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Many students with disabilities receive accommodations but continue to struggle because supports are being used in place of instruction. Accommodations help access learning, but they do not teach missing skills. Under IDEA and Indiana Article 7, schools are expected to provide evidence-based instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring—not just paperwork. Parents should ask clear questions in IEP and 504 meetings to ensure plans target skill growth, independence, and meaningful educational progress rather than long-term dependence on accommodations.

Accommodations Aren’t Treatment: Why Students Still Struggle Even With “Support” — Student Evaluation Center Many students with disabilities receive accommodations but continue to struggle because supports are being used in place of instruction. Accommodations help access learning, but they do not teach missing skills. Under IDEA and Indiana Article 7, schools are expected to provide evidence-based instruc

Dopamine Disrupted: Understanding Electronics and Attention in ADHD This eBook explores how modern digital technologies—especially smartphones, video games, and social media—affect dopamine regulation and attention in adults with ADHD. Dopamine, the brain’s reward chemical, plays a central role in motivation and focus. For individuals with ADHD, whose dopamine...

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The New Push to Change American School Hours: Weighing the Pros and Cons — Student Evaluation Center Should schools start later? Explore the pros, cons, and solutions for smarter schedules that support teen sleep and success.

How Artificial Intelligence Is Supporting Students’ Mental Health in Schools: A Guide for Parents — Student Evaluation Center The mental health challenges facing students today are more pressing than ever. Following the disruptions of the pandemic, schools have observed a significant rise in anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties among children and teens. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) re

The Unseen Curriculum: How Poverty Shapes Student Education — Student Evaluation Center Poverty profoundly impacts student education by shaping brain development, limiting access to resources, and creating emotional and behavioral challenges. From chronic stress and food insecurity to housing instability and the homework gap, these barriers affect attention, attendance, and academic su

Starting June 2026, Indiana will offer school vouchers to all families, regardless of income. This major shift in education policy expands access to private schools and is expected to cost the state an additional $93 million. With over 70,000 students already participating, Indiana joins the growing number of states embracing universal school choice. Learn how these changes could impact your family, private and public schools, and what you need to know to prepare.

Indiana School Vouchers 2025: Your Family's Complete Guide to New Benefits — Student Evaluation Center Starting June 2026, Indiana will offer school vouchers to all families, regardless of income. This major shift in education policy expands access to private schools and is expected to cost the state an additional $93 million. With over 70,000 students already participating, Indiana joins the growing

School psychologists are facing rising burnout and attrition, especially mid-career, due to overwhelming caseloads, inadequate support, and stagnant salaries—issues particularly severe in states like Florida. While early-career retention remains relatively strong, emotional exhaustion and lack of role fulfillment are pushing many out of the field. Addressing these challenges requires systemic change and local advocacy. Let’s speak up, support each other, and push for solutions that protect our well-being and the students we serve.

Attrition and Burnout Among U.S. School Psychologists — Student Evaluation Center School psychologists are facing rising burnout and attrition, especially mid-career, due to overwhelming caseloads, inadequate support, and stagnant salaries—issues particularly severe in states like Florida. While early-career retention remains relatively strong, emotional exhaustion and lack of ...