Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
“The increase in higher education aspiration, college enrollment, and degree completion by students with disabilities has been enabled by public policy and social developments of past decades.”More students with disabilities are enrolling in higher...Assistive Technology in the Classroom
“One exciting trend in the AT marketplace is the use of off-the-shelf consumer electronics in the classroom to assist students with a wide range of learning differences.”By Brian S. Friedlander, Ph.D. From iPads to iPhones, we are living in a world in...Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders in the Classroom
By: Dr. Meir Flancbaum As a teacher, you can serve as the child’s “coach,” when he implements strategies in the classroom. Sam is a bright, considerate, athletic middle school student, but he dreads going to school. Throughout his day, unintended movement and noises...When the Bully is the Teacher
An Interview with an Expert on Bullying Provides a Thought-provoking Perspective “Bullying by teachersis enabled by a conspiracy of silence.” – Dr. Alan McEvoyBy Jean Harkness Many parents would advise a child that the only way to deal with bullies is to stand...When is the Right Time to Graduate?
By Ira M. Fingles, Esq., and Elizabeth M. Roberts, Psy.D. Under federal law, a student with disabilities is entitled to special education and related services until age 21, or until the student accepts a diploma – whichever comes first. The decision about when a...Teachers’ Perspective: Traumatic Brain Injury in Special Education: Addressing a Neglected Disability
The Symptoms of TBI The symptoms of TBI vary and depend on a number of factors, such as the severity of injury, the location and extent of injury in the brain, the child’s age and many other factors. There are, however, many common symptoms presented by students with...District Violated IDEA By Determining Placement Outside of IEP Process
A federal District Court has concluded that a New Jersey school district violated IDEA when it determined a student’s placement before the IEP meeting, and without parental input. The case involves a 10 year-old girl with an autism spectrum disorder who had been...Helping Students While Reducing Special Education Costs
By: Nathan Levenson Special education costs are rising, as are the number of students with complex needs. In addition, “No Child Left Behind” demands higher levels of student achievement as school budgets are shrinking. While districts push state and federal...NJCommonGround.org, and the Common Ground E-newsletter are projects of the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
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- The Right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education
- What to Do if You Suspect Your Child has a Disability Impacting Their Education
- Initial Special Education Evaluations and Eligibility
- The Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Special Education Placement
- Q&A: What are Extended School Year (ESY) Services?
- Q&A: Dispute Resolution