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Financial > Scholarships
Uncover Financial Aid Opportunities Available for Special Needs
...applicant's financial situation, while others are merit-based, often recognizing outstanding academic or athletic achievement. Merit-based Scholarships...others are merit-based, often recognizing outstanding academic or athletic achievement. Merit-based Scholarships and Grants. Merit-based aid rewards individuals...
News > Sports
Josh Pauls Became the First Para Ice Hockey Player to Win Five Paralympic Gold Medals. His Grandfather Was Born in the Country Where He Won the Last One.
...already voted him to carry the United States flag into the Opening Ceremony at the Arena di Verona. That moment carried weight beyond the athletic achievement. Josh's grandfather was born in Italy. When Josh walked into that stadium holding the flag, he was stepping into the country his grandfather had...
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Evolving IEPs for Progressive Conditions: Planning Ahead When Your Child's Needs Will Change
...after two sentences, and stairs aren't safe. The IEP written in September assumed September's abilities would hold. The "present levels of academic achievement and functional performance" section is supposed to reflect current abilities. In practice, it's often copied from last year's IEP with minor edits....
Medical > Pediatrics
Early Intervention Strategies for Special Needs Children
...intervention helps children make the most of their abilities and learn new skills. Research shows that early intervention can: Improve academic achievement Increase graduation rates Boost a child's confidence Help kids be more independent Reduce the need for special education services later Getting...
Global Insights > Laws
Empowering Students with Disabilities through Inclusive Education Worldwide
...disabilities: Friendships Increased social initiations, relationships and networks Peer role models for academic, social and behavior skills Increased achievement of IEP goals Greater access to general curriculum Enhanced skill acquisition and generalization Increased inclusion in future environments Greater...
Education > Tutoring
Unblock the Momentum of Learning
...concept is lost. The human brain forgets, stumbles, supposedly demonstrates achievement, but then disappoints. Momentum and learning seem to be opposite concepts,...believe this to be true also. Education’s schematic is based on years of achievement called grades. Standardized tests supposedly measure advancement. Even...
Education > Higher Education
Transition Plans Matter
...participation. To accomplish this goal, there must be a coordinated set of activities designed and focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student as required to meet the goals established in the transition plan. The transition plan must be based on the student's needs, taking...
Education > Accommodations
What Information is Included in an IEP?
...as well as the extra resources and assistance the school will grant them. Your child's IEP will include their current level on performance and achievement. This will include how your child is doing in school and how their disability is affecting them, both in their learning and social environments....
Education > Tutoring
Achievement and Learning Centers
Achievement and Learning Centers for...give up. There are several achievement and learning centers across...confidence. What is an Achievement Center? Achievement centers...an Achievement Center? Achievement centers are organizations...adults with disabilities. Achievement centers can help individuals...
Career > Advancement
Documenting Achievements When Performance Metrics Don't Capture Your Contributions
Build a promotion case when standard metrics miss the value you bring to your team.
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Supporting Your Other Children: A Family Guide When One Child Has Special Needs
...know they're there. What Siblings Are Navigating. Siblings experience complicated emotions. They feel genuine pride in their brother or sister's achievements and deep love for them. They also feel anger, jealousy, and resentment about the imbalance of attention and resources. Both are true at the same...
Health > Mental Health
The Invisible Child: Supporting Siblings of Kids with Special Needs
...invisible in their own homes. The emotional experiences of these siblings are complex and often contradictory. They feel pride in their sibling's achievements and deep love for them. They also feel anger, jealousy, and resentment about the imbalance of attention and resources. Both are true at the same...