As policy and procedures have evolved over the years within education, the role of teachers and paraprofessionals has also changed. Managing the work of paraprofessionals has become a more common component of effectively run classrooms. Paraeducators who were once responsible for clerical duties to support teachers and administrators by preparing materials, taking attendance, and monitoring… Read more
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Author Q&A: Lisa Lightner
November 25, 2019Lisa Lightner is an Award-Winning Special Education Advocate and Blogger who resides in southeastern Pennsylvania. She holds and has held numerous Director positions on boards for education and disability-related organizations. She is currently on the Parent Advisory Committee for Education Voters PA and Devereaux Advanced Behavioral Health Family Advisory Board. Learn more about Lisa’s work… Read more
Parent/Guardian Survey Verifying Functional Skills and Environments
May 23, 2017Experience has taught me that students with moderate/severe disabilities, who are receiving functional services, often have families that are simply stressed. These are folks who don’t have the time or inclination to complete a form. These are sometimes the families who do not return forms sent to them from school. The importance of the needed… Read more
“Inclusive Schools Week” Celebrates Progress Made in Education in Giving All Students Better Opportunities
December 8, 2015Watch news video here (ABC 6 News) — Governor Mark Dayton declared December 7-11, 2016 “Inclusive Schools Week”, advocates and supporters of inclusive education believe that there are still students who are marginalized and do not have access to a supportive and quality education. “Inclusive Schools Week” is an annual celebration recognizing the progress schools… Read more
