NASET's WeeK in Review

August 9, 2024 | Vol 20 Issue # 32

Hi NASET Week in,!


Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEWHere, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download, as well as some of the most interesting articles that have happened this week in the field of special education. We hope you enjoy this publication.

Feel free to send us articles for this publication or let us know your thoughts about the WEEK in REVIEW at news@naset.org.


Have a great weekend!

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Top Stories of the Week

How Schools Can Better Support Neurodiverse Students

 

Tips for Homeschooling a Child with Dyslexia

 

NYC Creates New Division for English Learners and Students with Disabilities

 

Umbilical Cord Blood Test Could Predict Autism Risk

 

In West Virginia, People with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities to Get Help

 

ADHD Numbers are Rising Alarmingly: Unravelling the Complexity of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

 

California Law Shuns ‘Emotional Disturbance’ Term in Special Education


Where are All the Special Educators?



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NASET’s Classroom Management Series


Algebra 3-4 LS for Junior High School Students with Learning Disabilities


By Madielyn Batallones


SPED LD Math Resource Teacher


This issue of NASET’s Classroom Management Series was written by Madielyn Batallones, a SPED LD Math Resource Teacher. Algebra is, arguably, one of the pillar topics in mathematical education, and is, as such, one of the competencies necessary for furthering mathematical education, and a compulsory requirement in the majority of higher education and career paths. One of the main public discourses is whether Algebra 3-4 LS should be a compulsory subject in high schools, including for children with learning disabilities. While some believe that exposure and competency in algebra facilitate problem-solving, logical reasoning, and analytical skills, a good number feel that the high level of abstractness in algebra puts an undue burden on many students with learning disabilities (Agostini et al., 2022). This problem necessitates careful deliberations on the importance of algebraic literacy, the challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, and possible accommodations and alternative approaches that could bridge the gap between accessibility and rigor, to guarantee equal opportunities for success for all children.

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Trivia Question of the Week

Congratulations to:

April Goley, Lauro Esquilona III, Rebekah Budziszews, Tracey Christilles, Patsy Ray, Natasha Skinner, Lisa Hardin, Joanna Elder, Michele Spinella, Cynthia Turcotte, Ellen Kay, DeShanna Reed, Betsy Mandel, Bonnie Baldwin, Karen Frantz-Fry, Katrina Snider, Cindi Maurice, and Joanna Blau who all knew the answer to last week's trivia question:


In 1785, Valentine Haüy established L'Institution Nationale des Jeunes Aveugles in Paris, France. This was the first school ever designed for children with this specific disability (and was also free of charge). What were the children being educated at L'Institution Nationale des Jeunes Aveugles all diagnosed with as a disability?


Answer: BLINDNESS

This week's trivia question: 


Last month, Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, weighed in on what he thinks is SpongeBob SquarePants’ “superpower.” At the 2024 Motor City Comic Con in Detroit, the famed voice actor explained that SpongeBob SquarePants has a disorder that is his “superpower”. What did Tom Kenny say was SpongeBob’s disorder that is his “superpower”?


If you know the answer to this week's trivia questions, email it to us at contactus@naset.org by August 12, 2024. If you are correct, you will be acknowledged in next week's NASET's Week in Review

Opening Doors for People with Disabilities Remains a Challenge


This School Counselor Says Her Job Is Heavy, But It’s Also ‘Soul Building’


Eateries Empower and Embrace Those with Special Needs


Drowning is Leading Cause of Death Among People with Autism Who Wander


Stimulant Medications Normalize Brain Structure in Children with ADHD, Study Suggests


The Power of Play: Empowering Kids with Adaptive Tools


Healthy Prenatal Dietary Pattern Tied to Lower Odds of Autism in Offspring

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Food for Thought

The most important thing in life is to stop saying ‘I wish’ and start saying ‘I will’. Consider nothing impossible then treat possibilities as probabilities.

Charles Dickens

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