Archive for September, 2011

Autism And The School System – Education

Autistic children will have special needs when it comes to schooling. Many children with Autism go to public school and do just fine with some special modifications. There are laws pertaining to kids with disabilities. Here are some of the things you will need to know about Autism and school.

The Individuals With Disabilities Act

The Individuals with Disabilities act was passed to make sure all children receive a free and appropriate public education that meets their needs. The act requires children with special needs to have special education service as long as they meet the requirements. Autism meets that requirement. Read the rest of this entry »

Public Schools or Private Schools – Which Education is Best for Your School Age Child?

Many parents are conflicted when trying to decide where they should send their children to school. With so many choices of public, private, and parochial schools to choose from it is often difficult which course of action is best for your child. Quality of teaching, class size, teacher -student ratio, and teaching style are all important. There are so many things to think about when choosing a school but these are the most important areas to consider:

  • Your child’s age – many times a private kindergarten is best for your child because of class size and a higher teacher-student ratio. Young children excel when given more attention and this may be more desirable. Public schools tend to have 20 children with only one teacher and no full-time teaching assistant. Private schools will have 10-16 students and two credentialed teachers. Middle school or junior high is a challenge for many students. Going from one class and teacher all day to a larger school is a huge change for your child. They will now be with older children and have six or seven different teachers throughout the day. The public schools may have as many as forty students in each class and over seventy in a physical education class. High school comes with its own set of challenges. A larger, public school many times may offer a wider selection of classes and extracurricular activities. If your child is involved in an advanced academic program or in a specialized sports program you may need to choose a school for them based on these criteria. You must look at the individual needs of your child during these years. Read the rest of this entry »

Completing a Phlebotomy Certification Program

Phlebotomy certification can be an asset to phlebotomists. Certification indicates that the phlebotomist is knowledgeable of the procedure and safety standards set by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute as well as the certifying agency. Though only required of practicing phlebotomists in California and Louisiana, being certified can give an inexperienced phlebotomist an advantage when searching for phlebotomy jobs. Many employers prefer to hire certified phlebotomists.

There is a wide variety of certifying agencies that offer phlebotomy certification available throughout the United States. These include, but are not limited to, the American Certifying Agency, the National Center for Competency Testing, the American Medical Technologists, the American Phlebotomy Association, and the National Phlebotomy Association. Each agency has slightly different requirements and routes to qualify for certification. Read the rest of this entry »