Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source Earning a master’s in special education online while teaching is an excellent way to advance your career in education. Graduate-level special education programs go beyond the basics of what …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source The Census Bureau reports that only 1.68 percent of U.S. adults over age 25 have finished a terminal doctorate degree. Attending graduate school for a PhD in Special Education …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Heading to graduate school for a Doctor of Philosophy is an option worth considering for special educators seeking career advancement. The PhD in Special Education is a terminal degree that provides …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source Finding the ideal college match is considerably harder for individuals with physical, learning, psychological, and cognitive disabilities. Although the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects students with special …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source Special education classrooms demand highly trained teachers with the pedagogical know-how to develop and implement IEPs that maximize children’s academic potential. Since the inception of the Individuals with Disablities …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source Reading intervention specialists play a pivotal role in special education by devoting attention to students with disabilities who experience trouble with reading. PreK-12 schools hire reading teachers to differentiate …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source Special education is an in-demand teaching specialty where curriculum must be adapted to suit the individual learning needs of exceptional children. Public, private, and charter PreK-12 schools hire special …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Special education teachers are given the gratifying, yet unwieldy task of developing lesson plans that foster learning for disabled youth in PreK-12 classrooms. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source An associate degree is a two-year undergraduate program completed after a high school diploma or GED for professional training. In the communication sciences and disorders major, an associate provides …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source Early intervention is a fast-growing special education field devoted to addressing developmental delays and disabilities at the earliest age possible. Under the IDEA Act Part C, all 50 states …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source In the United States, one in 12 children has a speech, language, or swallowing impairment that requires treatment. Another 17.9 million U.S. adults suffer from speech troubles. Earning a …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Speech pathology is a therapeutic specialty in which licensed clinicians diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists work with clients across the lifespan who suffer from conditions like traumatic …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Audiology is an in-demand medical field focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ear-related problems. Using audiometers, audiologists assess patients’ hearing ability and balance to identify impairments. Audiologists aren’t medical …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source Picking the right online college is tough for everyone. If you have a disability, there’s the added stress of making certain coursework will be adaptable to your unique needs. …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Special education is a rewarding field focused on adapting curriculum to teach youth with various learning, mental, behavioral, and physical disabilities. It’s estimated that 8 percent of children in the United …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd We all know that special education teachers assist students with specific learning needs. Whether the problem is physical, psychological or mental, these students must be taught by individuals who are professionally …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd The need for Special Education teachers is on the rise and expected to keep growing. With a degree or certificate in Special Education you can teach writing, math, reading social skills, …
Are Special Education Students In Classrooms with Other Students? The answer to this question is a resounding yes! Special education laws require students to be taught in the “least restrictive environment” for their learning needs. This means students must only …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd If you are planning on pursuing your associate’s degree in early childhood education or special education you should consider completing your degree through an online program. Many online programs allow you …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd If you are the parent of a child with special needs such as a terminal illness, learning disabilities, developmental delays, cognitive damage or psychiatric problems, then you may have found it …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Deciding to obtain a doctoral degree in special education is a big step, and it is not one to be taken lightly. Earning a doctoral degree not only requires an advanced …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Special Education Teacher; M.S. SpEd Image Source A 2002 study stated that about 88,000 kids under the age of 18 in the U.S. used a wheelchair. For these children, their chairs are an essential mode of …
Teachers that specialize in working with students with special needs fulfill one of the most vital roles in society. Their devotion helps students that deal with mental, emotional, learning and physical disabilities to lead more productive lives. Parents of special …
Many students opt to receive their degrees through online courses. With rising living and educational costs, many graduate students do not have the time nor financial resources attend sometimes costly traditional, on campus courses. Such a luxury is only a …
Special education is increasingly a big priority in our schools. The need for highly qualified teachers proficient in the field of special education is on the rise. Due to the number of college programs available to aspiring special education teachers, …