https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk en-us 2021-08-28 19:29:48 UTC 2025-11-25 12:58:35 UTC hello@padlet.com eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1702137406 The purpose of this document is to give the most up-to-date policies regarding Special Education services in North Carolina. This document is useful because as a teacher, it's important to know your state's current policies in order to give your students what they need and are entitled to recieve. ]]> 2021-08-28 19:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1702137406 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1702138684 Wrightslaw is a fantastic comprehensive resource for all things regarding Special Education. In terms of resources on Special Education laws, they have a section titled "Law Library". There is also a plethora of information on different types of disabilities, parent FAQs, research-based instruction, and more!]]> 2021-08-28 19:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1702138684 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782265706 2021-09-30 18:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782265706 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782265878 2021-09-30 18:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782265878 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782286338 This guide consists of 11 chapters covering IDEA, IEPs, Section 504, and all other important information parents need to know in order to support their children. One of the most useful components of this site are the video responses to the Frequently Asked Questions.]]> 2021-09-30 18:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782286338 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782303011 This article outlines four steps to successful relationships with administrators: Determine communication styles, Seek clarification, Be proactive, and Demonstrate expertise; be professional. It also emphasizes the importance of using data and knowledge to self-advocate as an educator. The main points of this article are that self-advocacy is one of the most important tools we have as teachers, and positive relationships with administrators are a powerful asset!]]> 2021-09-30 18:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1782303011 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785162750 2021-10-01 21:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785162750 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785163310 2021-10-01 21:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785163310 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785166511 This is an extensive guide to Section 504 geared towards parents and educators. The document outlines the meaning of disability under 504, FAPE, and the rights of students under 504. One of the most helpful components of this document is the example scenarios given for students who may or may not qualify for services under Section 504. ]]> 2021-10-01 21:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785166511 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785171493 This site is a brief overview of ESSA's requirements for academic assessment of students with disabilities. It is organized in an easy-to-navigate Q&A format. There are 10 commonly asked questions such as "How is the performance of students with disabilities reported?" and "What is the connection between a student's IEP and the student's participation in state academic assessments?"]]> 2021-10-01 21:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785171493 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785173742 The following is a blog post about advocating for students - everything from the amazing benefits to the difficult hurdles. A highlight from this website is: "Teachers' willingness to defend and advocate for students should be encouraged and reinforced... not discouraged and criticized."]]> 2021-10-01 22:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1785173742 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931293014 This site from WCPS provides a list of helpful Section 504 resources for educators and 504 team members. Highlights include forms for consent, referrals, and hospital/homebound placements, as well as information on eligibility and evaluation.]]> 2021-12-06 14:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931293014 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931301415 This excerpt from Teaching Exceptional Children provides necessary information on working with families of students with disabilities, which is such a significant part of being an educator. The text discusses seeing families as partners, how to build positive relationships with families, and the importance of advocacy on both sides of teacher-parent relationships.]]> 2021-12-06 14:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931301415 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931311036 This website serves as a hub for information about the Americans with Disabilities Act. The specific tab linked provides a simple overview of ADA and Titles I-V included in the law.]]> 2021-12-06 14:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931311036 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931318771 Every state is required to submit a plan to the U.S. Department of Education on how they plan to implement ESSA in their school systems. This 230 page document outlines North Carolina's state plan for implementing ESSA, submitted in 2018. Pages 8-13 are a helpful resource for understanding NC's "Theory of Action" regarding ESSA.]]> 2021-12-06 14:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931318771 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931324979 Another excerpt from Teaching Exceptional Children, this portion of the text also gives insight into relationships with parents, specifically how to build collaborative relationships. This resource emphasizes the importance of a parent's role in their child's education and why partnering with parents is vital to our students' success.]]> 2021-12-06 15:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931324979 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931342976 This parent/guardian resource provides talking points to bring to IEP meetings, based on the Endrew F. Supreme Court case, which greatly impacted FAPE. This document aids families in advocating for their children and ensuring they are given what is legally required. It is also important for educators to be prepared to answer these questions!]]> 2021-12-06 15:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931342976 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931358510 The purpose of this text is to outline Child Find activities (public, awareness, identification, referral, eligibility determination, and enrollment) under IDEA. Child Find is the process of identifying and evaluating children with disabilities who may be in need of special education and related services. This PDF provides a comprehensive guide to court cases that have shapes this process.]]> 2021-12-06 15:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931358510 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931369115 Another excerpt from Teaching Exceptional Children, this resource provides a helpful guide for educators in writing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance for IEPs. Writing insufficient PLAAFPs is a common mistake in special education, so this text provides important information to correctly write these statements and in turn support our students with disabilities. ]]> 2021-12-06 15:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931369115 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931378125 This sample IEP created by NCDPI is a beneficial resource for both teachers and parents. Educators can use this document as a guide for writing sufficient IEPs. They can also provide parents who are unfamiliar with the IEP process with a copy of this document in preparation for their first IEP meeting.]]> 2021-12-06 15:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931378125 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931394366 This article from Wrightslaw gives educators helpful tips on working with parents of students without disabilities who do not want their children in class with their peers who do have disabilities. This can be a very difficult situation to navigate, but Pam Wright from Wrightslaw provides insight on how to move forward in a way that is respectful but also strongly advocates for inclusion.]]> 2021-12-06 15:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931394366 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931407325 This 37 page document from NC's Exceptional Children Division provides parents with a detailed list of the procedural safeguards in place to protect their rights as parents of students with disabilities. Sections within the document include parental consent, confidentiality, disciplinary procedures, filing a due process petition, and more!]]> 2021-12-06 15:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931407325 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931422448 This document, from the Children's Law Clinic at Duke University, provides a brief, yet helpful, summary of the rights of students with disabilities. The Children's Law Clinic aides students in advocating for their rights outlined by the law.]]> 2021-12-06 15:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931422448 eversones https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931944569 Disability Rights NC is an organization that supports residents of North Carolina with disabilities understand and protect their civil rights. They handle cases involving discrimination, abuse, and other rights violations for individuals with disabilities. Their values include human dignity, diversity, civil rights, advocacy, justice, inclusion, and self-determination.]]> 2021-12-06 19:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eversones/tvdi70buub4kzalk/wish/1931944569