Top 10 Ways a Judge Can Influence a Child Under IDEA in Court

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Joe Tulman, Professor of Law at the UDC David A Clark School of Law, makes these recommendations on 10 Things a Judge in Delinquency or Criminal Court Can Do Under IDEA Regarding People with Education Related Disabilities Gather relevant stakeholders and clearly divide what should be handled by whom. Ensure the child is evaluated for…

Federal Support for Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

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“The “Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,” released jointly by the Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 14, 2015, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate…

Supports, Modifications, and Accommodations for Students

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“For many students with disabilities—and for many without—the key to success in the classroom lies in having appropriate adaptations, accommodations, and modifications made to the instruction and other classroom activities.” “Adaptations, accommodations, and modifications need to be individualized for students, based upon their needs and their personal learning styles and interests.  It is not always…

Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership

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Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Although the specific job descriptions and work plans may vary slightly from one school district to another, mentor’s work is focused on enhancing communication and collaboration between families, schools, and communities in order to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Families: Parent mentors provide information and resources to…