Digital Badges Validate Skills for Students with Special Needs
By: Stacey Pusey Originally Published: edScoop, September 26, 2019 Students with special needs struggle to graduate from high school and earn a diploma, much less pursue higher education or gain meaningful employment. Sometimes, this can be attributed to a skills gap between the desired career and the student’s training. Many times, though, the problem is […]
Fresh Pets, Fresh Skills
Dog Washes Teach Intellectually Disabled How To Care For Animals By: Suzanne Garofalo Originally Published: Houston Chronicle 3/29/19 This was clearly not Mocha’s first visit to the groomer. Nothing about the water, lather, blow-dryer or brush fazed the fuzzy little dog. She seemed to know she was in capable, loving hands. Those hands belong to […]
7 steps to success in work and life for all students
As educators, we have a responsibility to all students to not only help them achieve academically, but to also prepare them for life as productive, contributing, global citizens. For our students with disabilities, this is a more involved and comprehensive process. These students require repetition and hands-on experiences to acquire the skills necessary for success […]
Smithsonian Puts Spotlight On Special Olympics
With a new exhibit, the Smithsonian Institution is highlighting how athletics have helped to dramatically change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities over the last 50 years. The display “Special Olympics at 50” was unveiled this month at the National Museum of American History in Washington just as the international sporting movement is celebrating […]
‘Planning Career Goals’ Learning Program’ Selected As EdTech Awards Finalist
Education Associates, developer of Project Discovery, the leading hands-on career education and life skills curriculum for every learner, is pleased to announce that its ‘Planning Career Goals’ Lifelong Learning program has been named a Cool Tool Award Finalist in the prestigious EdTech Awards presented by EdTech Digest. This empowering software program teaches learners the skills […]
World’s Largest Goodwill Region Launches Career Skills Development Program with Education Associates
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin to Implement a wide range of Learning Opportunities for the Development of Job & Life Skills (Louisville, KY – May 17, 2018)– Education Associates, developer of Project Discovery, the leading hands-on career education and life skills program solution for every learner, is honored to announce Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin has […]
New Evidence-Based Practices Added to Adapted Career Education Series
New features such as video modeling and visual supports enhance learning opportunities to develop job and life skills for students with cognitive disabilities Louisville, Ky. (March 7, 2018)—Education Associates, developer of Project Discovery, the hands-on career education and life skills curriculum for every learner, announces additions to its Adapted Career Education Series. The […]
Self-Advocacy: IEP meetings for Students. Here’s How.
Self-Advocacy is an essential life skill for all students to learn – especially those with special needs. If students can be taught to be their own advocate, then they can be less reliant on others and can, instead, stand up for themselves and proactively articulate their needs. A recent article on edweek.com highlighted the importance […]
Downs Syndrome Can’t Slow Down This College Grad
“Down syndrome is merely an obstacle, not an insurmountable barrier for Cameron” “Cameron knew forever and a day that she wanted a career in beauty, hair care and make-up.” But Hair Care and Cosmetology are regulated industries, explains Dondie Roper, Program Director at the Arc Gateway of Pensacola’s Program for Adult Learning and Support (PALS). […]
Elevating Those With Down Syndrome
October is the official month designated to create awareness about Down’s Syndrome. We would specifically like highlight the accomplishments of those with Downs and hopefully inspire others to recognize what an incredible asset they can be to your workplace, community or organization. According to the Better Health Channel, “People with Down syndrome often have their […]