Join us for the Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk!

Community & EventsJessica BarisanoOctober 19, 2022Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children Collaborative Corner, Exceptional Child, Exceptional Student Education, Children with Exceptional Needs, Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, Down Syndrome, The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, Lake Eola, Central Florida Community, Special Needs Community, Community Events, Inclusion

Common Questions About An Inclusion Classroom

There are a variety of educational settings within the public school setting that offer varying levels of support depending on what the child needs. Today, we are answering a number of questions regarding what an inclusion setting looks like and how support and accommodations could be provided to a child to meet his/her individual needs.

EducationJessica BarisanoFebruary 23, 2021Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Child Development, Exceptional Student Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, Varying Exceptionalities Teacher, Inclusion, Inclusive Education

What Are Some Benefits of My Child Being in an Inclusion Classroom?

Did you know that there are multiple benefits for children who are in an inclusive classroom? This type of collaborative team teaching can support children with and without exceptionalities for success in school and later into adulthood.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoMarch 1, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Child Development, Exceptional Student Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, Varying Exceptionalities Teacher, Inclusion, Inclusive Education

What Is the Role of a Varying Exceptionalities Teacher?

Have you heard of a varying exceptionalities or VE teacher? Do you know what role they play in supporting a child’s academic success? Learn more about this important school personnel member and how they can make an impact in the classroom.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoJanuary 22, 2020Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Child Development, Exceptional Student Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, Academic Standards, Varying Exceptionalities Teacher, Inclusion, Inclusive Education

Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System

Have you heard of the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System? This discretionary project of the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services is available to help you and and your family!

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 29, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Child Find, Child Care Aware, IDEA

Imagine Dance Academy

Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children is excited to partner with Imagine Dance Academy. Imagine Dance Academy’s studio is located in Oviedo, Florida, and provides dance classes tailored specifically for children with exceptional needs.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 26, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Dance Classes, Adaptive Sports, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Special Needs Dance Class

Canine Companions for Independence®

Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children is proud to partner with Canine Companions for Independence®. Canine Companions for Independence® is the oldest and largest dog assistance organization in the country. Since its inception in 1975, Canine Companions has placed over 6,200 dogs with children, adults, veterans with disabilities and professionals working in visitation, healthcare and education settings.

Community & Events, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 23, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Service Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Companions Dogs

Autism at the Parks

Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children is happy to partner with Autism at the Parks! Autism at the Parks is designed to provide information about vacationing in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort or SeaWorld for those families that may have a family member with Autism or other developmental disability.

Community & Events, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoAugust 22, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Central Florida Theme Parks, Universal Orlando, Disney Orlando

University of Central Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

We are excited to partner with University of Central Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD). UCF CARD provides individualized, direct consultative assistance to individuals with autism and related disabilities in Central Florida and their families.

Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoAugust 21, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Central Florida Community, Special Education, Child Development, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Child Find, Child Care Aware, IDEA