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Public Laws Regarding Special Education

Jun 28, 2014 | Educators, Parents and Families

This article provides a brief overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Making Mainstream Classrooms Deaf Friendly

Jun 28, 2014 | Educators, Parents and Families

Have you ever wondered how your child’s classroom environment affects the ability to be a part of classroom discussions? This article discusses how to make mainstream classrooms deaf friendly.

An Overview of K-12 Educational Interpreting

Jun 28, 2014 | Educators, Service Providers

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (RID) Standard Practice Paper provides specific information about the practice setting and is intended to raise awareness, educate and encourage sound basic methods of professional practice.

A Quality Language Arts Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Parents in the Driver’s Seat

Jun 28, 2014 | Educators, Parents and Families

An overview of the 4 key components to a quality language program for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): Is My Child Receiving One?

Jun 28, 2014 | Parents and Families

Every child with a disability is entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), read this article to be sure your child is receiving one.

Family Support: What is the IFSP?

Jun 28, 2014 | Parents and Families

The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a legal document mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This article explains about the IFSP.

Parents…You ARE Educational Team Members and Advocates

Jun 27, 2014 | Parents and Families

As parents we have to wear yet another “hat”—the hat of special education advocate. But where do we start?

Dispelling the Myths and Celebrating the Strengths of Schools for the Deaf

Jun 27, 2014 | Educators, Parents and Families, Service Providers

Schools for the Deaf can provide language-rich, high- quality educational and leadership opportunities where deaf and hard of hearing students and their families receive the services and support they like their hearing peers – are entitled to and so clearly deserve.