Becoming a special education teacher is a lot of work. Each state has different requirements and each district desires different levels of training. In California, a teacher can enter into the state with a Master’s degree and a valid credential Read More …
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What do I do with all This Paperwork?
One thing Special Education is filled with is paperwork (general education teachers have a similar complaint). You will be handling: Doctors’ reports Parents’ Rights Notification of Meetings Any reports the specialists have written The Individual Education Plan itself Approval of Read More …
Understanding the School’s Reluctance
California Education Code related to access of curriculum and instructional materials Dyslexia or related reading dysfunction 56337.5(a) A pupil who is assessed as being dyslexic and meets eligibility criteria specified in Section §56337 and subdivision (j) of Section §3030 of Read More …
504 vs IEP
If your child is dyslexic, your child does not necessarily have to be on an IEP. They may do fine with a 504. IEP stands for Individual Education Plan. When a child is receiving special education services they have to Read More …