Category Archives: Education
Graduation Rate Trending Up For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
For the third year in row, federal officials say that the graduation rate for the nation’s students with disabilities is on the rise. Source: Graduation Rate Trending Up For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
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Education Law Tightens Testing Cap For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
With a new federal law, the nation’s education landscape is getting an overhaul and advocates say they expect the changes are a step in the right direction for students with disabilities. Source: Education Law Tightens Testing Cap For Students With … Continue reading
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IEP Roadmap | How to Seek Out Special Education Services for Your Child – Understood
Getting an IEP may seem complicated. But the process boils down to a few key questions. Use this flowchart to find out how to get your child special education services. Source: IEP Roadmap | How to Seek Out Special Education … Continue reading
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‘Sesame Street’ introduces first character with autism: Meet Julia – TODAY.com
Julia is the latest creation from the Sesame Workshop, and she offers children a relatable character they can really understand. What a great way to promote the goal “to bring forth what all children share in common, not their differences.” … Continue reading
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Special student takes CCU homecoming king crown | The Sun News
George “Chip” Mullen was a happy young man Saturday. He saw his beloved Coastal Carolina University football team shutout Alabama A&M with a score of 55-0 while proudly wearing the crown of 2015 homecoming king. Source: Special student takes CCU … Continue reading
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Udio | Center for Emerging Technology and Students with Disabilities
Source: Udio | Center for Emerging Technology and Students with Disabilities NDSC is providing input on the development of this networked UDL reading environment, regarding usability for students with intellectual disabilities. In addition to working on reading skills, it will … Continue reading
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To My Daughter With Down Syndrome On Her First Day of Kindergarten | Deanna Smith
I know you can do this. It might take a while for you to figure out the new classroom and the new expectations of kindergarten, but you’ve got this. Source: To My Daughter With Down Syndrome On Her First Day … Continue reading
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DSA-GC’s 2015 Symposium: Special Education Law by Matt Cohen
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte Inc – 2015 Symposium: Special Education Law by Matt Cohen.
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New Rule Ends ‘Modified’ Tests For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
New Rule Ends ‘Modified’ Tests For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop.
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Feds: Most States Failing To Meet Special Ed Obligations – Disability Scoop
Feds: Most States Failing To Meet Special Ed Obligations – Disability Scoop.
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