Understanding the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan: Which Is Right for Your Student?

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans both aim to support students with disabilities, but they differ in the services they provide. Both are developed collaboratively by a team that typically includes parents, teachers, and school specialists to address the student’s unique needs. Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs are considered to be […]

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The Importance of Response to Intervention (RTI) in Schools

What is Response to Intervention (RTI)?Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered, data-driven approach designed to identify students who may require additional academic, social-emotional/behavioral, or speech and language support. RTI is a collaborative process that involves teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff. It enables schools to provide the least restrictive interventions while collecting data on

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The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning in Schools

What is Social-Emotional Learning? Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a process in which individuals are given the education and tools to learn how to understand and navigate their emotions, build and maintain positive relationships, and create a healthy identity. According to CASEL (Collaborative for Social-Emotional Learning), there are five domains that make up social-emotional learning: self-awareness,

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