Category Archives: Learning Disabilities

On Special Education: “Disability.gov Update: Education Department Announces Major Change in How State Special Ed Programs Are Evaluated”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by DrEMiller

Here is the link to the topic that has truly upset me: Disability.gov Update: Education Department Announces Major Change in How State Special Ed Programs Are Evaluated. And here’s my commentary. I have not been a fan of Arne Duncan … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

Posted on November 16, 2013 by DrEMiller

As educators, we have learned to accept more than just words to illustrate students’ understanding. For many students, non-literary art forms are the most effective means of communication. Photography is one of these arts. This site, the Weekly Photo Challenge … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Speakers | Teacher Talk (Dyslexia and other Reading Disabilities)

Posted on September 29, 2013 by DrEMiller

Good educators are always seeking new information–whether that information is to learn better ways of serving their students, learn more about a topic or technique, follow how the latest research-based techniques are working elsewhere, etc. To good educators, an 8-hour … Continue reading →

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