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24 07, 2018

8 Things a Teacher Should Know about Your Child

2018-07-24T15:07:26-05:00

For many of us the summer brings the opportunity to sleep in late, go to bed later, and generally have less structure around the home in regards to routines and meal times. With the start of school, there is an abrupt shift to following more rigid routines. It is often a difficult transition for parents, as well as children. Teachers are going through these same transitions: getting to know the personalities and learning styles of sometimes more than 20 children can be quite a challenge. If your child has special needs, it is especially important to share information with each member [...]

8 Things a Teacher Should Know about Your Child2018-07-24T15:07:26-05:00
11 07, 2018

The Path to Independence: Mobile Apps to Support Transition-Age Youth

2018-07-11T14:21:45-05:00

Many free and low-cost mobile apps are available to support transition-age youth with disabilities as they embark on their journey towards post-secondary education, job training, employment, and independent living. This PACER Center guide lists mobile apps that have been reviewed by parents and professionals and found to be useful and well-designed. […]

The Path to Independence: Mobile Apps to Support Transition-Age Youth2018-07-11T14:21:45-05:00
29 05, 2018

Making My Way through College

2018-07-23T14:37:48-05:00

Making My Way through College is a guide for any student pursuing a degree or other type of credential (e.g., certification, license) at a two-year or four-year community college, college, or university. You will find information on a variety of topics relevant to preparing for and succeeding in college and transitioning from college into the world of work. Much of the information provided is relevant to all students, but the primary focus of the guide is on navigating the college experience for students with disabilities or those who think they may have a disability. […]

Making My Way through College2018-07-23T14:37:48-05:00
1 05, 2018

Admission to Community and Junior Colleges

2018-05-01T15:37:06-05:00

Traditionally students with disabilities could enroll in any educational institution (community college, junior college, or four year college/university), trade school or technical institute that would accept them. Recently the Texas legislature passed legislation (Texas Success Initiative – TSI) designed to help postsecondary institutions determine if a student is ready for college level coursework. Students who graduate in Texas must take the TSI assessment and score at a certain level to be accepted by the postsecondary program. Students can be exempt from the assessment, if they score above a certain score on the ACT, SAT, TAKS, have successfully completed college-level English and [...]

Admission to Community and Junior Colleges2018-05-01T15:37:06-05:00
13 02, 2018

Tips for Teens: Use Your IEP Meetings to Learn How to Advocate for Yourself

2018-02-13T09:21:43-06:00

Self-advocacy is a key step in becoming an adult. It means looking out for yourself, telling people what you need, and knowing how to take responsibility. No one is born knowing these skills. Everyone has to learn them. Ready to begin learning? Here is some great information that can start you on your way. […]

Tips for Teens: Use Your IEP Meetings to Learn How to Advocate for Yourself2018-02-13T09:21:43-06:00

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