| 单词 | special education |
| 例句 | Among the six, Mariela is in a category all her own: special education. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z A former navy officer was working on his B.S. degree in special education when he saw Luke’s listing on Florida’s adoption website. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Students can have mild, moderate, or severe symptoms and can be found in both general education and special education classes. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z He told us that if we could find her the right kind of school, a school with a strong special education program, it would help immensely. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “But I don’t pay any attention to the special education side of her because I don’t ever see it,” he said. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z There was already a special education class in the school, but Charlie became the first kid with Down syndrome to attend Montgomery Middle. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z She also received a master’s degree in adolescent special education from Hunter College. Eleanor Geise, Benjamin Wasserman 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z A few of the many such factors include financing disparities for schools in communities of color, tracking and special education placements, the school-to-prison pipeline, and racial disparities in discipline. How schools are using restorative justice to remedy racial disparities in discipline 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z Education Week wrote, "The presence of school resource officers contributes to an increase in disciplinary actions, particularly among Black and Hispanic students and students in special education programs." When gun violence came to my school, the district added even more guns 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z He graduated from Ithaca College, and received a master's degree is special education with honors from City College. She Met Him Through a Friend of a Friend of a Friend, Sort Of 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z She was studying for a master's degree in special education. Simon plays at teacher's funeral 2012-12-21T11:03:11Z The groom’s mother is a former adjunct professor in the early childhood and childhood special education program at N.Y.U. Genna Brounstein, Todd Hershman 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z The groom’s mother is a special education history and language arts teacher at Monroe Township High School in New Jersey. Rebecca Isaacson, Taylor Lustgarten 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z His father was the director of psychological services and special education for the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles. Samantha Melnick, Jonathan Schaefler 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z Oyster River is one of them, largely because of the scores of a dozen of its 110 special education students. Motherlode Blog: What We Learn (or Don't) from Test Scores 2011-11-01T17:18:21Z Her mother is a professor of communication disorders and special education at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., and her area of expertise often took the family on the road. From chorus girl to leading lady: Emmy Raver-Lampman, the Cinderella of 'Hamilton' 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z Mrs. MacCracken entered the special education field in the late 1960s as a once-a-week volunteer at a private school in New Jersey. Mary MacCracken, Who Wrote About Disabilities, Dies at 88 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z “While I can teach my children reading, writing and arithmetic, I am not trained in special education,” she says. Zombie state 2012-06-08T14:45:00Z Sara Glashagel, a special education teacher at Antioch Community High School accused of using a computer to improperly inflate grades for football players and other students, resigned this morning, School District 117 officials said. Teacher accused of inflating grades quits 2011-11-23T17:38:00Z During her recovery, Tiffani, an elementary school special education teacher in Arlington County, developed a new appreciation for her students and their experiences. After bride’s stroke at 31, ‘in sickness and in health’ takes on profound meaning 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Kelsey is a teacher’s aide working on a bachelor of science education degree and plans to teach special education. Date Lab: Their vibe was ‘neither serious nor humorous’ 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z In childhood, the main cost is for special education. Study says cost of autism more than cancer, strokes and heart disease 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z She also received a master's degree in early childhood education and special education from Catholic University of America. Karla Perez, Jason De Los Reyes 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z His mother retired as a special education paraprofessional in the West Hartford Public Schools. Juli Weiner, Michael Grynbaum 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z At Sunday's matinees, about 40 autism specialists - many of them master's students at Hunter College, special education experts or social workers - roamed the theater, providing comfort and help to families. Parents cheer autism-friendly `Mary Poppins' 2012-04-30T18:19:05Z But many of my students hadn’t graduated high school, and some had spent time in special education. The time the homeless wrote poetry 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Kristin’s mom was a special education teacher who worked with kids with physical disabilities. The Daily Spike: New Canine Companions Facility breaks ground in Ohio 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z Costs balloon during decades without change, and changing populations - like the increase in the number of students in New York City's special education programs - start to rely on the status quo in unexpected ways. Motherlode Blog: Solving New York City Bus Strike's Impact on Special Needs Students Isn't Simple 2013-01-17T17:23:11Z A special education teacher in Wilmington, Del., was taught a lesson about surprises last week. Teacher’s boyfriend plans surprise proposal with students’ help 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Tiffany Barker, 33, is a special education teacher living in Los Angeles with her husband Pat, a writer and comedian. Who can afford to get pregnant? IVF 'baby scholarships' raise a class issue 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z The day Miho vanished was so routine that Morimoto, now a special education teacher with three grown children, cannot remember the last thing she might have said to her. Japanese woman clings to hope that identical twin alive in North Korea 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z He also served as a Teach for America Corps member between college and medical school, from June 2009 to June 2011, teaching elementary special education in New Orleans. Paired During a Medical Rotation, and Then in Life 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Aiken, who taught special education in North Carolina before his 2003 "Idol" appearance, earned respect from voters and pundits by proving knowledgeable about policy issues. 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken has edge in U.S. Congress race 2014-05-07T16:44:55Z Until late in high school, Raynard was still in special education, a label he and some of his teachers believed he needed to shed. Would you befriend the person who got you fired? 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z Then there is just the pure loveliness of watching Terrence Moore, an introverted special education student, surprise his mother with a lovely gift in the midst of watching him struggle to stay afloat. Smart Watch: “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” Ava DuVernay’s “August 28″ and more top TV thi... 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Daniela Hirsch, 28, spends her days creating relationships: A special education expert, she works in early intervention for preschoolers with significant delays. Date Lab: A familiar ending ... with a surprise twist 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z My mom learned the base recipe from her own mother, who juggled five children, a full-time job as a special education teacher, and getting dinner on the table every night. Red beans & rice with a "secret" ingredient (that everybody knows) 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z As she charts in the book, Carlile was held back in middle school, placed in special education classes and finally washed out in the 10th grade. Brandi Carlile Has Always Seen Herself Clearly. Now It’s Our Turn. 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z She worked in a special education classroom full of Black boys, she said. Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youth 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z She graduated from the University of Michigan and received a master's degree in childhood and special education from Bank Street College of Education in Manhattan. Mollie Fox, John Young Jr. 2018-06-24T04:00:00Z His wife, a special education teacher, was a collaborator throughout his career and helped him organize his photographs until her death in 2003. Milton Rogovin, Photographer, Dies at 101 2011-01-18T20:45:02Z They are both special education teachers, she at Public School 87 William T. Sherman School in Manhattan, and he at P.S. Laura Scanlon, William O’Donnell 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z Lee attended Barnard College, where she studied history, and thought she was going to be a teacher — probably special education. | Margaret Lee’s One-Woman Show 2013-08-20T22:25:40Z “Send your heartstrings out,” says Natalie Anderson, a special education teacher who moonlights as an animal communicator. What happened when I went to psychic school 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Talbot is a freshman at the University of Utah, where she is currently pursuing a degree in ballet and hopes to obtain a Master’s Degree in special education. Miss Utah hopeful takes autistic high schooler to homecoming after classmates play cruel prank 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z They are also more likely to be referred to special education and passed over for advanced programs. Worried about racism’s impact on her biracial son, a mother looks at home schooling 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Her mother is a longtime special education teacher in the district. Voters back longer school day, teachers union 2012-05-16T02:03:00Z Janie Thomas Bright, Thomas' mother and a special education teacher in Danville, Kentucky, said she made it a point to leave the courtroom when the recording was being played during the trial. CBS to air recording of woman before murder 2014-05-09T13:25:08Z As you pointed out, he had been placed in special education courses and coursework throughout his entire academic career because of the lead poisoning. "It's not a enough to indict individuals; we have to indict systems": Author Wes Moore on racism 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z He attempted to break into Washington as a relative outsider, notwithstanding a two-year term on the Presidential Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, for which his time working as a special education teacher qualified him. Clay Aiken’s Failed Bid for U.S. Congress Will Be an Esquire Network Docuseries 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z It will not contribute to a private special education program that is not approved by the state. Parents, know your special education rights 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z Three years ago, when Isaac was 2, Mr. Fliegelman retired, after 25 years as a New York City special education teacher. 2010-02-06T02:51:00Z Acampora-Nielsen works as a special education teacher in the Lakewood School District while moonlighting as a server at Woolley’s Seafood Market in Freehold. Diners see teacher moonlighting as waitress, surprise her with huge tip: 'Teachers shouldn't have to work weekends' 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z She graduated from the University of Chicago and received a master’s degree with honors in special education from the City College of New York. Alisa Friscia, Kevin Guidette 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z The groom’s mother is the principal of Riverdale Early Childhood Center, a special education preschool in the Bronx. Chelsey Amer, Scott Group 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z A special education classroom assistant at Gage Park High School, Michael Jones returned almost five years ago to his alma mater as a mentor. Family mourns killing of high school instructor 2011-09-05T00:32:00Z By this time, she had become involved in innovative work in special education. Beryl Marriott obituary 2010-08-16T17:27:00Z In many cases, there are building-level administrators who are responsible for convening special education meetings; sometimes they aren’t even special educators! Parents, know your special education rights 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z She received a master’s certificate from George Washington University in special education for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Vivian DiBuono, Christopher Nourse 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z After a stint teaching special education in Denver, she enrolled in the painting M.F.A. program at Yale University. Jordan Casteel Won’t Let You Look Away 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z She graduated from Barnard College and received a master’s degree in special education from Queens College. Esther Eng, Kevin Tsang 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z She received a master’s degree in special education from National Louis University in Chicago. Molly Sammon, Jeffrey Berryman 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z Her mother is a special education assistant at Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord. Lisa Hill, Theodore Ellis 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z And many children in the city's special education programs present particular challenges for bus drivers and their aides. Motherlode Blog: Solving New York City Bus Strike's Impact on Special Needs Students Isn't Simple 2013-01-17T17:23:11Z Only weeks into January, Piccioli taught a middle school history class in the Springfield school district, according to the district; Preckwinkle taught a high school special education class. 2 teach for a day to qualify for hefty pensions 2011-10-22T05:16:00Z Mrs. Farrell graduated from the University of Maryland, from which she also received a master’s degree in special education. Emily David, Nicholas Farrell 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z Know the special education process and your rights. 9 ways parents can empower a child who has learning issues 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z She received a master’s degree in childhood education and special education from Touro College. Chelsea Sullivan, John Leddy 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z His wife, a special education teacher, was a collaborator throughout his career and helped him organize his photographs until her death, in 2003. Milton Rogovin, Photographer, Dies at 101 2011-01-19T06:17:12Z She graduated from Pace University and received two master’s degrees, one in early childhood special education at Bank Street College of Education, and the other in education administration at Hunter College. Ana Silva, Phillip Hsu 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z Ms. Henry grew up in a rural, deeply conservative town in York County, Pa., the only child of Tom and Beth Henry, both special education teachers. John Fetterman’s TikTok Whisperer 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z He lost his leg from cancer when he was young and was placed in special education before quitting high school as a freshman. Pride and pain in Trump country: 'We all grew up poor, but we had a community' 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Her mother was a coordinator of special education in the Granite School District in Salt Lake Valley. Carolyn Fratto, Brian McLeod 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z Current and former foster boys especially are “over-represented in special education, the pipeline to the criminal justice system, homelessness, and food insecurity,” Johnson says. A farm and restaurant program that helps foster kids succeed 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z “I was in special education at one point,” Nikki says, “and learning needs are not a reason to insult people.” ‘Dork Diaries’: The book empire built one awkward moment at a time 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z Busing 150,000 students, about a third of whom are in the special education program, now costs the city $1.1 billion a year. Motherlode Blog: Solving New York City Bus Strike's Impact on Special Needs Students Isn't Simple 2013-01-17T17:23:11Z Her mother is a special education teacher at Service High School in Anchorage, the same school Broyles attended. New Miss America first Alaskan, Korean American title holder 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The British Columbia native was born to expat parents from England — his father was a school principal and his mom was a special education teacher; both are now retired. Thomas Middleditch's nerdy 'Silicon Valley' part hits close to home 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z “He didn’t even really use any special education support there. All he needed was his teachers to not be so reactionary to him,” Robertson said. Seattle school closures could hinge on new enrollment, capacity counts 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z “You could tell they were a cohesive group for the most part that was really trying to do what was best for students,” said Quick, a 52-year-old mother and special education advocate. Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z “There might be some elevated voices or some obvious disagreements like you’d have around the dinner table with your family at Thanksgiving,” said Quick, a 52-year-old mother and special education advocate in the county. Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Mike Bauer, a union representative and special education teacher at Cleveland High School, said teachers were stressed about the strike but felt it was the right way to advocate for their students. Teachers kick off strike in Portland, Oregon, over class sizes, pay and resources 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Boys are referred to special education at higher rates than girls in early grades and are suspended at higher rates throughout school, all of which can derail plans for on-time graduation, Quezada said. Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Keith graduated from the University of Washington in 2022 with a master’s degree in special education, specializing in working with students who have emotional behavioral disorders, through the district’s Academy for Rising Educators. Five seismic changes to education in Washington over the past decade 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Boys are referred to special education at higher rates than girls in early grades and are suspended at higher rates throughout school, all of which can derail plans for an on-time graduation, Quezada said. Boys graduate high school at lower rates than girls, with lifelong consequences 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Students with dyscalculia often need a more structured approach to learning math that involves “systematic and explicit” instruction, said Lynn Fuchs, a research professor in special education and human development at Vanderbilt University. Math disabilities hold many students back. Schools often don’t screen for them 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Later in life he’d go back to graduate from college and earn a master’s degree in education, serving as a special education teacher in Massachusetts for two decades. Mark Goddard, who played Don West on ‘Lost in Space,’ dies at 87 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z He earned a master’s degree in education from Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, and he became a special education teacher. Mark Goddard, star of 1960s sci-fi series 'Lost in Space,' dies at 87 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z When children turn 3, responsibility for providing special education services shifts from Early Intervention programs to school districts. Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z When children turn 3, the responsibility for providing special education services shifts from Early Intervention to school districts. Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z As a retired special education public school teacher, I also prayed every day and throughout the day during my teaching career. Prayer in schools: A retired teacher’s take 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Students receive formal special education services to aid their transition to employment, continued education and independent living. A Broken Employment System Leaves Autistic Adults Stranded 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z It also wants additional compensation for special education teachers and teachers in high-vacancy, typically low-income schools, as well as an increased pay rate for teachers working extended-day hours at certain campuses. School district takes teachers union to court for wave of absences that forced school closures 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z By law, students receiving special education services are eligible for continued education that extends beyond their 18th birthday or until they receive a high school diploma. Tell us about barriers to services for adult students with disabilities in WA 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Waiting means skipping precious months of development, while acting early saves money on special education and other services later in life. Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z “This is about going forward and we have fully staffed education right now. We have special education services as well,” Archey said. Judge orders Louisiana to remove incarcerated youths from the state’s maximum-security adult prison 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The federal government invests $15 billion annually in special education to supplement state and local funding, with the express goal of facilitating employment for people with disabilities. A Broken Employment System Leaves Autistic Adults Stranded 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Educators were demanding more pay as well as manageable staff-to-student ratios, especially for multilingual learners and students who have individualized education plans and receive special education services. Seattle Public Schools custodians, lunchroom workers could strike 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z So if a student with dyslexia were to get structured literacy as their core instruction in the general education classroom, they may not require intensive intervention or even referrals to special education. Q&A: Dyslexia expert discusses why WA is slow to adopt reading science 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z As families lose access to the free or reduced-cost therapies, pressure builds on schools to pick up the slack, but they’re short on special education teachers, too. Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Union leaders said the district is not hearing out their requests to redirect unused surplus funding to maintain smaller class sizes, increase funding for supplementary programs and improve support for special education. Camas teachers strike for second day 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Among the proposed cuts in other master’s degree programs include acting, creative writing, higher education administration and multi-categorical special education, legal studies and public administration. West Virginia University recommends keeping some language classes, moving forward with axing majors 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z That includes adding more classroom time to the school year, paying teachers more, providing free school lunches and creating an office dedicated to special education. New Mexico’s top prosecutor vows to move ahead with Native education litigation 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Could addressing reading problems lower the number of kids who need special education? Q&A: Dyslexia expert discusses why WA is slow to adopt reading science 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z She taught business and accounting courses to high school teenagers and technical school students and was working toward a graduate degree in special education. I blamed myself for my mother's death. Doing her astrology chart helps me cope 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Miles also has disbanded a team that supported students with autism, although his staff says special education services will continue as part of a restructuring, and filled some vacancies with uncertified teachers. Texas takeover raises back-to-school anxiety for Houston students, parents and teachers 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z By comparison, in the 2021-2022 school year, Seattle Public Schools — the state’s largest district, with more than 6,000 students in special education programs — reported 16 incidents of isolation and 249 incidents of restraint. Special education school accused of harming kids barred from new admissions 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Rankin, who said she would continue to work on inclusion in general education classrooms for students receiving special education services, has a 39-point lead over Carlsen. With last ballots counted, a mixed picture emerges of Seattle races 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Last year, she filed a complaint asking officials to give her son compensatory services and pay for him to attend a private special education school. Millions of kids are missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across the US 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z While higher special education populations in most traditional public schools explain some of the funding inequity, he said differences in student advantages do not account for all of it. Reports find higher satisfaction, less funding at charter schools 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z This past February, during Washington’s legislative session, hundreds of educators and student representatives gathered for the annual “Day on the Hill” to advocate for consistent funding for special education programs and transportation. Student Voices: Grief lingers after the pandemic. Kids need more support 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z As the state steps up its oversight of nonpublic agencies, advocates and special education attorneys have called for closer scrutiny of Northwest SOIL. Special education school accused of harming kids barred from new admissions 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Robertson said she would improve transparency in special education and ensure that spending is being used responsibly to improve outcomes for students. Primary results for Seattle Public Schools elections 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The state will miss its first payment to schools, about $190 million earmarked for special education, at the end of July. Pennsylvania schools face spending down reserves or taking out loans as lawmakers fail to act 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z They are cognitively different from their peers, like special education students. Don't squash advanced learning in Seattle Public Schools; fix it | Editorial 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Washington has trailed the national average historically on outcomes for students who qualify for special education services, which until this year meant the state had to undergo additional scrutiny from U.S. Why WA hitting federal special ed requirements is just a first step 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Washington education officials have barred a private special education school from accepting new students this fall after a state investigation found “unacceptably high” levels of physical restraints and of staff isolating students in locked rooms. Special education school accused of harming kids barred from new admissions 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z If reelected, Rankin said she would continue to work on inclusion in general education classrooms for students receiving special education services. Primary results for Seattle Public Schools elections 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Devastatingly, the state also retained an arbitrary cap on funding for special education students, causing districts to draw from other resources to provide the necessary, legally mandated services to serve and educate these students. Here's how tax reform, not a 'Band-Aid' approach, can help fund Seattle Public Schools | Op-Ed 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z If reelected, she said, she would continue to work on inclusion in general education classrooms for students receiving special education services at the district and state level. Budget cuts, school closures top issues in Seattle School Board election 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z To meet the requirements, states must show they are compliant with the federal special education law and meet certain benchmarks for academic progress, including test scores and graduation rates. Why WA hitting federal special ed requirements is just a first step 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z “Our priority is to make sure that the students who are placed there are receiving their services and are safe,” Tania May, assistant superintendent for special education, said in an interview. Special education school accused of harming kids barred from new admissions 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The authority had warned in May of significant pressures on school places for children with special education needs for 2023/24. NI Education: Almost 400 children with special needs waiting on school place 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Washington uses a flat funding system, meaning most districts get roughly the same amount of money from the state per pupil, Knight said, with the exception of special education students. Flat funding, the “McCleary Fix” and other school finance issues explained 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Christie Robertson said she was motivated to run by the difficulties she has had navigating the special education system as a parent. Budget cuts, school closures top issues in Seattle School Board election 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Kids who receive special education services also post lower outcomes compared with peers across the state. Why WA hitting federal special ed requirements is just a first step 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z My concept starts with a template from special education. The mental health system that failed my son is fixable | Op-Ed 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z But she was also formed by the sweet Southern ethos — a “no-one’s-a-stranger mentality” — and by her mother, a schoolteacher who taught special education and whose two brothers, Feimster’s uncles, had intellectual disabilities. Fortune Feimster used her relatable voice in comedy to write her own success story 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z One of the reasons for the increase: More paraprofessionals — also known as instructional assistants — are being hired to assist special education students and early English learners. Flat funding, the “McCleary Fix” and other school finance issues explained 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z She would focus on ensuring students in special education have enough support in general education classrooms, examine whether money for special education is being spent responsibly, and make board agenda materials more transparent and accessible. Budget cuts, school closures top issues in Seattle School Board election 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z A bill that would have removed an enrollment cap on how much school districts receive for special education services failed to pass the Legislature earlier this year. Why WA hitting federal special ed requirements is just a first step 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Although imperfect, our special education system is accountable to support the individualized needs of students with disabilities. The mental health system that failed my son is fixable | Op-Ed 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Three graduate programs that will be entirely preserved are graduate programs in special education, communication studies and journalism. West Virginia University approves $7M in staff cuts and a 3% tuition increase 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z “We just saw the Legislature partially add money to special education, but there’s other things in the prototypical model that have not been touched for decades,” Berge said. Flat funding, the “McCleary Fix” and other school finance issues explained 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z “I don’t want people to think my campaign is just about special education — that’s the fire that’s under me,” Robertson said. Budget cuts, school closures top issues in Seattle School Board election 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Last school year, less than one-quarter of eighth-grade Washington special education students met or exceeded math standards on federal exams, which are given to a representative sample of children in each state. Why WA hitting federal special ed requirements is just a first step 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Now special education services are required to elicit measurably decent outcomes to meet the federal standard for a Free Appropriate Public Education. The mental health system that failed my son is fixable | Op-Ed 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Of Northern Ireland's 39 special schools, about 25 admit "early years" pupils from age three, according to the EA's strategic plan for special education. NI special school nurseries at risk of closure 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z There are a few exceptions: For example, the state provides extra funds for students enrolled in special education, and the Learning Assistance Program sends more money to districts that serve higher percentages of low-income students. Flat funding, the “McCleary Fix” and other school finance issues explained 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z “To fix some issues in special education would be healthy for all kids.” Budget cuts, school closures top issues in Seattle School Board election 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Federal officials account for this data when grading states’ special education programs. Why WA hitting federal special ed requirements is just a first step 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The bill will also increase a reimbursement for special education costs to cover a third of districts’ expenses and dedicate $30 million to address mental health in schools, both priorities for Evers and Democrats. Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan up for approval in Wisconsin Legislature 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The strategic plan by the EA for special education until 2027 had set an aim to increase the "number of pupils accessing pre-school provision in special schools". NI special school nurseries at risk of closure 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Washington doesn’t use “student weights,” other than for special education students. Flat funding, the “McCleary Fix” and other school finance issues explained 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Wood said she’d advocate for improving special education services and require more transparency from the district and School Board. Budget cuts, school closures top issues in Seattle School Board election 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z One such bill aims to address shortages of teachers and other school staff, particularly in rural areas, and boost pay for special education teachers. Political collateral? Oregon GOP walkout on abortion, trans health bill threatens school funds 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z He was flagged for a special education assessment. This school reopened quickly after COVID. Kids’ reading was still behind 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z As an example, he called out a 2022 investigation by The Seattle Times and ProPublica that revealed weak oversight and major problems at private special education schools in Washington state. U.S. ambassador to EU champions free, independent press | Brier Dudley 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The agreement also calls for spending $50 million more on reading and literacy programs in schools, increasing special education funding by 33% and spending $30 million on mental health in schools. Bipartisan deal reached to save Milwaukee from bankruptcy 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Zinner still works for the state as an academic adviser but VanNess has since left her position as a special education teacher after unsuccessfully appealing her case. Tennessee’s transgender care exclusions are discriminatory, a federal lawsuit alleges 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z According to the city school district’s website, Oliver Citywide Academy is a full-time special education center serving grades 3-12. Police: Student fatally shot by another student outside Pittsburgh school 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Jessica believes the mini stroke could have been caused in part by the heavy stress her mother endured at her job, where she worked for 18 years as a special education paraprofessional. A lifetime of racism makes Alzheimer’s more prevalent in Black Americans 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z It is hard to know where to start with the large-scale review into special education needs. NI Education: Early special educational needs support 'almost impossible' 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z He was placed in special education classes in the second grade. Sammy goes to school: After 30 years of incarceration, graduation 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Kelly said she was disappointed that lawmakers didn’t increase special education funding and that they need to “correct their mistake” when they return for next year’s session. Kansas governor vetoes part of school funding bill, setting up likely legal battle with GOP 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z “The light at the end of the tunnel was within sight,” Mr. Dwars, a special education teacher in Iowa City, said. Drug Shortages Near an All-Time High, Leading to Rationing 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z To offset the expense of doing so, Congress set a goal of funding 40% of the cost of special education. Are principals steering disabled children away from their schools? | Op-Ed 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z It has begun partnering with eight local schools to offer 24-hour overnight weekday programs for special education students up to age 22. Jill’s House offers renewal to moms, special-needs kids 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The tax will fund more spots for child care and early learning, invest in special education, and support community and technical colleges, among other public education programs. We all scream for capital gains tax dividends for working families | Op-Ed 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z A teacher crossed the Bristol Channel on a paddle board to raise money for the special education school where she teaches. Teacher crosses Bristol Channel on a paddle board 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Districts also report particular difficulties in hiring for in-demand subjects like special education, math and science. Teacher appreciation? Try better pay, more governors say 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z But Congress has never come close to meeting this goal, leaving states and school districts to bear the bulk of the cost of special education. Are principals steering disabled children away from their schools? | Op-Ed 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z His father was the first Black branch manager at a local energy company, while his mother was a teacher who taught special education classes to students, some of who were gang-affiliated. Rainier Beach’s ‘unofficial mayor’ aims to strengthen community for future generations 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z The final budget marks another year where lawmakers have opted for a boost in spending instead of broad reforms to special education. WA lawmakers increase special education funding, but gap still remains 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Like students whose fire for straight As fades as graduation nears, lawmakers who vowed to resolve inequities in special education are congratulating themselves for a final paper that’s not quite done. Legislative report card: A mix of achievements, progress and failures | Editorial 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The board did not take any action to save the Woodway Center preschool, where half the students are in special education. Edmonds School Board cuts teaching positions to balance its budget 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z For example, Chicago Public Schools intentionally delayed or denied special education evaluations and services to thousands of children, 2018 reporting showed. Are principals steering disabled children away from their schools? | Op-Ed 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z “I think we accomplished most of what we came here to do,” said state Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, pointing to the abortion and gun laws, and to boosted special education spending. WA session ends: Lawmakers acted on guns, housing, abortion … but not drugs 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The state will also commission an audit of the process used to determine whether students qualify for special education services. WA lawmakers increase special education funding, but gap still remains 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Washington lawmakers voted nearly unanimously Friday to strengthen oversight of private special education schools that serve some of the state’s most vulnerable public school students. Legislature strengthens oversight of private special ed schools 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Some of the teachers who might lose their jobs focus on special education. Parents of kids with special needs fume as Edmonds district considers preschool closure 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Edmonds School District is proposing closing a special education preschool and reducing the number of special education staff in classrooms to save costs. School closures, cuts to clubs and music possible as WA schools face ‘cliff’ 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The doctors said we should request special education services and armed me with a pile of test results and letters. The struggle to read: One third grader’s winding journey 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The rest was spent largely on special education and inflation-based raises for teachers. WA lawmakers increase special education funding, but gap still remains 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Students “were not only not receiving special education services, but they were also not receiving their basic constitutional right to an education,” she said. Legislature strengthens oversight of private special ed schools 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z And special education teachers will still work in partnership with them, rotating into the classrooms for a couple hours at a time depending on the need. Parents of kids with special needs fume as Edmonds district considers preschool closure 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Mr Cherry excelled at school in Horsham, in West Sussex, but struggled with maths, taking classes in his school's special education centre. Dyscalculia: Do Rishi Sunak's maths plans add up for everyone? 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z We met virtually to discuss screening him for special education services. The struggle to read: One third grader’s winding journey 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z As state lawmakers went dark for budget negotiations last month, there was hope they’d emerge with a solution to fully fund special education. WA lawmakers increase special education funding, but gap still remains 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z But the programs do not have to provide a specific curriculum or employ more than one special education teacher. Legislature strengthens oversight of private special ed schools 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Parents of special education students along with students from the band program, school counselors and many others showed up enraged at last week’s School Board meeting, where the board presented its possible reductions. Parents of kids with special needs fume as Edmonds district considers preschool closure 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z I have a teaching degree in special education and was a special-education educator for years. Advice | Ask Amy: Conversations about Down syndrome feel awkward to grandparent 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The special education team initially decided he wasn’t low enough to qualify for services. The struggle to read: One third grader’s winding journey 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Programs for disabled kids in Washington schools got a $365 million boost over the next two years, bringing the total budget for special education up to $4.1 billion. WA lawmakers increase special education funding, but gap still remains 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The agreement includes a $20,000 increase for nurses as well as pay increases for mental health workers, counselors and special education teachers. Los Angeles Teachers Reach Tentative Deal to Boost Pay 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Parents are also worried their children with special needs wouldn’t be included in the new schools in mixed classrooms with general education students — a tactic proven to improve growth for special education students. Parents of kids with special needs fume as Edmonds district considers preschool closure 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z That’s largely due to the early special education services she received — services the state continually fails to fully fund. Don't shortchange the youngest Washingtonians with disabilities | Op-Ed 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Just before classes dismissed, we learned he qualified for special education. The struggle to read: One third grader’s winding journey 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The pact also includes an extra $2,500 ongoing increase for special education teachers and a $1,500 ongoing raise for early education teachers. L.A teachers win 21% wage increase in tentative contract pact with LAUSD 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z When Lindsey Horowitz, a special education teacher in Los Angeles, made the career switch from nonprofit work to teaching, she knew it wouldn’t be an easy job. California's shortage of diverse teachers is hurting students, educators say 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z She’s angry the district first sent an email announcing the potential closures but didn’t explain that some of the special education teachers would be let go until the board meeting. Parents of kids with special needs fume as Edmonds district considers preschool closure 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Former President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers found early supports are associated with lower rates of special education, higher lifetime earnings, improved health outcomes, and even reduced involvement in the criminal law system. Don't shortchange the youngest Washingtonians with disabilities | Op-Ed 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z When the retired teacher was getting his master’s degree in special education, Cardwell remembers being told that teaching was the safest occupation you could have. Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z This was supposed to be the year for the Legislature finally to do right by special education. McCleary 2.0? WA ripe for legal action in failing to fully fund special ed | Editorial 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z But under a peculiar policy from the 1990s, the state’s funding taps out when students needing special education account for more 13.5% of a district’s enrollment. WA doesn’t fully fund special education. That could change soon 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z About half of the preschool students receive special education services. Parents of kids with special needs fume as Edmonds district considers preschool closure 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Space to accommodate additional special education services will also be added. Why Seattle Schools is expanding Alki Elementary as other schools may close 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z “Is it really discipline? Is it attendance? Does the student need special education or other support that they’re not receiving?” Hidden expulsions? Schools are removing students, but vague data can mask the reason 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Instead, it might be the year for a big-time special education lawsuit. McCleary 2.0? WA ripe for legal action in failing to fully fund special ed | Editorial 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z “Is it any wonder that our special education students feel like a problem?” WA doesn’t fully fund special education. That could change soon 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The boy’s parents did not agree to put him in special education classes where he would be with other students with behavioral issues, the lawsuit states. Teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Rolfes said that while special education is probably the biggest area of difference between the two proposals, “there’s agreement in both chambers that it’s a priority.” What you need to know about WA’s proposed $70B budget 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The boy’s parents did not agree for him to be put in special education classes where he would be with other students with behavioral issues, the lawsuit states. Teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z And the state Supreme Court, in deciding the behemoth McCleary school funding case in 2012, ruled unequivocally that basic education includes special education. McCleary 2.0? WA ripe for legal action in failing to fully fund special ed | Editorial 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The debate over the cap ties into a wider negotiation about how much to dedicate to special education in the budget. WA doesn’t fully fund special education. That could change soon 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The vast majority of these kids were special education students, and a wildly out-of-proportion number were Black. Isolation and restraint of students is abuse | Editorial 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Legislators will have to hammer out an agreement on overall education spending and on a key area of that, special education. What you need to know about WA’s proposed $70B budget 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z However, Tracy Wilson, Pasco’s executive director of special education, says Columbia River Elementary School in Pasco also has an inclusive playground. Elementary playground in Pasco recognized as one of most inclusive in U.S. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z You read that right, the state covers less than one full-time paraeducator per building — even in schools with dozens of special education students. McCleary 2.0? WA ripe for legal action in failing to fully fund special ed | Editorial 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z One of the special education funding bills in play would require an audit of special education evaluations. WA doesn’t fully fund special education. That could change soon 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The agreement includes a pay raise for workers such as bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, special education assistants and other support staff. Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach contract deal 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The Washington Senate has proposed more money for special education than the House. What you need to know about WA’s proposed $70B budget 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z They say there is also more camaraderie between the special education students and the general education kids. Elementary playground in Pasco recognized as one of most inclusive in U.S. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The union said employees, including special education assistants, cafeteria workers and gardeners, would return to work on Friday. Los Angeles school strike ends, but no deal announced 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z While there is research showing that students of color are overrepresented in special education settings, some studies argue that students of color can also be underidentified for services. WA doesn’t fully fund special education. That could change soon 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Anderson works 36 hours as a special education aide in his school’s science department. Los Angeles strike highlights paltry US school worker pay 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, the top Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, said Tuesday the House proposal didn’t “fully” fund special education “to the level it’s needed.” What you need to know about WA’s proposed $70B budget 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The average yearly wage of the bus drivers, custodians, special education assistants, cafeteria workers and other members of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union is $25,000. How the high cost of housing pushed many LAUSD workers to strike 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z But the special education assistant still joined her colleagues on the picket line Wednesday morning outside South Gate High School, holding signs and chanting in the rain. Three-day LAUSD strike means three days without pay. How are low-paid workers coping? 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Raising the cap to 15% would still leave out some larger districts, including Spokane, which as of March had a special education enrollment of nearly 16%. WA doesn’t fully fund special education. That could change soon 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z “I’m a single parent; I have to work. I can’t go to the picket lines,” said Vanessa Acuna, whose daughter is autistic and receives special education services from the district. L.A. Unified 'strike camps' promised child-care relief — if parents could find them 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z But others, like Emilly Osterling, a high school special education teacher in Wake County, North Carolina, say the reporting requirements force teachers to betray their students’ trust or risk losing their job. Transgender youth: ‘Forced outing’ bills make schools unsafe 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Alejandra Sanchez, a special education assistant, joined 20 other picketers in front of Eagle Rock Junior/Senior High School, holding up a “Respect Us! Pay Us!” sign. LAUSD strikers call for raises, respect as schools close and parents scramble 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Among them was Hugo Montelongo, 52, a special education assistant who has worked for the district for more than two decades. Los Angeles Schools Shut Down After Workers Launch Three-Day Strike 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Six years later, the Legislature has provided more funding for special education but not the other supports that would make the special-ed system more responsive. Support special-ed students with advocates in each WA service district 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Robbins digs into the daily lives and challenges of sixth grade math teacher Penny, elementary school teacher Rebecca and special education teacher Miguel. A warning for America: If we don’t fight for teachers, we will lose them 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The union represents some of the district’s lowest-paid workers, including bus drivers, teacher aides, special education assistants, security aides, custodians and food-service workers. Massive strike shuts down LAUSD, leaving 420,000 students out of school 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The union, which represents some of the district’s lowest-paid workers, includes bus drivers, teacher aides, special education assistants, security aides, custodians and food-service workers. Last-minute talks fail, massive LAUSD strike and school shutdowns set for Tuesday 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Hali Marquette, a special education teacher, told AL.com that she also uses her classroom’s safe room “as a sensory space.” Fed up with impasse on school shootings, he built bulletproof safe rooms 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Under this bipartisan legislation, these advocates or “special education ombuds” will be certified by the state Office of the Education Ombuds. Support special-ed students with advocates in each WA service district 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The average annual pay for instructional aides, including for special education, is $27,531. These essential workers of LAUSD are about to bring the school district to a halt 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z The strike is being led by Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, which represents about 30,000 bus drivers, teacher aides, campus security aides, special education assistants, custodians, gardeners and cafeteria workers. LAUSD files last-ditch legal challenge to stop looming strike and school closures 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Kyle Sanchez, 35, works at Rosa Parks Learning Center in North Hills with 18 special education students in a fourth-and-fifth-grade split classroom. They feed children who can't hold a fork. But these LAUSD workers will strike 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z “It takes a special kind of chutzpah to deny Jewish kids with disabilities equal access to special education benefits,” Becket Vice President and senior counsel Eric Rassbach said in a statement. Jewish parents, schools sue California over funding for disabled students 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles tool weighs if any children in the family have ever gotten special education services, have had prior developmental or mental health referrals or used drugs to treat mental health. Not magic: Opaque AI tool may flag parents with disabilities 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z What it proposes is a publicly funded religious school that follows some of the laws that govern public schools, like the requirement it provide special education services, but exempts itself from many others. Oklahoma Catholics could open the door for religious charter schools 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Virginia’s governor started a similar call line for critical race theory reports but shut it down in November when parents used it primarily to report special education violations and praise teachers. Arizona schools chief sets up critical race theory hotline 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Serrano has served as a special education assistant in the district for eight years. They feed children who can't hold a fork. But these LAUSD workers will strike 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Two proposed bills moving through the House and Senate differ in how to pay for special education. Remove cap on special education funding in WA now 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z “They still suffer a lot, I think,” said Montgomery, who is a special education English teacher. Texas inmate executed for killing wife and her daughter 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z They are also not bound by laws that require them to offer special education. Oklahoma Catholics could open the door for religious charter schools 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “They still suffer a lot I think,” said Montgomery, who is a special education English teacher. Man faces execution in death of estranged wife, her daughter 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z This year her job is to team up with a teacher to “discretely” visit general education classrooms that include special education students. They feed children who can't hold a fork. But these LAUSD workers will strike 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z In rural districts with a limited tax base, special education costs are especially onerous, like in Sultan, where 17% of students have special needs. Remove cap on special education funding in WA now 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z J. Ryan displayed these behaviors during English language arts and other classes including Mandarin and gym, according to his special education plan shared with The Associated Press. Many kids are struggling in school. Do their parents know? 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Aurelia Cannon-Bey, originally from D.C., was a retired government worker who had a degree in special education and was working in child care after retiring. Fire fatalities rising as people try to put out flames before calling 911 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z She returned to Washington from 1993 to 2001 as the assistant secretary of the office of special education and rehabilitation services in the Clinton administration. Judy Heumann, Who Led the Fight for Disability Rights, Dies at 75 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z The family moved to Greenwich, Connecticut, where he received special education services for dyslexia and a litany of other learning issues. He took his shoes off 20 years ago. He hasn’t put them back on 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z Most of the requests concerned students with disabilities and kids requiring special education not getting the support they needed. Clashing with a school? In WA, education ombuds can help 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Reporting by The Seattle Times and ProPublica showed that the state has failed to monitor the private schools that serve some of the state’s most vulnerable special education kids. State schools leader says WA isn’t doing enough to fund education 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Cummings believed the group, which managed her son’s special education plan, wanted to discuss how to better support him. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The average annual pay for the unit with instructional aides, including for special education, is $27,531. LAUSD bus drivers, food workers, teacher aides give union OK to call strike if talks fail 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Segal, who teaches science and special education, said he’s not worried about the students who receive free lunch. Perspective | A teacher plans to pay off every student’s meal debt at his school 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z The office continues to find that students who receive special education services are not receiving all of the accommodations outlined in their support plans. Clashing with a school? In WA, education ombuds can help 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z She also didn’t allow Kailani to use her headphones while working independently in class, something Kailani says was permitted in her special education plan to help her focus. The pandemic missing: The kids who didn’t go back to school 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z He would be sent to a school for children with complex disabilities, one of a network of private special education programs that serve about 500 public school students. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Last summer, the district was looking to hire 300 teachers, special education professionals and school psychologists. Opinion | How society failed the 6-year-old accused of shooting his teacher 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Yet the federal money is seen as a key tool to supporting schools in low-income areas and special education. Tenn. House speaker mulls rejecting federal education money 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z In studies testing autism interventions, for example, researchers rarely track adverse reactions such as physical harm or psychological distress, found a 2021 study led by Kristen Bottema-Beutel, who studies special education at Boston College. Disorder or difference? Autism researchers face off over field’s terminology 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z To enroll him, his mother agreed to give up his special education plan. The pandemic missing: The kids who didn’t go back to school 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Hiring an attorney doesn’t automatically get a student into their parents’ preferred school, but the legal pressure gives parents more power in special education decisions. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Some students with especially complex disabilities are sent to private special education schools, known as nonpublic agencies. WA schools still restrain, isolate students often despite state laws, report says 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Pianta said this can be done in a special education setting or a mainstream classroom, but that public schools go to great lengths to avoid excluding children from typical classes. Teacher’s shooting raises questions about services for students with severe needs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z South Education Center has about 200 students and offers special education programs and an alternative school, according to the school’s website. 2nd man pleads guilty in death of teen near Minnesota school 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z The ruling has the potential to shed light on an obscure part of Washington’s special education system, in which school districts send students with disabilities to private programs at taxpayer expense. Judge orders private special education school to turn over records to Seattle Times 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z In his nearly three decades of special education experience, Willis found that most parents don’t seek advocates — who can offer free advice — or attorneys. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Before the pandemic, Ms. Vazquez worked part-time as a special education assistant and her children teetered between qualifying for free or reduced-price meals year to year. Families Struggle as Pandemic Program Offering Free School Meals Ends 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z The lead special education teacher was overloaded, and aides were often absent. Teacher’s shooting raises questions about services for students with severe needs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The lead special education teacher was frustrated because she has a high caseload, according to the account. School downplayed warnings about 6-year-old before teacher’s shooting, staffers say 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z The special education schools operate with little state oversight and aren’t required to disclose key data, like discipline rates or test scores, as traditional public schools are. Judge orders private special education school to turn over records to Seattle Times 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z So DeMonte, a lawyer at a downtown Seattle firm, hired a special education attorney and in 2017 requested a hearing before a judge. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The Seattle Education Association was rallying for higher pay and services for special education and multilingual students. Here’s why Seattle students, staff can’t start the school year in August 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The programs provide an alternative for school districts who can’t meet the needs of special education students. WA launches probe of private special ed schools as lawmakers consider reforms 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The package would also provide millions in additional funding to teach special education students. Nebraska Gov. Pillen reveals plan for education funding 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z This is a budget-writing year, and funding for special education is among the main school issues that policymakers say they want to address, along with mental health support for students. Special education spending, oversight top priorities for WA lawmakers 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Her son needed round-the-clock support, but Washington has no residential schools that qualify for state special education funding. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The state Office of Public Instruction says schools are spending $400 million more than lawmakers provide each year on these legally mandated special education services — everything from speech therapy to full-time aides. Long underfunded, special education finally gets lawmakers’ attention 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The legislation would standardize district agreements with nonpublic agencies, including requiring a description of financial safeguards “to ensure that funds are used to provide special education services to students.” WA launches probe of private special ed schools as lawmakers consider reforms 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, educators are focusing on boosting spending on special education programs after years of increases in the state’s general aid to local school districts. Fight over Kansas budget surplus: How much gets socked away? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Wellman, who proposed a bill that ups the cap to 14.5%, said some students, especially Black students, are disproportionately placed into special education, and removing that cap could potentially encourage this practice further. Special education spending, oversight top priorities for WA lawmakers 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Without the support groups that others, like Hipple and Read, had turned to, Cummings went to the local library to look up laws on special education. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Washington is an outlier in this area, one of only five states that uses an enrollment-based flat cap to limit special education spending. Long underfunded, special education finally gets lawmakers’ attention 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Doan, a special education teacher at the school, was less enthusiastic, wishing she had a few more days off as she took the back road from their home near Paso Robles. Boy told mom ‘be calm’ before being swept away in floodwater 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z With special education costs typically rising each year, Kelly’s plan would boost the state’s spending by $336 million over five years, bringing it to $882 million for the 2028 budget year. Fight over Kansas budget surplus: How much gets socked away? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The state pays for special education on a per-student basis, which maxes out when more than 13.5% of a district’s students receive special education services. Special education spending, oversight top priorities for WA lawmakers 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Within a week, his teachers discussed transitioning him from a special education classroom to a few general education courses, where he’d study alongside nondisabled classmates, Cummings said. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Increases to basic education spending over the last decade have resulted, by definition, in some boosts to special education. Long underfunded, special education finally gets lawmakers’ attention 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z In addition to child care companies, he also operates firms that are among the top-earning providers of special education services in Jewish religious schools, known as yeshivas. Education firms charged with stealing $2.8 million in child care funds 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z But state Rep. Kristey Williams, an Augusta Republican who chairs the House’s committee on K-12 spending, has repeatedly questioned how the state calculates excess special education costs and the dollars available to cover them. Fight over Kansas budget surplus: How much gets socked away? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Inslee’s budget earmarks those dollars specifically for future dual-language and special education teachers, as well as those who plan to work in high poverty districts. Special education spending, oversight top priorities for WA lawmakers 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z School districts have complained to the state for years about problems there, including classrooms being led by unqualified aides instead of certified special education teachers, a recent Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation found. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Inslee praised the Legislature for last year’s “historic investments” in schools and said his proposed budget includes a $3 billion increase in spending for K-12 public education, including more money for special education. WA Gov. Inslee urges lawmakers to act on housing, gun measures 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z At least one of Handler’s special education companies, Kids Domain, provides services at that school. Education firms charged with stealing $2.8 million in child care funds 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z His agenda also supports removing a statewide cap on special education funding, providing free school lunch for students and expanding a library program that gives free books to kids ages five and younger. Why the state’s education leader says WA schools are ‘accelerating’ 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Some of the children who were relocated lost access to learning and special education programs at their previous schools, the lawsuit alleges. Parents, MALDEF sue Pasadena Unified for 2019 school closures, alleging discrimination 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z It often costs more than $50,000 and takes months of wrangling to bring a case to the hearing stage, special education attorneys say, although parents can recoup attorney fees if they win. How a mom fought Washington’s special education system — and won 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Nationally, less than 5% of adult teachers are certified in special education, according to federal data. America’s adult education system is broken. Here’s how experts say we can fix it 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z For years, Handler has also been one of the top-earning special education providers in New York City private schools. Education firms charged with stealing $2.8 million in child care funds 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z “When I was in elementary school, I was in special education,” James explained in an early viral clip. Learning to read, one TikTok at a time 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z Similarly, school districts report having an especially hard time finding special education, computer science and foreign language teachers, and bus drivers and custodial staff. Opinion | America’s teacher shortage will last until pay rises 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Between 2019 and 2022, the number of Seattle Public Schools students graduating on time increased dramatically among students of color, multilingual learners and students receiving special education services. Seattle Schools’ graduation rates are on the upswing 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z Last year, in the entire state of Tennessee, there was only one teacher for adults who was certified in special education. America’s adult education system is broken. Here’s how experts say we can fix it 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z His special education companies received about $17 million last year, records show. Education firms charged with stealing $2.8 million in child care funds 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z According to the Department of Justice, at least a quarter of incarcerated adults spent their school years in special education. Learning to read, one TikTok at a time 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z The result was an immediate jump in special education teacher recruitment and retention for the 2020-2021 school year. Opinion | America’s teacher shortage will last until pay rises 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z In short, while there are certainly failings in Washington special education, the NPA system does not need to be completely overhauled. Special education: Nonpublic agencies 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z The New Mexico Public Education Department uses school districts' annual reports to track racial disparities among special education students, as required by federal law. This school district is ground zero for harsh discipline of Native students in New Mexico 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z She has since been nominated by Sen. Patty Murray to be an assistant secretary for special education at the U.S. Increase WA schools chief’s oversight powers and demand accountability 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z After starting work as an elementary school teacher in Los Angeles, it became increasingly apparent that the program had failed to prepare her for the difficulties of teaching, including understanding special education, she said. Lawsuit against USC education school alleges fraud in U.S. News & World Report data 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z There are about 60 similar public special education schools across Illinois, but none comes anywhere close to Garrison in their number of student arrests, the investigation found. The school that calls the police on students every other day 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Advocates said that the school’s budget had increased but that the extra funding was restricted to special education. D.C. is a step closer to changing its school funding model 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The department’s National Center for Education Statistics reported that 42% of public schools struggled or were unable to fill vacancies for foreign languages, 40% for special education, and 37 percent for physical sciences. Report highlights failure to solve K-12 teacher shortage 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z While short on specifics, the state education department’s bulletin offered a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes efforts to improve special education before this legislative session, which begins Jan. 9 and lasts 105 days. WA proposes reforms for special education schools, citing Seattle Times, ProPublica stories 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Those indictments accuse the ex-superintendent of unlawfully firing — and using “his public position to retaliate” against — a former special education teacher in the district, Erin Brooks. Former Loudoun superintendent, schools spokesman indicted by Va. grand jury 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z "Choice is such a powerful strategy. It's such an easy intervention," Johns recently told a standing-room-only crowd at an Illinois special education convention in Naperville. The school that calls the police on students every other day 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Elsewhere, free cricket is being played at 300 more schools in lower socio-economic areas, along with 200 more special education needs schools, while 104 clubs are regularly delivering disability cricket, up from 36 in 2020. More than 200 discrimination complaints in 2021 - ECB 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Larger shares of public schools reported difficulty filling general elementary, special education, English or language arts, social studies, computer science, foreign language, and music or arts positions than in 2015-16. Report highlights failure to solve K-12 teacher shortage 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The Times and ProPublica also reported found that, unlike some other states, Washington requires just one special education teacher per nonpublic agency school, even though they serve some of the state’s highest-needs students. WA proposes reforms for special education schools, citing Seattle Times, ProPublica stories 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z “And it’s certainly not a way for special education kids. It’s like a hospital with people at different levels of triage just giving everyone the same Band-Aid on their finger. It doesn’t make sense.” About 1 in 9 Los Angeles students will attend extra learning days. What happened? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z John McKenna, an assistant professor specializing in special education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, said arresting students not only criminalizes them but also takes them out of the classroom. The school that calls the police on students every other day 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z If a child doesn’t qualify for special education, where should parents go for help? Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z She'd worried that her staff was inexperienced but had figured her decade in special education would help fill that void. “Kids seem to be a paycheck”: Billion-dollar corporation exploits state special education system 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Pollet, the state representative, is also spearheading a bill that would overhaul the state’s special education funding model, which has long been a source of contention in Washington state. WA proposes reforms for special education schools, citing Seattle Times, ProPublica stories 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z She’d worried that her staff was inexperienced but had figured her decade in special education would help fill that void. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The school board is made up of representatives from some of the 18 school districts that rely on Four Rivers for special education staffing and placements at Garrison. The school that calls the police on students every other day 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z As she started high school this fall, she was deemed eligible for special education services, because her disorders interfered with her ability to learn, but school officials said it was a close call. Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Top special education officials from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction visited Northwest SOIL's Tumwater campus in 2018 after a flurry of complaints, including the one from Rochester. “Kids seem to be a paycheck”: Billion-dollar corporation exploits state special education system 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Currently, the state funds special education services for up to 13.5% of a school district’s student population, regardless of how many students are eligible for services. WA proposes reforms for special education schools, citing Seattle Times, ProPublica stories 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z “You’d be surprised how much simple — I’m talking very basic — training on special education was lacking,” Green said in an interview. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z It was expanded in 1972 to provide special education for all disabled Virginians from age 2 to 21. Perspective | For whom the road tolls: The story behind the Dulles Toll Road’s name 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z To qualify for special education services, a child’s school performance must be suffering because of a disability in one of 13 categories, according to federal law. Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z "There's a lot of money at stake here," said Kathleen Hulgin, a University of Cincinnati associate professor who studies the funding of private special education schools. “Kids seem to be a paycheck”: Billion-dollar corporation exploits state special education system 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z “We’re working with our state legislators on some of the areas where there’s a discrepancy between what things cost and what legislative funding is, like school transportation and special education programs,” Sebring said. Seattle school enrollment levels off, but district still faces budget woes 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Christopher West, who took over as CEO of the hospital in January, said that, under his tenure, the school made a push to hire more special education teachers. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The letter, from the department’s Office for Civil Rights, says that the district “categorically reduced and placed limits on services and special education instruction” provided to students during the pandemic. U.S. says Fairfax schools failed students with disabilities amid pandemic 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z In the 2020-2021 school year, about 15% of all public school students received special education services under federal law, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z "You'd be surprised how much simple — I'm talking very basic — training on special education was lacking," Green said in an interview. “Kids seem to be a paycheck”: Billion-dollar corporation exploits state special education system 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Part of the problem is how the state pays for programs such as special education and transportation, Sebring said. Seattle school enrollment levels off, but district still faces budget woes 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z As of June, the school had 10 certified special education teachers serving 119 students. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The mother of an autistic boy says she feel "torn" over whether to accept a place at a special education needs school 95 miles away from home. Evesham mum 'torn' over school offer for autistic son 95 miles away 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Among kids ages 6 and older, special education enrollment rose by 2.4% compared with the previous school year, according to federal data. Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Since the 1980s, states across the country have reduced their reliance on separate schools for special education students and moved to integrate such students with their peers. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z To supplement, the district uses levy money to pay for 70 psychologists as part of its special education program. Seattle school enrollment levels off, but district still faces budget woes 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Green said the school offered teachers with special education certification a starting salary of $45,000. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z When public schools can’t serve Washington’s most vulnerable students with disabilities, districts turn to a network of private special education schools. Invisible Schools: An investigation from The Seattle Times and ProPublica 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z While some special education directors worry the system is taking on too many students, advocates are hearing the opposite is happening, with schools moving too quickly to dismiss parent concerns. Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Washington, which has the nation’s second-highest dropout rate for special education students, has recently made strides by increasing the amount of time students spend in regular classrooms. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The Special Education Parent Liaison serves as a resource to parents, helps them understand special education processes and explains dispute resolution options. Resources for parents navigating nonpublic agencies in Washington 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Base pay for a first-year teacher in Tacoma schools is about $62,000, while special education teachers typically earn more. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z It’s an obscure but vital corner of the state’s special education system, funded by millions of taxpayer dollars. Invisible Schools: An investigation from The Seattle Times and ProPublica 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Even now, some children are still having evaluations pushed off because of staffing shortages, said Marcie Lipsitt, a special education advocate in Michigan. Many kids are struggling. Is special education the answer? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The school repeatedly listed Fioretti as a special education teacher even though he lacked that certification and at times was only approved to be a substitute. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z PAVE: Nonprofit that receives state funding to provide support, training and resources to students and families in the special education community. Resources for parents navigating nonpublic agencies in Washington 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Parents and school district special education officials brought similar complaints to the state, asking for investigations or seeking advice on what to do. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z This aspect of the special education system can be complicated for parents and guardians to navigate, but there are resources to make it easier. Invisible Schools: An investigation from The Seattle Times and ProPublica 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z It’s best known for services for children from birth to age 3, funded largely by the state as part of its special education system. Parenting in a pandemic is hard. Here’s how a struggling WA family found help 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Two special education officials from Seattle Public Schools visited the Redmond campus and reported that what they saw left them “literally speechless.” At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z When Washington state public school districts can’t meet a student’s special education needs, they can contract with a nonpublic agency, or NPA. Resources for parents navigating nonpublic agencies in Washington 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Top special education officials from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction visited Northwest SOIL’s Tumwater campus in 2018 after a flurry of complaints, including the one from Rochester. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Perkins, a member of the contract bargaining team, said the tentative agreement includes bonuses for teachers in hard-to-fill positions, including math, science and special education. D.C. reaches long-awaited deal with teachers union 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z About half of kids Kindering serves close the development gap by age 3 and no longer need special education, saving Eastside school districts about $14 million a year, according to Greenwald. Parenting in a pandemic is hard. Here’s how a struggling WA family found help 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Department of Education’s assistant secretary for special education. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z This aspect of the special education system can be complicated for parents and guardians to navigate, but there are resources to make it easier. Resources for parents navigating nonpublic agencies in Washington 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The state calls for only one special education teacher per school and collects no data on attendance or academic progress at these private schools. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z For disabled students in Washington, the right to free special education services lasts until the end of the school year in which they turn 21. Washington’s special education age limit is illegal, lawsuit claims 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z For Ms. Halvorson, a former special education teacher, the difficulties include being able to raise her hands and tap the screen of a voting machine, she said, because of her reduced motor skills. New Voting Laws Add Hurdles for People With Disabilities 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z In many ways, Washington’s special education funding system has exacerbated oversight problems at private schools like Northwest SOIL. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The team regularly welcomes other educators into the classroom, for bilingual or special education services and other one-on-one support. In one giant classroom, four teachers manage 135 kids — and love it 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Even though the state requires only one special education teacher per school, Green found it troubling that her staff had only six certified special education teachers for 120 students. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z His mother, Lynda Marsh, said her son doesn’t have a history of mental illness but was in special education programs in school. Wait times for mental health services in WA jails worsen as fines spiral 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Yet that was not the case for the dozens of emails from Kandise Lucas, a disabilities advocate representing families of special education students embroiled in a variety of disputes with local school districts. Youngkin’s education tip line gripes: ‘Beowulf,’ masks and ‘grooming’ 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z It developed a safety net fund to help districts pay for special education services. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z In 2008, according to the suit, Fairfax County Public Schools found D.C. eligible for special education services and placed him in a public school. Disabled kids fighting school placements ‘almost always lose,’ Va. suit says 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z UHS is one player in a small but growing market of special education and disability services, as investors recognize the potential for profit from insurance, public education funding and other sources. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Migrants are also sometimes denied visas over the potential cost of other kinds of state-sponsored care, including special education. For Many Disabled People, a Battle to Stay in Australia or New Zealand 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Shernoff wrote in an email that the Loudoun district needs to combat learning loss from the coronavirus pandemic, improve its offerings for special education students and implement a new literacy curriculum. Loudoun school board race partisan, tense and a test of GOP appeal 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z And while a 2012 state Supreme Court ruling on school financing, known as the McCleary decision, resulted in the Legislature sending billions of state dollars to public schools, lawmakers sidestepped special education. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z He calls improving special education, “My mission in life.” The Times recommends: Gerry Pollet for Legislative District 46, Position 1 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z “There’s a lot of money at stake here,” said Kathleen Hulgin, a University of Cincinnati associate professor who studies the funding of private special education schools. How a billion-dollar corporation exploits Washington’s special education system 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z On education, the incumbent said more must be done to ensure the state fulfills its obligation to fund basic education, as well as special education. The Times recommends: John Lovick for state Senate, 44th Legislative District 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Similarly, Hoyler wrote that Loudoun must narrow academic achievement gaps and figure out ways to better accommodate its special education students. Loudoun school board race partisan, tense and a test of GOP appeal 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z It requires an unspecified number of certified teachers and only one special education teacher per school. At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Adequate state funding for special education would resolve many financial challenges faced by Seattle Public Schools and other districts, he told the editorial board. The Times recommends: Gerry Pollet for Legislative District 46, Position 1 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z In Chicago, Sue, who is 68 and a retired special education teacher, has spent the past few months getting the lower floor of her 1920s Chicago bungalow ready. How volunteers open their homes to women seeking abortions 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Strom, who taught special education in the school district for 22 years, then took it a step further. Decade-old racist Facebook posts roil Antelope Valley school board election 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Magendanz is right when he says the Legislature whiffed when it left special education out of the reforms. The Times recommends: Chad Magendanz for the 5th Legislative District, Position 2 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z A special education director observed uncertified teachers struggling with no curriculum and urged the state to step in to protect “these extremely high-risk students.” At WA special education schools, years of abuse complaints and lack of academics 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Federal data released last month indicated that teacher shortages were most common in special education and the elementary grades. Unemployment rate falls back to pre-pandemic levels even as job growth slows 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z I am a retired special education teacher and a Seattle native. Seattle Parks levy: Out-of-touch city leaders 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Libraries will receive up to $50,000, and special education will undergo needed modernization. Seattle educators’ contract: A victory for us all 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z That omission has been left to fester as districts struggle to pay for special education services — something Magendanz says must be fixed. The Times recommends: Chad Magendanz for the 5th Legislative District, Position 2 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z In January, three parents of special education students sued the state, saying the scholarship program takes money away from already underfunded public schools. WVa Supreme Court OKs non-public school scholarship program 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The former school board director spoke bluntly about the failures of the state to properly fund special education, calling it “obscene” and said the school funding model itself is broken. The Times recommends: April Berg for the 44th Legislative District, Position 2 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Highline offers ELL and special education endorsements — two areas of specialty in which teacher shortages have been acute. How WA community colleges are helping solve the state’s teacher shortage 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Some things that they get wrong is, obviously, they didn’t fully include all the components of being in a school, like special education. Seattle-area teachers tell us what ‘Abbott Elementary’ gets right 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “It decreases enrollment, and thus funding,” said Godley, who is representing two parents of children who receive special education supports in West Virginia public schools. W.Va. Supreme Court hears arguments in school voucher case 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The law was designed to retain teachers of math, science, world languages, English as a second language and special education. Opinion | There doesn’t have to be a teacher shortage 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Under the new contract, teacher-to-student ratios in special education were maintained, but the union considered it a win because district officials wanted to move away from that model and create a workload calculator model instead. Seattle School Board approves 3-year contract with educators union 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Some new hires are now pursuing special education endorsements, which will eventually help to fill another gap. How WA community colleges are helping solve the state’s teacher shortage 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Two vacancies might not sound like much, she said, but they are in hard-to-fill subjects — science and special education — and they take a toll on students. Staffing shortages continue to plague schools, data shows 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z “This is better than private school in some ways,” Camp said, noting both her children get special education services. Education takes an unusual back seat in Georgia election 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Raised by a physician and a special education teacher in the Sacramento suburbs, Kiley taught English at an L.A. high school through the Teach for America program after graduating from Harvard. California's fall election could sway power in Congress. Here are House races to watch 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Educators on the picket lines spoke about the importance of having more support staff in classrooms to make the special education program in schools more inclusive. Seattle School Board approves 3-year contract with educators union 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Anthony Anderson, a 34-year-old special education teacher at a Michigan high school, said he has been without his Adderall since Sept. 6. Adderall, ADHD drug, runs low at CVS and Walgreens as demand soars 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Such a model allows students who receive special education services to stay in general education classrooms for as much of the school day as possible. Seattle students head to class for first day after strike is suspended 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The girls, who could talk, were singled out and sent to special education classes. ‘The Silent Twins’ review: Too little is said in this baffling biopic 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The district had sought to increase the amount of time disabled children spend in general education classrooms, and also to eliminate ratios dictating how many students may be assigned to each special education professional. School to start Wednesday in Seattle after weeklong strike 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z More pay, manageable caseloads and smaller student-to-teacher ratios in the special education and multilingual programs were among the top issues that led to a strike authorization. Seattle School Board approves 3-year contract with educators union 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z She's brought with her a picture of when the now King Charles awarded her an MBE for services to special education five years ago. Queen Elizabeth II: 'Mourning but celebrating' King Charles's visit 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z She remembers attending special education classes with more field trips than written assignments and says teachers never diagnosed her with a learning disability or gave her one-on-one assistance. The fight against an age-old effort to block Americans from voting 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Some of the bigger issues that stalled reaching a contract agreement were smaller teacher-to-student ratios in the special education and multilingual programs, manageable caseloads, more pay, and more student mental health support. Seattle Schools and educators reach contract agreement ending strike 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z SEA members have been fighting for smaller teacher-to-student ratios in the special education and multilingual programs, manageable caseloads, more pay, and more student mental health support. Seattle educator strike enters second week, but some progress reported 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Fields like special education and bilingual education also have been critically short on teachers nationwide. Teacher shortages are real, but not for the reason you heard 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Union and district leaders both say they want to use a more inclusionary model in special education, so students receiving services can spend as much time as possible in general education classrooms. Seattle teachers, school district continue strike talks 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z The union is also asking for smaller student-to-teacher ratios in the special education and multilingual programs, more pay and manageable caseloads. Seattle Schools and striking educators will bargain over weekend 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z District and union leaders have both said they were committed to creating a more inclusionary special education program but disagreed on how make that possible. Seattle Schools and educators reach contract agreement ending strike 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z This agreement still doesn’t touch on the union’s biggest asks, for smaller teacher-to-student ratios in special education and multilingual programs, more pay, and support in classrooms. Seattle superintendent optimistic educator strike could end soon 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z This matters because much of this current dispute has been about staffing — about teachers saying they need more support for special education students. This ‘adult fight’ about Seattle schools misses bigger issues 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z In general education classes, instructional assistants not only help special education students, they help everyone else in the room, said Julie Clark, an instructional assistant for 15 years. Striking Seattle teachers, aides explain why they are on the picket line 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z They also want manageable staff-to-student ratios, especially for multilingual learners and students who have individualized education plans and receive special education services. Here’s what you need to know about the Seattle teachers strike 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Both management and labor named special education as their major sticking point. Classes canceled as Seattle Schools, teachers remain deadlocked into night 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Union and district leaders have also said they want to use a more inclusionary model in special education, so students receiving services can spend as much time as possible in general education classrooms. Seattle superintendent optimistic educator strike could end soon 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z As a teacher in Southern California, she focused on students receiving special education and on “troubled kids” who she understood, thanks to her own experiences as a young person, Sam Hicks said. Retired teacher, remembered as the dancer at every party, among floatplane crash victims 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z SEA and the district also want students receiving special education services to be more fully integrated into general education classrooms. Striking Seattle teachers, aides explain why they are on the picket line 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z The group is focused largely on higher pay and services for special education and multilingual students. Seattle teachers union members authorize strike, teeing up delay to the school year 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The most recent contract called for the creation of a special education task force containing district employees, union members and parents. Classes canceled as Seattle Schools, teachers remain deadlocked into night 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Seattle teachers seek more control over class sizes and more support for special education and multilingual programs, among other demands. Talks between Seattle, Kent school districts and teachers unions continue 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Among other things, teachers are seeking more control over class sizes and more support for special education and multilingual programs. Seattle Schools says strike could delay first day of school 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Particularly important to her, she said, are teacher and staff concerns about support for special education students. Striking Seattle teachers, aides explain why they are on the picket line 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z The union also wants the district to guarantee interpretation services during meetings with families and translation of documents for special education students. Seattle teachers union members authorize strike, teeing up delay to the school year 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z In May, the task force — which included Uti Hawkins, the union’s vice president, and Rocky Torres, who oversees special education for SPS — signed off on a set of recommendations that would guide bargaining. Classes canceled as Seattle Schools, teachers remain deadlocked into night 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Cruz had been in special education classes for his behavior problems, but was now being allowed into some mainstream classes like Yon’s. Judge: Jury can see swastikas school shooter drew in class 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Hodges said a group of special education students will return to her school this year after being served by other programs during the pandemic. Washington prepares for a school year with fewer health protocols, new challenges 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z SEA is focused on higher pay, as well as changing the special education and multilingual program models. Seattle Schools education union to vote on a strike authorization 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Kent teachers went on strike Aug. 25, calling for pay raises and more manageable caseloads for educators working with English learners and special education students. Seattle teachers union members authorize strike, teeing up delay to the school year 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z In co-teaching, a general education and special education instructor would share a classroom, reducing the need for disabled students to be segregated in a different room. Classes canceled as Seattle Schools, teachers remain deadlocked into night 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z A special education teacher told Yon she was too fearful of Cruz, that she needed to “get in his face” and tell him, “Hit me, go ahead and hit me.” Judge: Jury can see swastikas school shooter drew in class 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z At Tyee, teacher trainings have focused on inclusive practices, especially for special education and multilingual students. Washington prepares for a school year with fewer health protocols, new challenges 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z In an email to families, SPS said negotiations about the special education and multilingual programs have caused delays. Seattle Schools education union to vote on a strike authorization 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Also, special education case loads for teachers are way too high to provide adequate care. Kent teachers: Strike is about more support for students 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z And, concerning to educators, they suggested a move away from staffing ratios that cap the number of students assigned to each teacher for special education services. Classes canceled as Seattle Schools, teachers remain deadlocked into night 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The district, the state’s largest with about 160,000 students, has around 159 teaching vacancies left to fill, including 89 special education teachers. Prince George’s, Montgomery, D.C. schools begin a new year 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Kent Education Association members say they want more pay to keep staffing positions competitive with neighboring school districts, and a manageable caseload for staff working with English learners and students in special education. Kent School Board deadlocks on decision to seek injunction to end strike 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Teachers in King County’s third-largest school district are calling for higher pay and a manageable caseload for staff working with English learners and students in special education. Seattle Schools education union to vote on a strike authorization 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Before Browd’s testimony was played, his third and fourth grade special education teacher testified that he was a sad and sometimes violent and disruptive student who didn’t make friends with his classmates. Testimony: School shooter witnessed dad’s death at age 5 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Teachers have been negotiating with the district for months, with leadership mainly focused on pay increases and support for special education and multilingual students. Classes canceled as Seattle Schools, teachers remain deadlocked into night 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z All year round, administrators keep an eye out for potential applicants — especially those with certifications in math, science, special education and multilingual education. How Bad Is the Teacher Shortage? Depends Where You Live. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z “I’m never going to vote for her because I believe she betrayed the Republican Party by voting to impeach President Trump,” said Janet Diers, a 67-year-old retired special education teacher from rural western Iowa. Liz Cheney in 2024? Deep skepticism emerges in key states 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z The goal for the union and district is to make the special education program more inclusive, Matter said. Seattle Schools education union to vote on a strike authorization 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z He had been assigned to special education since kindergarten after being diagnosed with emotional and developmental problems and a speech disability. Testimony: School shooter witnessed dad’s death at age 5 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z SEA, which has about 6,000 members, is also focused on changing the special education model so students receiving special education services can spend more time in general education classrooms, Matter said. Kent and Seattle educator unions still in contract negotiations 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z For many years, it has also been particularly hard to find teachers for subjects like math and special education, or to fill spots at rural schools. How Bad Is the Teacher Shortage? Depends Where You Live. 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z A spokeswoman for the school system added that its top areas to fill are in special education, mathematics, science, elementary education and early-childhood programs. Pr. George’s schools may combine classes amid 900 teacher vacancies 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z SEA is pushing for students receiving special education services to spend more time in general education classrooms, but she said that takes more staff — something the district doesn’t currently have. Seattle Schools education union to vote on a strike authorization 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z The union is negotiating for more pay, manageable class sizes, and manageable case loads for staff working with English learners and students in special education, as well as more mental health support for students. Kent teachers strike on the first day of school 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z KEA, with about 1,700 members, is bargaining for higher pay, smaller class sizes, and manageable caseloads for staff working with students in special education and English learners. Kent and Seattle educator unions still in contract negotiations 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z KEA is also negotiating for what they describe as a manageable case load for staff working with English learners and students in special education. First day of school for Kent students delayed as educators strike 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z But she also said he was friendly and got along fine with his peers - claims that a neighbor, preschool teachers and an elementary school special education counselor have testified were not true. Psychologist: School shooter didn’t get consistent treatment 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z “We are committed to improving the levels of service and inclusion for students receiving special education, by focusing on student needs rather than fixed staff ratios,” a statement on the district’s website says. Seattle Schools education union to vote on a strike authorization 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z But she also said he was friendly and got along fine with his peers — claims that a neighbor, preschool teachers and an elementary school special education counselor have testified were not true. Psychologist: School shooter didn’t get consistent treatment 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The union is negotiating for more pay, manageable class sizes, and manageable case loads for staff working with English learners and students in special education, Jones said. Kent teachers could strike on first day of school Thursday 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The district still has openings in world languages, special education, math and science. Public schools seek creative solutions to teachers’ shortage 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z On my roster, I paid attention to students receiving special education and multilingual services, who could easily slip through the cracks. How can Seattle educators do their best for students with many needs? 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z “We importantly want to increase training for teachers, so they can effectively integrate special education students in their classrooms.” Seattle Schools education union to vote on a strike authorization 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z He had been in special education classes his entire life and did not graduate from high school, Curry said. His family was no stranger to tragedy. Then he was shot by police. 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z Marguerite Ruff is a special education classroom assistant at an elementary school in Philadelphia. ‘Everybody Is Armed’: As Shootings Soar, Philadelphia Is Awash in Guns 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The school district’s biggest hiring needs are for special education instructors, elementary school teachers and school psychologists. Montgomery County Schools working to fill hundreds of teacher, staff vacancies 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z A special education teacher has filed a workers’ compensation complaint against Fairfax County Public Schools, saying officials failed to properly remove toxic mold that compromised her immune system during the coronavirus pandemic. Former teacher says Fairfax public schools made her sick with toxic mold 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z In some cases, students’ disability status — that is, whether or not they received special education services — was also affected. A Cyberattack Illuminates the Shaky State of Student Privacy 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z “The change has been around specialists and maybe in some instances special education teachers — it really depends on the individual school.” How schools in Seattle are being affected by dwindling enrollment 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z And a Federal Way special education teacher, who wrote: “I purchase many items for my classroom, but it gets very expensive to resupply every year.” Help selfless teachers by donating to school-supply drive 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z The report noted that Ramos was flagged by school officials as “at risk,” but never received any special education services. Texas killer earned ominous nickname: ‘school shooter’ 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z She remains on leave from the Fairfax schools and says she now works as a special education advocate. Former teacher says Fairfax public schools made her sick with toxic mold 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z They’ll need to return their focus to universal needs like improving equitable funding across districts and fully funding special education. Schools must adjust to enrollment declines 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z The Seattle Education Association held a rally in October protesting the changes the district made to special education staff in certain schools. How schools in Seattle are being affected by dwindling enrollment 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Wilson, who served eight years on the Federal Way school board, said the Legislature has not directed enough funding to special education nor on behavioral and mental health support in schools. The Times recommends: Claire Wilson for state Senate, District 30 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Other than the money used for general education, special education is the next-highest category of spending. Student enrollment in Seattle continues to drop. Here’s what it means 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Navigating a special education plan or getting a child the support services they need can be complicated. A new law will help families access interpreters in WA public schools 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z The state’s previous, more limited monitoring of credentials showed that such misassignments were disproportionately higher for courses such as special education and in schools located in low income zip codes. How to find out if your child's classes have teachers with proper credentials. Many don't 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Although no teachers have lost their jobs yet, some schools have fewer special education teachers and instructional aids. How schools in Seattle are being affected by dwindling enrollment 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z She credits Wichtendahl with helping her get through her first year of teaching and as being the reason she got her master’s degree in special education. Perspective | Teachers at a Maryland school fight to keep a longtime educator 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Students in special education are staying enrolled at a higher rate than students in general education, Berge said, and that’s reflected in the proposed budget. Student enrollment in Seattle continues to drop. Here’s what it means 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The Bear Cave was the brainchild of Nancy Miser, the former program manager for Fresno Unified’s special education department, who retired in 2017. This Fresno school opened a safe space for students 12 years ago. Now the idea is spreading 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Among the last patients to arrive Friday was April Reese, a special education teacher and mother of three. Inside a Texas abortion clinic the moment Roe was overturned 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z A loading dock supervisor, a human resources manager, a special education teacher, a new self-help author, a librarian, computer techs, a longshoreman and retirees. School shooter’s jury selection enters final stretch 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z In her letter, she described Wichtendahl as more than a special education coordinator. Perspective | Teachers at a Maryland school fight to keep a longtime educator 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “We’re not losing children in special education. The other thing that we know is children who receive special education services are not the children who go to private school or leave our district.” Student enrollment in Seattle continues to drop. Here’s what it means 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Coming from a special education background, she also said the number of students being placed on an Individualized Educational Plan — or the number of students taken off one — are also worth considering. This Fresno school opened a safe space for students 12 years ago. Now the idea is spreading 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Born in 1996 to Colleen, a special education teacher, and Vernon, an insurance representative, he spent much of his early years in the San Fernando Valley. A California man's alleged plan to kill Justice Kavanaugh ended with a desperate plea 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z My daughter, who graduated with a degree in early childhood and special education, just accepted a teaching position at an elementary school in Baltimore. Perspective | The covid economy is harder for Black Americans 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Kaitzer Puglia, a child development and special education professor at Pasadena City College, said “consistency and perseverance” are key. Kids can help California save water in the drought. Try making a game out of it 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Resnick’s dad is a doctor, his mom a special education teacher. Drone-maker new to Seattle aims to protect people here and in Ukraine 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z “I’m really proud of her for that,” said Crystol, who is a teaching assistant in a special education classroom. Sabrina’s Parents Love Her. But the Meltdowns Are Too Much. 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Pushing back was Jackie Milazzo, the parent of a child in the special education preschool class, who called the instructor’s resignation “devastating,” saying she was “one of the most remarkable teachers I have ever met.” North Carolina preschool teacher resigns over flash cards depicting pregnant man 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Mireles, an educator for 17 years, had expertise in special education. For five years, they were co-teachers. Then they were gunned down. 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Each school will receive between 5-12% of that second half, with schools enrolling more students of color, students receiving special education services, English-language learners and students experiencing homelessness receiving a greater share. Making sure all Seattle students benefit from donor support 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z This situation has been made more dire by austerity policies that have led to cuts in special education and social services. Opinion | For Puerto Ricans, Another Reminder That We Are Second-Class Citizens 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z And placements usually happen only after a school district has proved unable to provide an “appropriate” education in a special education classroom. Sabrina’s Parents Love Her. But the Meltdowns Are Too Much. 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Children’s mental health and special education programs would see boosts. Abortion, inflation and crime: How Newsom would spend record-setting California surplus 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z After, officials determine whether the child needs special education services and develop an individualized program. Mayor Adams Unveils Program to Address Dyslexia in N.Y.C. Schools 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z The vote capped weeks of controversy and close to three hours of public debate over Resolution 029-21/22, which will create a new deaf and hard-of-hearing education department within the district’s special education program. LAUSD passes controversial deaf education plan despite strong opposition 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z It also requires the school system release quarterly reports on special education substitute staff vacancies that will be shared with a special education advisory committee of parents, advocates and educators. Anne Arundel schools reaches $2.5 million settlement in student choking death 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Most mornings, Sabrina made it out the front door to go to her special education school in nearby Cortland. Sabrina’s Parents Love Her. But the Meltdowns Are Too Much. 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Federal law requires that districts provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities — meaning they must get regular or special education, aids and services designed to meet their individual needs. LAUSD failed disabled students under remote learning during pandemic, investigation finds 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z |
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