Man is a social animal. Hence, skills for dealing with social situations are as important as language and number skills. Some students do well on the platforms of social interaction. But, there is always a section of students who find it almost impossible to open up and self-express. On

IEP Goal Bank: A free list of IEP Goal Examples and IEP Objectives separated by goal category or area of need; includes a PDF of IEP goals.

Learning English is important irrespective of age and grade. However, the smoothness and steadiness of grasping might not be the same for everyone. However, to overcome this, schools are opting for a disciplined approach toward transforming education according to the needs of these special children. For this, they involve

Mandatory IEP meetings play a pivotal part in ensuring children with disabilities receive individualized education that meets their needs. Contact me today for help.

What are SMART IEP goals? All IEP goals need to be SMART if they are to be achieved. Includes SMART IEP goal template, SMART goal worksheet PDFs.

Counseling is a Related Service available to students on their IEP, if the situation warrants it. Read who provides these services + IEP counseling goals.

Discover a comprehensive list of social emotional IEP goals for empowering students in their social skill development.

Use this worksheet with your students to help them understand their IEP accommodations and self-advocate for their needs in the classroom. Find out how I use this product at my blogpost here: http://nofrillsslp.blogspot.com/2016/08/higher-level-language-developing.html And check out my blog nofrillsslp.blogspot.com for other posts about working with adolescents with speech and language needs!

Accommodations vs modifications: what's the difference? Plus some common examples of accommodations and modifications

IEP Goals for Gestalt Language Processors: How to Support Your Child’s Language Development IEP Goals for Gestalt Language Processors: How to Support Your Child’s Language Development Introduction: Gestalt language processing is a unique way in which individuals process and understand language. It involves perceiving language as a whole, rather than focusing on individual words or […]

Social Skills IEP Goals Bank, includes Goals and Objectives for preschool, Kindergarten, Autism, Peer Interaction and much more.

Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism

In this resource-rich article, teaching coach Elizabeth Stein makes the case for using an assets-based approach to designing accommodations and writing the IEP.

In this easy guide for parents, we lay out the main differences between IEP vs 504 plans - with ZERO confusing legal jargon!

504 Plan vs IEP: List and chart of 10 Differences between an IEP and a 504 Plan. And, a list of what is the same--is a 504 the same as an IEP?

Kids who struggle with self-regulation and managing emotions may get unique accommodations written into their IEP or 504 plan. Learn more, as parents share the surprising supports that help their child cope with challenges.

Receptivity is an important part of language skills. As the name sounds, receptive language skills imply the ability to listen and understand language. Owing to this, learning these abilities as youngsters can create a difference. To make a better plan or to analyze receptive language, a checklist can be

IEP goal bank with executive functioning goals for focus and attention. Tailor goals to address specific needs for students with ADHD and more.

The Delphi technique is an excellent way to gather feedback and reach a consensus among many experts. Common question on the PMP exam about Delphi Method or Delphi Technique

The least restrictive environment, or LRE, is one of several key components in the construction of a child's IEP and plays a crucial role in deciding where a child spends their time at school, how services are offered, and the connections the child establishes within the school. Entitlement of

Who won't love to see their little kids excelling in academics? Shining in academics is not often effortless for all the students. Some may need specialized focus to match their peers. To assure the same, parents may make a written goal that they want their children to reach by

Wondering which social skills should be mastered by now or which should be emerging? Follow along for easy-to-read (and share) pragmatic milestones! Share with professionals and parents for instant clarification! Source: Linguisystems Milestone Guide, 2009

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in getting our kids' needs met, we forget to address a Student's Strengths. What are your child's strengths? Grabe

Janice J. Beaty’s best-selling Observing Development of the Young Child teaches its audience how to observe… by calebchang

Why is leadership development broken? A new world has arrived, and it's time to rethink the whole model.

Janice J. Beaty’s best-selling Observing Development of the Young Child teaches its audience how to observe… by calebchang

Documenting Progress Using the Functional Scheme The Functional Scheme is the tool developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen that helps to determine developmental skills level. We recommend that the student's Functional Scheme be updated at least annually. You may want to review this video from Patty Obrzut about the Functional Scheme if you are not familiar with

According to Adolph, Weise, and Marin (2003), “Motor development refers to changes in children's ability to control their body's movements, from infants' first spontaneous waving and kicking movements to the adaptive control of reaching, locomotion, and complex sport skills”. Click here for the full-resolution PDF of this chart. ReferencesAdolph, K. E., Weise, L., & Marin, L. (2003). Motor development. In L. Nadel, Encyclopedia of cognitive sciences (pp. 134-137). London: Macmillan-Reference

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez, HMH's director of academic planning and data analytics, explains RTI in special education.

Is there a scope and sequence for language therapy? Where should SLPs start when it comes to treating language disorders. I share the answer here.

As Early Childhood Educators would agree, observing and documenting children’s learning and development makes up a large part of the job. Too much paper work and documentation is one complain…

'Tis the season to administer the VB-MAPP! Not only is it the time of year for all those fun holidays, it is also the time for assessing our students and their skills. By now, we should have an idea of where our kiddos are and what will motivate them to participate in the assessment. Complete those VB-MAPPs by Thanksgiving break and then re-administer at the end of the year before summer... and be amazed at all the progress! This is the FUN part of taking data! I plan on posting data sheets for each section of the VB-MAPP (as needed) over the next few weeks as I finish up testing my students. Today, I present you with a data sheet to test all Imitation goals in Level 1. Happy Election Day! (which counts as a holiday because it was a teacher work day :) DOWNLOAD HERE!! Again, this is an awesome resource provided by my wonderful place of employment!

Playtime is More Than a Fun Activity, It's a Learning Experience! Learn About the 6 Stages in Play Development That Build Your Child's Social Skills!

There's more to development than milestones. Track your child's play and social skills, coordination, daily activities, and self-expression abilities.