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Private vs School Evaluations: Making the Right Choice for Your Child
It’s that time of year again, when youngsters prepare to head back to school. For families, it’s a busy season of supply-gathering, back-to-school haircuts, and anticipation of schedule or teacher announcements. It may evoke feelings of dread or excitement for kids and parents- or a mix of both! As the dust settles on the new…
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IQ Testing: Evolution and Controversies Explored
The concept of intelligence has evolved from Sir Frances Galton’s early hereditary theories to Binet’s IQ scale and Wechsler’s comprehensive assessments. The validity of these measurements is debated, especially regarding cultural biases and implications for minorities. Ultimately, intelligence is complex, and relying solely on IQ can be misleading in evaluating a person’s capabilities.
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Emotional Disability: Past and Present
Advancements in identifying and supporting students with Emotional Disabilities have evolved over time. Before the 20th century, harsh treatment prevailed, but improvements began with the efforts of reformer Dorothea Dix. The term ’emotionally or behaviorally disturbed’ was introduced in the early 1900s, and subsequent legislative actions led to protections and services for these students. Ongoing…
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Selecting an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Provider
When you disagree with an evaluation completed by your local school district, you have the right to request an independent educational evaluation (IEE). Parents are entitled to one IEE at the school’s expense each time the district conducts an evaluation if the parent disagrees. When selecting the outside evaluator, it is important to consider whether…
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Should Parents Tell Their Kids About Their Disability?
Often, I have parents ask whether or not they should tell their child about their recently diagnosed disability. Whether or not to share with your child their identified challenges is an important question. Personally, I feel that it is important to inform your child about both their strengths and their identified challenges. Given this information,…
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