Cara Nissman

Help students with disabilities continue physical education during pandemic

Schools shouldn't let physical education fall by the wayside as schools are closed. Here are strategies for remotely helping students with special education services to get moving.

How to apply BCBAs’ expertise during the COVID-19 outbreak

Here are five roles board-certified behavioral analysts are taking on during school closures to support students, parents and teachers.

Don’t rush into conversations about comp ed

Communication and documentation of data now will be the keys to collaborative conversations later regarding compensatory education.

Reading supports during school closures

Continuing a multitier system of supports (MTSS) during the pandemic involves remote interventions. Here are five tips.

How to address behavioral plans during remote learning

Because behaviors are specific to context, a BIP developed for school probably isn't going to work at home. Here are strategies that can be used to develop a new behavior management system to be used by parents and teachers as students are completing schoolwork from home.

How to maintain confidentiality during online counseling sessions

Educators and administrators must be clear about confidentiality constraints involved in conducting online counseling sessions and social-skills groups during COVID-19 school closures.

Supporting students with dyslexia during school closures

Here are six tips for reducing feelings of distraction and isolation and for ensuring that students with dyslexia don't lose ground in literacy progress.

Don’t forget IDEA requirements when conducting virtual IEP meetings

Frequently seeking parents' input in virtual IEP meetings helps ensure school district teams are fulfilling their obligations under the IDEA.

4 ways to strengthen your online special education

Don't forget accessibility and engagement when offering online specialized instruction. Here are ideas for boosting specialized instruction when it's delivered remotely.

Executive functioning deficits: 5 strategies to help students learn online

Online learning is difficult for students with executive functioning challenges because of the lack of constant support and the need for self-regulation, but there are ways to help students who struggle in these areas as everyone adjusts to COVID-19-related changes.

Face student anxiety head-on in light of coronavirus uncertainty

Students with and without pre-existing anxiety may feel overwhelmed and uneasy because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are seven ways educators can help them remotely.