October 2, 2023
by Center for Social Development and Education
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For many students, getting an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is the first step to changing their learning experience. The process begins when a teacher or family member refers the student to be evaluated for special education services. From there, the … Continue reading
September 4, 2023
by Center for Social Development and Education
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An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a tool teachers, students and families use to meet the personal learning needs of a student with disabilities and create more inclusive classrooms. The plan has four components: goals and objectives, program statement, present … Continue reading
August 8, 2022
by Center for Social Development and Education
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Before working at the CSDE I was a special education teacher at a charter school in Brooklyn that primarily served Black and Latinx students. Many of my students struggled to stay focused in the busy classrooms of 30 or more … Continue reading
October 18, 2021
by Center for Social Development and Education
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Despite educators’ best efforts, remote learning has affected students with disabilities’ learning accommodations. School districts are still required by federal law to provide services to the greatest extent possible, yet accommodations like preferential seating, limited distractions, check-ins for understanding, and … Continue reading