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Moving from special education to mainstream classes
Find out if you have low or poor self-esteem
Telling your teacher about your condition
Moving from mainstream to special education classes
Your IEP (Individual Education Program)
School life with a learning disability
Moving to special education from mainstream classes
Talking about your illness or disability
Illness & Disability
Illness & Disability
Living with an illness or disability Telling your teacher about your condition
Telling your teacher about your condition
Talking to your teacher about your illness or disability can make life at school
easier. Depending on what kind of health problem you have, it can be helpful for your
teacher to know:
- If you have to miss class or need help with any assignments
- If you need to make a lot of trips to the restroom
- If you need to go to the school nurse to take your medicine
- How to help you if there is an emergency or you are not feeling well
You and your parents/guardians may want to talk to your teachers in person at the beginning of the year, or you may wish to write a letter to your teacher.
Telling your friends about your condition
Talking to your friends about your disability or illness might seem scary, but there are ways to make it easier. For tips, see our Focus on Friends page.
Content last updated June 2, 2007
