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Louisville Special Learning Needs

What is collaborative teaching?

Rebecca WhiteJune 11, 2011 Education & Schools | June 11, 2011
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that disabled students be educated in the “least restrictive environment....
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Tips for Auditory Processing Disorders

Diana MooreDecember 05, 2010 Education & Schools | December 5, 2010
Many students with Auditory Processing Disorders have difficulty in sounding out words and putting sounds together to make meaningful words. This...
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Low Performing Schools and Interactive Learning

Diana MooreNovember 28, 2010 Education & Schools | November 28, 2010
Low performing JCPS schools were again in the news this week. One alternative that has been discussed is privatizing consistently low performing...
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School Bullying

Diana MooreNovember 18, 2010 Education & Schools | November 18, 2010
Bullying is another issue that often comes into play for children in Special Education. While schools have a “No Bullying” policy it is...
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Low Performing Schools

Diana MooreNovember 09, 2010 Education & Schools | November 9, 2010
Today on WLKY’s website there is an article that stated that 6 of the 10 lowest performing schools in Kentucky are right here in Jefferson...
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The Evaluation Process?

Diana MooreNovember 07, 2010 Education & Schools | November 7, 2010
If there is a suspicion that a child may have an issue that would provide for them a 504 or an IEP or both, the parent needs to initiate the...
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IEP or 504 or both

Diana MooreNovember 03, 2010 Education & Schools | November 3, 2010
Should a student receive an IEP or a 504 or both? The way the legislation is structured, if a student qualifies for an IEP, they qualify for a 504,...
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504 Plans

Diana MooreOctober 31, 2010 Education & Schools | October 31, 2010
A 504 Plan is covered under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and American with Disabilities Act. The 504 plan in education of all levels...
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Individual Education Plan

Diana MooreOctober 28, 2010 Education & Schools | October 28, 2010
In education you often hear the term IEP relating to students who have learning issues. What is an IEP? An Individual Education Program more...
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Dysgraphia Techniques for Older Students

Diana MooreOctober 24, 2010 Education & Schools | October 24, 2010
For older students with Dysgraphia, writing practice may be very beneficial. While you do not want to make it cumbersome or extensive as this may...
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