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Mar, 2020

Distance Learning and COVID-19: Schedule the Day

COVID-19 has turned our world upside down as the world moves to distance learning. Children have a hard time understanding why they can't go to school. Teachers and parents aren't sure how to fill the day. Students need down time to self-soothe and to deal with anxiety related to the corona virus. They also need structure to ward ...Read More

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Mar, 2020

Special Announcement for the Flu Season

Stuck at home? Here's a thought. Social distancing, the corona virus, and seasonal flu have created disruption everywhere. Teachers and parents are talking online about how to create as much normalcy as possible by keeping a schedule. Smart Steps Mobile is here to help structure your day. To make it easy, Smart Steps offers a special free upgrade for ...Read More

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Mar, 2020

Are Soft Skills Important to be Successful? Kansans Say Yes!

Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, presents findings in an eye-opening report based on a survey of a thousand community and business persons across Kansas. Participants were asked to write about what makes a successful young adult; researchers at K-State analyzed results. Kansans Say Non-Academic Skills Matter Most Surprisingly, academic skills were not the most important items on ...Read More

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Aug, 2013

Community College: A Great Place to Start After High School

By: cindyfisher | Tags: Admissions Office, Campus, Community college, Education, Placement exam, Student | Comments: 0

Okay, high school graduate. You’ve decided that you want to dip your toe into college. You might have spent a semester or more just exploring the campus (see previous post), and you’ve decided that you would like to try a class. What now? Here are some general guidelines which can vary from one community to the next. Before

May, 2013

Transition to Independent Living: What Happens After High School?

By: cindyfisher | Tags: autism, Autism spectrum, college, community-based instruction, disabilities, Easter Seals, Education, High school, IEP, IEP goals, independence, independent living, Individualized Education Program, Middle school, problem solving, self advocacy, transition planning, transition services, transition to adulthood | Comments: 2

Individuals with disabilities go through many transitions in their school career as they progress through elementary, middle school and high school. At each stage, teams discuss how to make the transition as smooth as possible. What is expected at the next level? Will teachers understand his or her needs? How can we make it less stressful?Even more worrisome