FAPE.org http://www.fape.org Helping Parents and Advocates Improve Educational Results for Children with Disabilities Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:10:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Arne Duncan: Universal Preschool Is a Sure Path to the Middle Class http://www.fape.org/news/arne-duncan-universal-preschool-is-a-sure-path-to-the-middle-class?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arne-duncan-universal-preschool-is-a-sure-path-to-the-middle-class http://www.fape.org/news/arne-duncan-universal-preschool-is-a-sure-path-to-the-middle-class#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:08:52 +0000 Gretchen Godfrey http://www.fape.org/?p=142 In an op-ed to the Washington Post on April 18, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan wrote about the rational behind President Obama’s plan to make full-day preschool available to families with incomes at or below 200 percent of … Continue reading →

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]]> In an op-ed to the Washington Post on April 18, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan wrote about the rational behind President Obama’s plan to make full-day preschool available to families with incomes at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line. More>>>

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/arne-duncan-universal-preschool-is-a-sure-path-to-the-middle-class/feed 0 Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities Update http://www.fape.org/news/center-on-online-learning-and-students-with-disabilities-update?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=center-on-online-learning-and-students-with-disabilities-update http://www.fape.org/news/center-on-online-learning-and-students-with-disabilities-update#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:57:40 +0000 Gretchen Godfrey http://www.fape.org/?p=138 Since online learning is a young field, there exists relatively little aggregate data about student enrollment and demographics, especially regarding students with disabilities. One would expect that this dearth of data would drive efforts on the part of states to … Continue reading →

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]]> Since online learning is a young field, there exists relatively little aggregate data about student enrollment and demographics, especially regarding students with disabilities. One would expect that this dearth of data would drive efforts on the part of states to gather enrollment data. A recent national survey by the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities (COLSD) showed that this has not begun in earnest yet. COLSD found that surprisingly few states gather enrollment information for online learners. More>>>

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/center-on-online-learning-and-students-with-disabilities-update/feed 0 New GAO Report on Racial and Ethnic Overrepresentation in Special Education http://www.fape.org/news/new-gao-report-on-racial-and-ethnic-overrepresentation-in-special-education?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-gao-report-on-racial-and-ethnic-overrepresentation-in-special-education http://www.fape.org/news/new-gao-report-on-racial-and-ethnic-overrepresentation-in-special-education#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:29:38 +0000 Gretchen Godfrey http://www.fape.org/?p=105 A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office examines how states vary in the way they define disproportionality (term for overrepresentation of racial or ethnic groups in special education) and how that can lead to different outcomes for students. … Continue reading →

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]]> A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office examines how states vary in the way they define disproportionality (term for overrepresentation of racial or ethnic groups in special education) and how that can lead to different outcomes for students. The study also looked at the Department of Education’s oversight of this issue. View the summary or download the full report.

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/new-gao-report-on-racial-and-ethnic-overrepresentation-in-special-education/feed 0 IRIS Center Expands Collection of Spanish Resources http://www.fape.org/news/iris-center-expands-collection-of-spanish-resources?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iris-center-expands-collection-of-spanish-resources http://www.fape.org/news/iris-center-expands-collection-of-spanish-resources#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:26:01 +0000 Gretchen Godfrey http://www.fape.org/?p=100 The IRIS Center recently added two new STAR Legacy Modules in Spanish: Classroom Management (Part 1): Learning the Components of a Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan and Classroom Management (Part 2): Developing Your Own Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan. These modules discuss the major components of classroom management … Continue reading →

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]]> The IRIS Center recently added two new STAR Legacy Modules in Spanish: Classroom Management (Part 1): Learning the Components of a Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan and Classroom Management (Part 2): Developing Your Own Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan. These modules discuss the major components of classroom management (including rules, procedures, and consequences) and guide users through the steps of creating their own comprehensive behavior plan.

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/iris-center-expands-collection-of-spanish-resources/feed 0 New IDEA Regulations – Parental Consent for Use of Public Benefits/Insurance http://www.fape.org/news/new-idea-regulations-parental-consent-for-use-of-public-benefitsinsurance?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-idea-regulations-parental-consent-for-use-of-public-benefitsinsurance http://www.fape.org/news/new-idea-regulations-parental-consent-for-use-of-public-benefitsinsurance#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:15:04 +0000 Gretchen Godfrey http://www.fape.org/?p=96 The U.S. Department of Education has published new Final Regulations related to parental consent for the use of public benefits or insurance to pay for services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Final Regulations One-page … Continue reading →

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]]> The U.S. Department of Education has published new Final Regulations related to parental consent for the use of public benefits or insurance to pay for services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Final Regulations

One-page Summary

Q&A

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/new-idea-regulations-parental-consent-for-use-of-public-benefitsinsurance/feed 0 New IRIS Center Module: Classroom Diversity: An Introduction to Student Differences http://www.fape.org/news/new-iris-center-module-classroom-diversity-an-introduction-to-student-differences?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-iris-center-module-classroom-diversity-an-introduction-to-student-differences http://www.fape.org/news/new-iris-center-module-classroom-diversity-an-introduction-to-student-differences#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:05:10 +0000 Gretchen Godfrey http://www.fape.org/?p=69 The IRIS Center’s new Classroom Diversity: An Introduction to Student Differences module contains information on the different types of diversity that teachers will encounter and how teachers’ perceptions can impact their classroom instruction. You’ll meet Ms. Christie, a history instructor … Continue reading →

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]]> The IRIS Center’s new Classroom Diversity: An Introduction to Student Differences module contains information on the different types of diversity that teachers will encounter and how teachers’ perceptions can impact their classroom instruction.

You’ll meet Ms. Christie, a history instructor at Chester Himes Middle School, who is on the case to solve the mystery of why her lessons, so popular at her old school, seem to be falling flat at Himes Middle. One of her fellow teachers—Mr. Chandler—gently suggests that maybe Ms. Christie hasn’t been planning those lessons with Himes’ diverse student population in mind. Ms. Christie isn’t so sure. Kids are kids, she thinks, and a good lesson in one school will be a good lesson in any school, right?

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/new-iris-center-module-classroom-diversity-an-introduction-to-student-differences/feed 0 U.S. Department of Education Clarifies Schools’ Obligation to Provide Equal Opportunity to Students with Disabilities to Participate in Extracurricular Athletics http://www.fape.org/news/u-s-department-of-education-clarifies-schools-obligation-to-provide-equal-opportunity-to-students-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-extracurricular-athletics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-s-department-of-education-clarifies-schools-obligation-to-provide-equal-opportunity-to-students-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-extracurricular-athletics http://www.fape.org/news/u-s-department-of-education-clarifies-schools-obligation-to-provide-equal-opportunity-to-students-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-extracurricular-athletics#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:37:17 +0000 wp1-admin http://localhost:50901/?p=30 Recently, the Department’s Office for Civil Rights issued guidance clarifying school districts’ existing legal obligations to provide equal access to extracurricular athletic activities to students with disabilities. In addition to explaining those legal obligations, the guidance urges school districts to work with … Continue reading →

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]]> Recently, the Department’s Office for Civil Rights issued guidance clarifying school districts’ existing legal obligations to provide equal access to extracurricular athletic activities to students with disabilities. In addition to explaining those legal obligations, the guidance urges school districts to work with community organizations to increase athletic opportunities for students with disabilities, such as opportunities outside of the existing extracurricular Rehabilitation Act, to an equal opportunity to participate in their schools’ extracurricular activities. A 2010 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that many students with disabilities are not afforded an equal opportunity to participate in athletics, and therefore may not have equitable access to the health and social benefits of athletic participation.

Read More about the Department of Ed Clarification on Schools Obligation to Provide Equal Opportunity to Students with Disabilities to Participate in Extracurricular Athletics

Additional Reading
Dept. of Ed blog – We Must Provide Equal Opportunity in Sports to Students with Disabilities

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/u-s-department-of-education-clarifies-schools-obligation-to-provide-equal-opportunity-to-students-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-extracurricular-athletics/feed 0 Pres. Obama Proposes School Safety and Mental Health Programs http://www.fape.org/news/pres-obama-proposes-school-safety-and-mental-health-programs?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pres-obama-proposes-school-safety-and-mental-health-programs http://www.fape.org/news/pres-obama-proposes-school-safety-and-mental-health-programs#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:11:26 +0000 Gretchen Godfrey http://www.fape.org/?p=79 In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and other tragedies, President Obama has proposed a legislative package that includes a variety of school safety and mental health initiatives. Proposals include funding for coordination between school districts and … Continue reading →

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]]> In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and other tragedies, President Obama has proposed a legislative package that includes a variety of school safety and mental health initiatives. Proposals include funding for coordination between school districts and law enforcement, training for teachers and other staff, tuition reimbursement for new mental health professionals, and more. Read more>>>

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/pres-obama-proposes-school-safety-and-mental-health-programs/feed 0 U.S. Department of Education Encourages Use of New Guidelines for Accessible Math & Science Instructional Materials http://www.fape.org/news/u-s-department-of-education-encourages-use-of-new-guidelines-for-accessible-math-science-instructional-materials?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-s-department-of-education-encourages-use-of-new-guidelines-for-accessible-math-science-instructional-materials http://www.fape.org/news/u-s-department-of-education-encourages-use-of-new-guidelines-for-accessible-math-science-instructional-materials#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:36:51 +0000 wp1-admin http://localhost:50901/?p=28 On June 22, 2012 the U.S. Department of Education released a “Dear Colleague” letter encouraging states and local education agencies to request that textbook publishers use the most recent version of the Mathematical Markup Language (MathML) Structure Guidelines when providing … Continue reading →

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]]> On June 22, 2012 the U.S. Department of Education released a “Dear Colleague” letter encouraging states and local education agencies to request that textbook publishers use the most recent version of the Mathematical Markup Language (MathML) Structure Guidelines when providing accessible instructional materials to students who are blind or who have print disabilities. According to the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard Center (Center), use of the new MathML3 guidelines will improve the accessibility of mathematical and scientific content in core instructional materials for students who are unable to access traditional print materials. More>>>

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]]> http://www.fape.org/news/u-s-department-of-education-encourages-use-of-new-guidelines-for-accessible-math-science-instructional-materials/feed 0 New Report on Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities http://www.fape.org/news/new-report-on-charter-schools-and-students-with-disabilities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-report-on-charter-schools-and-students-with-disabilities http://www.fape.org/news/new-report-on-charter-schools-and-students-with-disabilities#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:36:31 +0000 wp1-admin http://localhost:50901/?p=26 On June 20, the Government Accountability Office released a new report, “Charter Schools: Additional Federal Attention Needed to Help Protect Access for Students with Disabilities. GAO looked at the enrollment level of students with disabilities, special education services provided at … Continue reading →

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]]> On June 20, the Government Accountability Office released a new report, “Charter Schools: Additional Federal Attention Needed to Help Protect Access for Students with Disabilities. GAO looked at the enrollment level of students with disabilities, special education services provided at charter schools, and charter school oversight. Read the full report or highlights page for more information.

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