Reading is a gateway to other life skills...
PHONICS
Reading is a gateway to other life skills...

Learning to read is one of the most important skills a student can acquire, and for those with special needs, it can be even more essential. Reading is a gateway to access all other life skills, providing students with the confidence and knowledge to navigate...

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The Benefits of Phonics for Children with Intellectual Disabilities
PHONICS
The Benefits of Phonics for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Learning to read can be incredibly challenging for some children, especially those with intellectual disabilities. However, research has shown that the use of phonics can help these stu...

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Teaching phonics to students with intellectual disabilities
PHONICS
Teaching phonics to students with intellectual disabilities

Teaching phonics to students with intellectual disabilities is one of the most important life skills a special education teacher can help their students acquire. Phonics instruction hel...

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Teaching phonics in special education classrooms
PHONICS
Teaching phonics in special education classrooms

Teaching phonics in special education classrooms has become essential for helping students with intellectual disabilities learn how to read and write. It is an important life skill that, when mastered, can unlock a world of knowledge and opportunities for the...

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Encouraging Courage and Determination - Why Special Education Students Should Learn About Jackie Robinson
BLACK HISTORY
Encouraging Courage and Determination - Why Special Education Students Should Learn About Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson’s story is one of courage, determination and resilience. He rose above immense racial prejudice to become the first African American Major League Baseball player – a barrier-breaking achieveme...

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Teaching Readers Starts with Phonemic Awareness
PHONEMIC AWARENESS PHONICS
Teaching Readers Starts with Phonemic Awareness

Teaching reading to students with intellectual disabilities is one of the most important life skills a special education teacher can help their students acquire. For those with these kinds of disabilities, it can open up an entire world of opportunities, allo...

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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.: Why It Matters for Special Ed Students
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.: Why It Matters for Special Ed Students

This Black History Month, it is important for all of us to take the time to learn and reflect on the accomplishments of key civil rights figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In recent years, there has been a shift in our society’s dialogue surrou...

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#5 Reasons Special Education Students Should Learn About Barack Obama This Black History Month
#5 Reasons Special Education Students Should Learn About Barack Obama This Black History Month

Barack Obama is an inspiring figure and role model to special education students. As the first African-American President of The United States, he has achieved a remarkable legacy that should be celebrated this Black History Month. Here are five reasons why special e...

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#5 Reasons Special Education Students Should Learn About Thurgood Marshall
#5 Reasons Special Education Students Should Learn About Thurgood Marshall

 This Black History Month As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important for special education students to lea...

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