Parents usually understand at a young age that their child requires more than what a typical classroom can offer. Confidence, motivation, and emotional well-being are not the only areas that learning struggles can impact. Brighton School is built on the Read More …
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How Early Intervention Helps in Special Education
Early intervention is crucial among students who are falling behind. It may be learning disabilities like ADD, ADHD, ASD, or Dyslexia, or the result of missing a large part of basic academic skills. Whatever the reason, the integration of powerful Read More …
Empowering Minds: The Role of Special Education Classes in Nurturing Potential
School is not just about learning facts. It is about broadening students’ minds, giving them the skills and confidence they need to pursue their interests and become capable, independent and well-rounded adults. Special needs classes have a responsibility to nurture Read More …
Why Small Learning Groups Make a Big Difference for Students with Learning Disabilities
Children should feel visible, supported and empowered to explore life and its many offerings safely. Traditional classrooms can be overwhelming for students with learning disabilities. A one-size-fits-all teaching approach is not effective for diverse learning needs, and in larger classrooms, Read More …
5 Ways Brighton School’s Special Education Programs Support Individual Learning Needs
Brighton School offers an evidence-based, individualized program that recognizes every student, regardless of the nature and degree of their disability, has their unique strengths and weaknesses. We work with children and parents to accommodate different needs, supporting students in their Read More …
Why Small Learning Groups Matter in Special Needs Education: A Discussion
One thing that characterizes many special needs elementary schools is the use of small learning groups as opposed to the often overcrowded classrooms found in mainstream schools. This allows teachers to provide personalized attention to each student, be sensitive to Read More …
5 Key Features of Effective Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary education lays a foundation that will support a child to their adulthood. It is important to use effective and evidence-based methods to give students the best chance. This is especially true for children with disabilities, who may need a Read More …
Innovative Teaching Approaches for Special Education: Thinking Outside the Box
Teaching children with learning disabilities is an ongoing challenge and teachers in special needs education need to be particularly creative and flexible. We try to develop effective special education programs to meet the diverse and complex needs of our students Read More …
Autism awareness month – Defining Safe Space for Children with Autism
Autism Awareness Month is a time for everyone to make an effort not just to better understand people with autism, but also to try and make the world a little more comfortable for them. Special education programs should strive to Read More …
5 Teaching Blunders you Must Avoid
Teaching is a difficult job at the best of times and working in special education schools presents particular challenges. When students are especially vulnerable, as they often are in special education programs, then the impact of any teaching errors can Read More …