Addressing Behavior in the IEP

Academics, Accessibility, ADD/ADHD, All Disabilities, Autism, Behavior, Bullying, Communication, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Early Intervention, General Education, IEP, Inclusion, Juvenile Justice, Special Education, Tennessee, Transition

This month the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services published a Dear Colleague Letter intended to help clarify the use of Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports in the IEP.  A copy of the guidance can be found here: Dear Colleague Letter-on-PBIS-in-IEPs–08-01-2016  Of course, as a governmental document, it was a little…

Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Tennessee Parents and Educators

Academics, Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, ADD/ADHD, IEP, Learning Disabilities, Response to Intervention, Special Education, Tennessee

Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Tennessee Parents and Educators The department frequently receives questions from parents and educators regarding dyslexia and its relationship to specific learning disabilities. Additionally, several recent policy changes have precipitated a need to provide further guidance around this issue. In particular, school districts recently began implementation of the Response to Instruction…