Social-Emotional Apps for Special Ed
November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015 Photo credit: Jayne Clare Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence, as these abilities do not come naturally for some special education students. Children in special ed settings need to have their confidence, courage, and emotional awareness nurtured in order to successfully play, work, cooperate, and be productive…
TWO KEYS TO A GREAT MORNING WITH THE SOCIAL EXPRESS
October 6, 2015
TWO KEYS TO A GREAT MORNING WITH THE SOCIAL EXPRESS You know what I’ve been looking for lately? A recipe for a great morning! School days are just so chaotic with missed alarms, and learning skills like tying shoes and of course disagreements over what counts as breakfast. (What, mom?! Those cupcakes have protein, right?!)…
The Language Express Receives National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Award
October 2, 2015
Encinitas, Calif. – October 2nd, 2015 – The Language Express, developer of web-based educational software including the award winning social skills program, The Social Express®, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The Phase I SBIR award will help fund development of digital content to help…
Follett School Solutions’ President Tom Schenck Joins The Language Express Board Of Directors
September 15, 2015
Encinitas, Calif. – Sept. 15, 2015 – Follett Schools Solutions’ President Tom Schenck has joined The Language Express Board of Directors. The Language Express develops web-based interactive education software, including the award winning social skills program, The Social Express®. Schenck joined Follett in 1989 and was appointed president of the Follett School Solutions’ Group…
Study: Behavior in kindergarten linked to adult success By Kelly Wallace, CNN
July 17, 2015
Recently a colleague sent me this CNN post. Finally, there is empirical data that shows the correlation between life success and social and emotional skills. Kelly Wallace is CNN’s digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. Read her other columns and follow her reports atCNN Parents and on Twitter. (CNN)In our household, we’re…
Bullying, Students with Disabilities, and Social Emotional Skills
February 26, 2015
Bullying, Students with Disabilities, and Social Emotional Skills Students with disabilities face an increased risk of being bullied. Some also engage in bullying behavior. To ensure the emotional well-being of its most vulnerable students, schools must take essential steps to reduce the bullying of students with disabilities and remedy the harmful effects. This document will…
Social Express named in Common Sense Media Power Up Special Needs & Learning Difficulties Guide for kids!
September 26, 2014
Congratulations! We just launched Common Sense Media’s updated Power UP Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Guide for kids — and it includes The Social Express II! Being included in our Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Guide is quite an achievement. Our team spent several months surveying research, conducting interviews, and field testing products with experts, field…
New Animated Cool School™ Program Helps Teachers Provide Students with the Tools and Strategies Needed to Stand Up Against Bullying Behavior
August 26, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From the developers of “The Social Express®,” Cool School includes lesson plans, interactive videos, assessments and everything else teachers need to educate and empower students Encinitas, Calif. – Aug. 26, 2014 – According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, nearly 1 in 3 students report being bullied during the school…
The Social Express App Now Available for Windows 8
May 16, 2014
Expands Opportunity for Educators to Help Autistic Students Learn Social Skills San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2014 The Language Express®, makers of engaging, online interactive programs for students learning social skills, is pleased to announce The Social Express® App is now available in the Windows Store. Social Express software is designed to teach children…
Social Skills Deficits and Learning Disabilities: From A Teacher’s Viewpoint
May 7, 2014
Our world is a social place and we spend most of our time participating as members of social groups. Think of church, synagogue, neighborhoods, Parent-Teacher Organizations, recreational sports leagues and more. For children, social skills are the foundation for getting along with others from the earliest age. In the case of special needs students and…
11 Tips to Prepare for Your Special Needs Child’s IEP Meeting
April 25, 2014
As a dad of autistic twins, I have been involved in many IEP meetings beginning when the twins (now 12 1/2) were three years old. (IEP means Individualized Education Program.) I like to think of the IEP as a road map
5 Play Date Tips: Help Your Autistic Child Learn to Play
April 18, 2014
If you’re a mom of an autistic child who needs practice to better learn how to play with others, try arranging play dates. Here are five tips to help your autistic child learn to play. Our tips range from inviting kids to play dates who are
3 Ideas to Help Your Special Needs Child to Fit In
April 9, 2014
Are you a mom who struggles with helping your special needs child better fit in at school? First, you’re not alone and you’re in
Fun Easter Ideas for Children with Special Needs
March 31, 2014
Here at The Social Express, we usually share ideas for helping your special needs child to improve his skills for making friends. You’ll find our recent posts with suggestions for basic ways to help your child control his emotions here, make eye contact here and do better at following the rules, here.
The Social Express Wins a 2014 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media
March 20, 2014
Award ceremony in San Francisco on March 20th will celebrate the year’s best in kids’ digital media products designed to educate and engage ENCINITAS, CA —March 20, 2014-– The Social Express has received a 2014 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media, the national nonprofit dedicated to helping kids thrive with media and technology.…
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