Jan 16

Education Jobs – How to Know If You Should Be a Teacher

Education jobs and teaching jobs are among the most noble career decisions. You will be playing a major role in developing the future of the country. You will be molding bright eyed young kids and, in your own small way, will be contributing to their career decisions by inspiring them. Yep, that’s right, being a teacher is probably the most rewarding of all jobs, but the question is, do you have what it takes to be one?

Teaching Tricks

It’s all very well to want to teach young kids, but you must consider the simple fact that parents will be trusting you with the responsibility of their kids for close to eight hours in a day. Do you have what it takes to live up to their expectations? No, don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to scare you; I’m just trying to say that not everyone is meant for teaching jobs, it requires special skills. So what do you need to become a teacher? Read More »

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Jan 16

Draft IEP’s For Your Child in Special Education – Tips on Using Them to Help Your Child

Are you the parent of a child that has autism, and is receiving
special education services? Are you a parent that would like to
understand Draft individual education plans (IEP), and how you
can use them to benefit your child. This article will help you learn about
Draft IEP’s, what the requirements are, and how to use them to
help your child’s education.

A draft IEP is an individual education plan that is filled out in
advance, of the IEP meeting, for your child. Many parents wonder
if it is legal for special education personnel to do this. The Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), is silent on draft IEP’s. Read More »

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Jan 16

IEP Compliance: Be a Watchdog for Your Child

It happens more often than you think. You attend the Individualized Education Program meeting, discuss your child’s goals and evaluations, talk with teachers and therapists, come up with a workable plan, and politely thank everyone for their hard work. You leave with the expectation that the course of action decided in the meeting is the course of action that will take place. Then, months later, you find out this isn’t exactly so. You find out, if you’re lucky. Read More »

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