book on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition (https://bit.ly/RandL7Steps). I've worked in college disability services offices for more than 25 years, and I'm active in my professional community. I keep up with the research. And I host a community of nearly 14,000 parents, so I know what questions they have, and what incorrect information they're hearing. 👆 I know some you know about changes at the college environment, but you know families need to hear it from someone in the field to believe what you're trying to tell them about how different it is. 👉 Book now to get your preferred date for next year. I've already got presentations scheduled. https://lnkd.in/e6xHJSab #SpecialEducation #IEP #LearningDisabilitiesCollege #DyslexiaCollege #CollegePrep #CollegeSuccess

Topic: Importance of Special Education 1 . Special education offers a variety of services and support to meet the unique needs of disabled students. These include classroom accommodations, assistance with daily tasks, and guidance and counseling. 2. By encouraging disabled students to fully participate in both academic and extracurricular activities, special education helps them reach their full potential. 3. Special education ensures that disabled students receive the same educational benefits as their peers, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem. 4. Special education teachers collaborate with other educators and specialists to provide a comprehensive education for students with disabilities, empowering them to become independent and successful members of society. 5. Special education creates an inclusive environment where disabled children work alongside their peers, fostering the development of critical thinking, social, and cooperative skills. 6. Special education plays a crucial role in achieving universal education by providing equal educational opportunities for disabled children alongside their non-disabled peers. #RaiseAgainstAutism #PinnacleSaysItAll #PinnacleBloomsNetwork #1AutismTherapyCentresNetwork

❓Planning your speaker series, conference, or SEPAC series for the 2024-2025? 👆 I literally wrote the book on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition (https://bit.ly/RandL7Steps). I've worked in college disability services offices for more than 25 years, and I'm active in my professional community. I keep up with the research. And I host a community of nearly 14,000 parents, so I know what questions they have, and what incorrect information they're hearing. 👆 I know some you know about changes at the college environment, but you know families need to hear it from someone in the field to believe what you're trying to tell them about how different it is. 👉 Book now to get your preferred date for next year. I've already got presentations scheduled. https://lnkd.in/e6xHJSab #SpecialEducation #IEP #LearningDisabilitiesCollege #DyslexiaCollege #CollegePrep #CollegeSuccess

Through special education, all students are given the opportunity to achieve their educational goals, reach their full potential, and succeed in life. Special education is the responsibility of our education system to meet the needs of students who need special instruction, even if they have the intellectual capacity to benefit from instruction in a general education classroom (with some adaptation). These teaching approaches support the unique needs of each student and are delivered within the general framework of the mainstream school curriculum. The philosophy of special education is that individuals with disabilities have gifts and talents to share with society, but their strengths must be identified and developed early in life. Special education plays an important role in the lives of children with disabilities. The main goal of special education is to help students with disabilities become as independent as possible and reach their full potential. In addition to improving academic achievement, special education services help students develop social and life skills. In many cases, students who receive special education services can transition out of a special ed program and then into a general education classroom. #RaiseAgainstAutism #PinnacleSaysItAll #PinnacleBloomsNetwork #1AutismTherapyCentresNetwork

This promises to be a very informative webinar! Annie Tulkin is an expert in assisting students with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityServices #ChronicDisease #StudentHealth #SchoolCounselors #EducationalConsultants