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An IEP, Individualized Education Program, helps children who qualify for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IEPs generally focus on public school students. An IESP – Individualized Education Services Program – is New York’s system for helping students whose parents homeschool...

Many students benefit from 504 Plans. However, even after a 504 Plan is created, some students may still need more support. Common signs that a student with a 504 Plan may need more help include grades that don’t improve, persistent behavior problems, or a...

Parents, teachers, and counselors often see different sides of the same child. As a result, these adults need to share information and work together. However, some traditional school characteristics can make this cooperation more difficult. Therapeutic schools, with smaller class sizes and lower student-to-counselor...

Many students experience anxiety, frustration, overwhelm, and sensory stress during the school day. Therapeutic schools can help these students learn to deal with these emotions. More than simply listing coping skills, therapeutic schools can help students learn to use these skills during times of...

Unlike traditional schools, therapeutic schools measure student progress in several ways. While therapeutic schools still use grades, quizzes, and tests, they also consider behavioral, emotional, and social improvement to evaluate student progress.This article explains how therapeutic schools measure student progress and how it differs...

Generally, yes. Speech and language impairment is one of the categories that make children eligible for additional support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  This article helps parents of children with speech or language impairments understand how these issues might affect their...