Classroom Modifications

Seven Accommodations for the Test Environment>Here's a list of simple classroom accommodations you and your child's teacher can work together to put in place. 1. Time Extensions. This accommodation is pretty self-explanatory. Kids get up to time-...

Special Education: Communication and LettersEight Rules Good communication with your child's school system is a must, especially if your child has a disability. It can take the form of informal notes to the teacher, a telephone call, emails, or ...

When your child is experiencing problems in the Resource Room, there are steps you can take. ...

Learn what an expert advises when a first-grader with ADHD is not getting support from his teacher. ...

In general, children attend special-education classes if their academic and/or social needs cannot be met in a less restrictive environment. ...

There are many things you and your child's teacher can do to help your child play a productive, important role in his classroom. ...

If your child feels distracted in school, talk to his teacher to figure out a solution. ...

Modifications Is your child struggling in the classroom and not able to stay focused on his schoolwork? Ask your child's teacher if she can try these tips from special education teacher Francisca Jorgensen with your child. 1. Make sure your chi...

Should twins be assigned to different classrooms? ...

A second-grade teacher seeks suggestions for helping a child with LD and ADHD be successful in the classroom. ...

A parent asks how she might go about getting the class numbers lowered in order to improve the learning in a special ed classroom. ...