Special needs students deal with a variety of conditions and disorders that require a different approach for educators and teachers. Developmental disabilities that special needs students may be afflicted with include autism, physical and developmental disabilities and forms of hyper-activity disorders. Unfortunately, these students and children are vulnerable and more [...]
Bullying is a huge problem in schools, and coping with bullying is not only hard for students, but for parents and educators as well. It is important for everyone to understand how to recognize bullying, and how to move forward with making sure it stops. We have put a list [...]
Bullying is a growing problem, with bullying starting earlier – as early as kindergarten. Starting at a young age, there are ways you can prepare your children now so they don’t become bullies – or victims – later. Here are seven bully prevention tips for parents. Don’t Call it Bullying! [...]
On July 1, 2012, California’s new bullying law, Assembly Bill 1156 went into effect, making teachers and school administrators legally obligated to do something when a student reports bullying. If they do not comply with these laws, the student is allowed to transfer to a new school district. The bill, also known [...]
There are some important things that all parents, teachers and students should know about bullying and disabilities. 1. Students with disabilities are bullied more than their peers Students with disabilities often have difficulty with social interactions and struggle with self-esteem issues. The way that they stand out sadly makes them [...]
