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Pain Assessment in Children With Special Needs
Content type: Journal Article
Challenges in assessing the pain of children with special needs are created by the differing abilities of these students to self-report pain presence and intensity. This article reports the results of a literature review examining methods of pain...
It's All About Relationships: How Building Relationships Supports the Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families
Content type: Webinar
"It's all about relationships." Easy to say but it is one of the most complex things we do. Intentional relationship building is a skill we can learn. Building partnerships with families of young children with disabilities, with other professionals, and...
Mock IEP Peer Feedback Form
Content type: Teacher Resource
This form could be used for faculty instructing pre-service teachers and newly certified teachers how to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and conduct meetings with families, administrators, regular education teachers, and related service providers. Having pre-service teachers and newly certified teachers host mock IEP meetings with peers and offer feedback can be an excellent exercise to increase communication skills and professionalism.
Co-Teaching Family Engagement Letter & 3 Surveys
Content type: Teacher Resource
The purpose of this resource is to enhance parent engagement in a co-taught classroom. The parent letter and three surveys included in this resource are devised to assist a set of team teachers in building trust and gaining parent/caregiver support in student success in a co-taught class. This resource is informed by current research in family engagement, communication, and the High-Leverage Practices.
Strengthening Transition Partnerships Through Community Conversation Events
Content type: Journal Article
Strong collaborations are critical to successful youth transitions. Preparing students with disabilities for life after high school requires extensive partnerships within and beyond the school. However, transition educators often struggle to meaningfully...
Helping Families Reach Their PEAK: Partnerships That Promote Family Empowerment
Content type: Journal Article
Effective instruction for students with disabilities is greatly improved when families collaborate with teachers to improve learning. Family collaboration is one of the six foundational principles of IDEA. Yet, many families of students with a disability...
Using Relationships to Advocate With, For, and To Families
Content type: Journal Article
The importance of collaboration between families and special educators is a well-established one. Children, families, and schools all benefit when adults are able to communicate and collaborate around the needs of students with disabilities. Rather than...
Early Childhood Intervention: A Promise to Children and Families for Their Future
Content type: Journal Article
The field of early childhood intervention for infants and young children with disabilities or delays has a rich history that spans many disciplines of practice. Both legislation and research has provided a foundation for how services are delivered to this...