Education

Let’s play a little game. Class A has 30 students, and Class B has 15 students. The students are of equal ability and behavior, and the teachers are carbon copies of one another. Which one do you think will perform better, Class A or Class B.

Certain key practices will make life easier for everyone in the family when it comes to studying and organization. However, some of the methods may require an adjustment for other members of the family.

Knowing how to work with parents of students with special needs is just as important as knowing how to help the students.  Robin Hartman, educator and mother of a son with Autism, says, “I know I am a difficult parent to deal with which is why I thought I would give some tips on how to deal with the parents of children with special needs because we are super sensitive about our children.”  Read her story below where she lays it all on the line and shares her concerns, fears, and respect for those teachers who make a difference in the lives of students with special needs.

Going back to school after the summer is always exciting as kids prepare for their new classroom and meeting new friends.

Special education teachers have specific training to work effectively with students with disabilities. But they also use simple classroom strategies that drive engagement and increase achievement. Learn how you can practice these at home with your own child. Teachers work hard to meet the needs of their students. And so do parents. But is the expertise of educators making it …