The developmental pediatrician we’d waited over a year to see saw our son last week … , saying that it was not needed since he doesn’t qualify for special education. That misses the point. 504 is not special education–it is accommodation for a disability, whether a peanut butter allergy

FARMINGTON - The MSAD 9 school board received plenty of input from the public at their meeting Tuesday evening, … additional responsibilities when dealing with potential special education students, would be going … the district, cutting an elementary music teacher’s position by 20 percent and a special education

Nancy Eve Cohen, NPR 14 Apr 09; After years of double-digit increases, bottled water sales have stopped rising. Industry analysts say the economy is driving the change, but they also say environmentalists may be having an effect. Decades ago, when people were thirsty, they looked for a water fountain or turned on the tap

School district travel expenses have been controversial for years. Now, at least two state lawmakers are taking action against frivolous spending … and fees for golf. Both bills are pending in the state House Committee on Education

On May 9, 2009 this blog will celebrate its second birthday. I need some good ideas for how to celebrate this momentous occasion. What do you think? … of special education stakeholders is impressive. Some of you also are active in the Facebook Special Education Law Group or the Ning group . Others follow my tweets on Twitter- see

These candidate profiles were originally published in The Current of Egg Harbor Township April 1. By JACKIE HANUSEY Staff Writer EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Six candidates are vying for three three-year terms on the Egg Harbor Township Board of Education. All candidates were asked to provide

Last week, I met with my colleagues from the Ohio Grantmakers Forum (OGF) Education Task Force … Tinkering influenced Governor Strickland education budget.  The publication proports to  help guide policy … one recommendation placed forward by the philanthropic sector which is to create several education  “

by Angela Maiers The involvement of parents and families in schools is often cited as one of the most important ways to improve education … placements in special education  academic perseverance  lower dropout rates  fewer suspensions” … parents are true partners in their child’s education, then we must find opportunities to share

The Help Group Launches Multifaceted Autism Awareness CampaignCorporate and Governmental Community members join The Help Group’s Statewide efforts to … special needs, recently launched its annual California public awareness and education campaign … special based on the highly acclaimed and award winning book, Autism Heroes: Portraits of Families

The Help Group Launches Multifaceted Autism Awareness Campaign Corporate and Governmental Community members join The Help Group’s Statewide efforts … and other special needs, recently launched its annual California public awareness and education campaign … special based on the highly acclaimed and award winning book, Autism Heroes: Portraits of

This is the first in a series of previews in the School Law Blog on the three education cases being argued in the U.S. Supreme Court this month … -of-the-court briefs than the other two education cases the justices will hear this month, one involving the constitutionality of a school’s strip-search of a student and the other involving special

Dennis did a nice job on an article this morning summarizing some of the key election campaigns … for his advocacy for special education. The second Candidates Night is scheduled for Thursday evening. Be sure

Author : Lian Vaiphei The present economic condition is encouraging more and more people to opt for work at home opportunities In this short … As an affiliate you do not need a college degree or any special education, though it is required

JAY - The local school department will present a $9.7 million budget at a public meeting Tuesday, at the Jay Middle School cafeteria … in order to maintain no increase in taxes. These cuts, representing two special education positions … . In addition to the eight positions, the department is recommending that a special education education

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says we need more school . I think I agree with him … education reformers don’t blanket advocate for a longer school day and longer school year without noting

HUDSON — The Hudson City School District Board of Education met for a special meeting and budget workshop in the high school library, Tuesday … for the addition a new special education teacher during the coming school year. Savings

Denise Kaw is a third-year BA/MT student in the Curry School of Education’s five-year program where she is studying to earn a bachelors degree in studio art and a masters in special education. This semester she is studying abroad at the Chinese University of Hong Kong . She is the first student to participate in the University of Virginia’