NY State passes law to protect students and teachers from extreme heat
Hochul signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. By setting...
Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Explained
What is nonverbal learning disability? How to identify and support students with it "Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not....
Step-by-Step Guide for Securing ADHD Accommodations at School
"8 straightforward steps — from requesting a school evaluation to monitoring accommodations — to help parents develop the best IEP or 504 Plan possible for kids with ADHD."...
Every 504 Plan Should Include These ADHD Accommodations
"Impulsive behavior. Incomplete homework. Inconsistent focus. Whatever your child’s school challenges, these teacher-approved accommodations can put some real muscle behind his 504 Plan and put the attention back on learning."...
50 High School Accommodations for Every ADHD Challenge
"The right to a level playing field doesn’t end after elementary school. Here are some of the most effective classroom accommodations to help your child succeed in grades 9 through 12 — without sacrificing personal accountability."...
Rush Henrietta Teacher charged with sexual assault of a child
"A Rush-Henrietta teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting a child, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Scott A. Stradley, 52, of Pittsford was charged last week with predatory sexual assault against a child, a felony, in connection with an...
New autism research sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function
"A new study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior has found that adolescent rats modeled with autism-like symptoms showed significant improvements in brain function and cognitive abilities after regular treadmill exercise. These findings suggest that...
New research links low-resource neighborhoods to increased ADHD in autistic youth
"Autistic children who are born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to exhibit heightened symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during mid-childhood and adolescence compared to those born in more resource-rich areas, according to new...
The Benefits of Gardening Just Keep Sprouting
Groundbreaking science is unearthing all sorts of surprising ways gardening is good for your health, mood and quality of life. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/gardening-for-health/
2024 -25 McKinney-Vento Required Training Memo
The Office of ESSA-Funded Programs 2024-25 Mandatory McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Training memo outlines the requirements of McKinney-Vento liaison's participation in professional development so they can better identify and meet the needs of children and...
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