Florence Simmons

How to support students with brain injury in remote learning

Keep these four considerations in mind when educating students with traumatic brain injury, whom many districts find eligible for 504 accommodations.

Keeping students with dyslexia engaged in virtual learning

A look at interactive tools, sound production, assistive technology and more as related to distance learning and dyslexia.

Remote instruction for students with visual and hearing impairments

Two schools supporting students who are blind or deaf share how they are educating those who are distance learning.

Communicating with parents during the pandemic: A how-to guide

Following are 4 considerations to keep in mind, including FERPA rules, parents' comfort level with technology, and state and district policies.

Substitute teachers in special ed classrooms

5 questions administrators must know the answers to before sending a substitute teacher into to fill in for a special education teacher

What to do when parents offer to transport their special needs child to school

Educators should take these 5 steps when a student whose IEP includes transportation as a related service won't be taking the school bus.

4 common accommodations and how to implement them remotely

Educators will need to get creative about providing 504 plan accommodations for students, such as extended time and preferential seating, in the remote learning environment.

Lunch in the classroom: 504 plan considerations

A food allergy expert offers 4 ways to keep students with allergies safe in schools where cafeteria seating is currently closed due to COVID.

Help students with ADHD successfully return to in-person learning

While educators knew to expect a regression in ADHD students' academic skills, self-regulation and behaviors, there are actions that can help.

Do your coronavirus protocols meet ADA requirements?

An attorney and an equality expert share 5 ways schools can ensure that reopening practices comply with Americans with Disabilities Act mandates.

What you need to know about students with asthma and COVID-19

Here are 5 actions schools can take to help keep students with asthma safe and comfortable, including how to address instances of a student who experiences breathing difficulties while in school.

5 safety measures to implement for students who can’t wear masks

Students with disabilities such as autism or medical conditions such as asthma may be unable to comply with face mask mandates. Here's what actions can be taken in these cases to help keep students and staff safe.

Paraprofessionals’ part in school reopening plans

Here are 4 actions to take in including paraprofessional staff in new school year scenarios, with at least part-time remote instruction in mind.

7 actions school nurses are taking during coronavirus closures

The school nurse's role has evolved as confirmed cases of the virus have grown and more districts have closed schools and shifted to distance learning. Here's how school nurses are maintaining contact with students with health conditions in a time of social distancing.

Technology used for virtual school nursing

Nurses use school websites, online videos, apps to touch base with students during COVID-19 school closures