Pre-service special educator with an endorsement in Emotional Impairment. I write about special educaiton theory and practice, as well as any other topics that strike my fancy!
+ more bio informationSection 504 can be a very effective tool in assisting a student with ADHD in the general education classroom. It provides accommodations for students with disabilities so that students may be as successful as possible while learning in a classroom with their peers. First, it is important to understand the difference between... More..
The importance of sex education for students with special needs is great. People with disabilities are 70% more likely to be subject to sexual abuse of some sort in their lifetime. It is estimated that only 3% of cases are actually reported. Educating students about what their rights and responsibilities are to themselv... More..
The ability to decode facial expressions is important in any student's quest to navigate this highly social world. While many people learn the skills necessary to read people's emotions through trial and error during childhood, students with Autism and other disabilities often need explicit instruction to become successful in... More..
Extreme Violence The Columbine Shooting, like other acts of extreme violence, is difficult to comprehend. The shooters, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, shocked their families, teachers, peers, and the nation when they went on a shooting rampage in April of 1999. While numerous hypotheses surfaced soon after the incident,... More..
Anne Marie Palazzolo
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