Effective Tools For Teaching Students With Learning Challenges
According to the research conducted by National Education Association (NEA), the number of students enrolled in special education programs in the U.S. has risen to 30% over the past 10 years. The research also found out that today every general education classroom in the U.S. includes students with learning disabilities. Three out of every four […]
Successful Strategies for Teaching Children with Learning Challenges
Students with learning disabilities are probably the largest group of students with disabilities. These disabilities may include difficulty in remembering, difficulty in writing or reading, ADHD, emotional disorders, autism, developmental delays, speech or language impairment, limited cognitive functioning, or physical impairment. Teachers should not try to generalize all students with disabilities into one behavioral or […]
5 Things To Keep In Mind When Teaching Uniquely Challenged Students
Do you have a uniquely challenged student in your classroom? Do you find the uniquely challenged student taking more time in understanding a concept? As a teacher, you might have managed students with different mentalities and abilities but when it comes to teaching a uniquely challenged student it can be difficult especially when you haven’t […]
Providing Expert Back to School IEP Support Services
For parents of uniquely challenged children, going back to school can be a very difficult proposition. There’s so much to do! You have to review your IEP, meet your child’s new teachers, familiarize your child with a new environment, and much more. You don’t have to go through this process alone. At Nakata Consulting, we […]
Understanding the IEP Process
If your uniquely challenged child is entering school for the first time, one of the main things you’ll need to do is create an IEP—an Individualized Education Plan. An IEP is a specialized document that outlines the challenges your child faces, expected educational services, and the methods by which educators will help your child realize […]
3 Back-To-School Strategies for Families with Uniquely Challenged Children
The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time for parents and children alike. However, for parents of children who are uniquely challenged, the process of going back to school can be very difficult due to children having anxiety and fears of the unknown. In this article, the disability & special education advocates […]
4 Helpful Homework Tips for Children with Learning Challenges
Let’s face it – most kids don’t like homework. Parents and teachers alike have spent years and years trying to find ways to make it more enjoyable. Homework is a powerful tool for reinforcing lessons and techniques learned in the classroom. However, it can pose a difficult challenge, especially for parents of children facing unique […]
Learning Doesn’t Stop After School: How You Can Supplement Your Child’s Education When They Have Challenges to Their Learning.
Parenting is hard, but parenting a child with unique challenges comes with its own set of considerations and difficulties, particularly when it comes to education. This article offers some tips on what you can do to help your child succeed at school. Set Up a Structured At-Home Classroom When your child gets home from school, […]
The Complete Guide to Parenting a Child With Special Educational Needs
Having a child with special educational needs can be extremely difficult to deal with as a parent. You can’t just set the same rules and guidelines as you would for a child who is deemed perfectly normal, because special education kids often brush up against these rigid rules and come in conflict with authority simply […]
5 Ways for Parents to Help Out a Special Education Teacher
Being a special education teacher is one of the hardest jobs you can think of. While it may not be physically demanding, the emotional and mental toll it takes on teachers can be incredibly difficult to bear. Often times special education teachers can become jaded after years of dealing with difficult parents, and even more […]