by Gerald Hann and Edward M. Levinson, Ed.D.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Overview
Most parents and educators would generally agree that one of the primary goals of school is to prepare students for their eventual independent living in society. The school setting provides many opportunities for students to develop the academic and interpersonal skills they…
A Handout for Parents
by Debby Waddell, Ph.D., Columbus, OH and Alex Thomas, Ph.D., Miami University (OH)
Background
Disasters can take many forms. They may weather-related, as in tornadoes, hurricanes, or floods; accident-related, as in bus or automobile deaths or drowning; illness-related as in AIDS, cancer or other deaths due to illness; or bizarre and unusual, as in…
Teachers and Administrators
NEW - Read about the upcoming NASP Center online event on learning disabilities.
Recent inserts from the NASP Communiqué :
Expanding Practice: Helping Families Develop a Family Internet Plan
Obesity Prevention in Children: Strategies for Parents and School Personnel
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:…
Home-School Conferences - A Guide for Parents
By Andrea Canter, PhD, NCSP
Minneapolis Public Schools
Home and school—everyone shares the goal of helping children learn and feel successful. Research has proven that when parents and teachers work together, everyone benefits: Students tend to earn higher grades, perform better on tests, attend school more regularly, have…
Principal Leadership Magazine, Vol. 4, Number 8, May 2004
Counseling 101 Column
Helping Homeless Students
Principals have unique opportunities and a legal responsibility to assist homeless students and protect their rights in school.
By Elizabeth A. Mizerek and Elizabeth E. Hinz
Elizabeth A. Mizerek is a doctoral student in school psychology at the University of Minnesota. Elizabeth E.…
Large Scale Assessments and High Stakes Decisions: Facts, Cautions and Guidelines
National Association of School Psychologists
A basic premise of standards-based reform is that all children can learn. Although some students may require more time or varied instruction, standards-based reform articulates the expectation that all students will be provided the opportunity to meet a common…
The Keto Diet has been gaining worldwide recognization in regards to weight loss. However, it is very very important to know about the side effects of this diet so that you can decide whether it's right for you or not. First of all, originally the keto diet was being researched for the treatment of seizures…
The cannabis plant from which CBD and THC are obtained contains over 100 different types of phytocannabinoids. These phytocannabinoids of various kinds work to keep the human body in a state of balance and stability with the endocannabinoid system. Among the many phytocannabinoids found in the cannabis plant he CBD and THC are the most…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis When the blood sugar level in your body is very high and the ketone levels are raised to such an extent that it can be fatal a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis happens in your body. It is an extremely complicated form of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It usually occurs in people…
Ketosis and keto-based health progress has gotten a real swing in the recent past. People are trusting ketosis as a method to provide them with a healthy body. As per a report, a lot of professionals and nutritionists tend to suggest a ketogenic diet for having a healthy body. Ketosis helps maintain a healthy shape…