Presents suggestions for encouraging children to practice music (or anything else), including seeking out instruction, writing out schedules, setting goals, concentrating, relaxing and practicing slowly, practicing hard things longer, practicing with expression, learning from mistakes, not showing off, thinking independently, being optimistic, and…

This newsletter issue discusses time management techniques for parents of special needs children. Techniques include changing one's attitudes about perfection, prioritizing tasks, having a back-up plan, learning to say "no," asking for help, keeping things simple, hiring others, using waiting time wisely, and doing two things at once. Household…

This document updates "Accommodations: Assisting Students with Disabilities. A Guide for Educators," published by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in 2003. This document is written to assist school district personnel and parents when making decisions about the use of accommodations by students with disabilities in instructional…