The Link Between Movement and Learning
May 12, 2009 by Abby
Filed under Inclusion, Individuals With Autism, Research
A recent segment on ABC news (link below) discussed the link between movement and learning. In some classes around the country teachers are encouraging their students to sit on therapy balls, sit on t-stools, stand, do jumping jacks and integrate other movement into their everyday school lives. The connection between movement and academic performance has [...]
Inclusion…the impact of inadequate special education funding
December 8, 2008 by Abby
Filed under Special Education
For many schools one of the biggest barriers to making inclusion work is the lack of adequate special education funding. Unfortunately, the federal government promised to fund 40% of special education costs but currently only fund roughly 12%. This leaves the states to make up the costs out of an already stretched budget. The lack [...]
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