10 Free Text to Speech Apps (and Voice to Text)
Voice to Text and Text to Voice apps have really improved in recent years. Here's how to choose one for your child and add it to their IEP.| A Day in our Shoes
Voice to Text and Text to Voice apps have really improved in recent years. Here's how to choose one for your child and add it to their IEP.| A Day in our Shoes
Like it or not, tests are a part of school life. Yep, even for our kids with IEPs and 504s. Whether it’s the weekly spelling test, those dreaded benchmark assessments, or state-mandated standardized testing, it's going to happen. Schools love data—and testing is their favorite way to get it, whether it tells the whole story| A Day in our Shoes
Much as I dislike it, our education system is centered around a child's ability to take tests. And, when you work with as many learning-disabled children as I do (or as some teachers do), we usually focus on the academic content and the student being able to demonstrate that they know the content. Non-academic test| A Day in our Shoes
Retaking Tests Accommodation Allowing a student to retake a test is a very common IEP accommodation. And, at first glance, it seems like a reasonable one. Reasonable? Sure. Helpful....mmm, not so sure. Last week I completed a post about extended time on tests. This accommodation goes with that one, and both are seen together, frequently,| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Browse, print, and use this comprehensive list of 504 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.| A Day in our Shoes
As an advocate, I'm always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That's why I'm excited to share with you the benefits of using critical thinking games in the classroom. These games are a fun and engaging way to| A Day in our Shoes
Back when I was in high school, when we got our driver's licenses, most of us got jalopies as cars. They were old, rusty, and honestly, sometimes unreliable. So I also often received AAA memberships in my Christmas stocking. Because that's what we did--when our cars broke down or got a flat tire, we found| A Day in our Shoes
If you’ve been hearing the term 504 plan and wondering what it is, how it works, or if your child might need one, you’re not alone. A 504 plan is one of the most misunderstood tools in education. Has your child been recently offered a 504 plan, or you've been told that they need one?| A Day in our Shoes
Does your child struggle with Working Memory issues, and do you want them added to the IEP? Have you heard parents talk about working memory| A Day in our Shoes
