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Recent Posts
- Arne Duncan: Universal Preschool Is a Sure Path to the Middle Class April 19, 2013
- Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities Update April 19, 2013
- New GAO Report on Racial and Ethnic Overrepresentation in Special Education April 8, 2013
- IRIS Center Expands Collection of Spanish Resources February 15, 2013
- New IDEA Regulations – Parental Consent for Use of Public Benefits/Insurance February 14, 2013
Category Archives: News
Join SAMHSA for a Special Evening Commemorating Awareness Day on May 9th
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (Awareness Day) collaborating organizations cordially invite you to join us for the 2012 Awareness Day … Continue reading
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New Resources
The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center in conjunction with Easter Seals have released the “Volunteer Respite Manual: Creating Valuable Options for Family Caregivers” The purpose of the manual is to help community-based programs assess their individual needs, to help them … Continue reading
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Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities: Preliminary Analysis of the Legal Issues and Concerns
In the wake of “National School Choice Week,” COPAA has released the brief “Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities: Preliminary Analysis of the Legal Issues and Concerns” written by the Center for Law and Education under contract with COPAA. The … Continue reading
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NASDSE releases new publication: A National Update of Case Law 1998 to the Present under the IDEA and Section 504/A.D.A.
A National Update of Case Law 1998 to the Present under the IDEA and Section 504/A.D.A. by noted legal expert Perry Zirkel. This compendium of litigation will be helpful for anyone looking for the legal history of the case law under … Continue reading
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Department of Education Continues Strong Commitment to Children with Disabilities
The Department of Education recently released a Dear Colleague letter and FAQ that help to ensure educational opportunities for children with disabilities are provided free from disability discrimination. Read the press release where you can view the letter and FAQ: Ed.gov … Continue reading
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New literacy website developed by the National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB 2.0)
When you visit literacy.nationaldb.org you will find strategies, examples and resources that build on communication as the foundation for early literacy and move children along a continuum toward ever-increasing skill levels.
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Annual Report on IDEA
On December 23rd, OSEP released its 30th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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The U.S. Department of Education released in December an Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies
a new report summarizing current approaches in the 46 states with anti-bullying laws and the 41 states that have created anti-bullying policies as models for schools. Read More about the Dept. of Ed Press release.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Vows to ‘Move Away’ from the 2% Proxy Rule
On March 16, 2011, U.S. Secretary of Education announced that the Department would be moving away from the 2 percent proxy rule in assessing students with disabilities, saying that students with disabilities should be judged with the same accountability system … Continue reading
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