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The Difference Between Recoupment and Compensatory Education
If your student’s education was negatively impacted by the pandemic, you may be able to request recoupment and/or compensatory education services. Special education advocate Dr. Pelangka explains the difference between these two in this clip.
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Learning Loss and Recoupment
The pandemic and virtual learning have been disruptive to many students’ education over the past two years. As a result, California school districts have received funds to address learning loss and regression caused by the pandemic.
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Can Anything Happen If You Don't Close Your IEP Before Summer?
You may not be able to completely finish and sign your child’s IEP before the end of the year, but you can sign the parts that should be in place before summer. Listen to this clip for examples of services that you’ll want to address in an IEP meeting before summer if possible.
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Broadening Your Child's Perspective
Some parents worry that their kids have a hard time making friends due to not having age-appropriate interests. Identifying why our kids like the things they do can help us introduce similar interests that help them relate with their peers.
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Do aides help or hurt your child's friendships?
As Dr. Mary Falvey explains, most instructional aides went to segregated schools when they were growing up and never experienced full inclusion. Training can help aides understand how to facilitate socialization among neurotypical and typical peers.
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How to Write Socialization into the IEP
As Dr. Falvey says, IEP goals are centered around what a child will be able to accomplish or achieve by the end of the school year. That can include making friends. Hear her explain how to write socialization into your child's IEP goals.
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Creating Friendships at the Secondary School Level
Younger children may naturally play with each other, but what about when our children enter middle school and high school? They may find it harder to make friends when they have so many different classes and no recess (what?!).
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The Most Important Part of Socialization
One of the most important skills of socialization is communication. As Dr. Mary Falvey explains, it's critical that we, as parents, help our kids with disabilities figure out what they're going to say.
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How Peer Modeling Can Help Your Child Make Friends
School isn’t just about academics — it’s where kids can practice social skills and make friends. This can be difficult, and our kids often need extra support from parents and school staff. How can peers play a role in encouraging socialization? Modeling!
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Compensatory Education 101
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Your Ultimate Guide to Learning Loss and Recovery Support
If your child has fallen behind, there are resources available to address unfinished learning and make sure your child gets the services they need to progress.
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Self-Determination Orientations Happening at Regional Centers
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