Special Education

The latest articles regarding the education of children with mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.

Hawaii Teacher Furlough Lawsuit Is Amended

October 26, 2009, AP

Suit Filed to Stop Teacher Furloughs in Hawaii

The lawsuit alleges that the furloughs constitute an unlawful unilateral change in the programs and services these children receive. October 22, 2009, MCT

Richardson Proposes 1.5 Percent Education Cut

October 19, 2009, AP

Parents of Special Education Pupils May Sue Hawaii

October 14, 2009, AP

Commentary

The Children Left Behind

Veteran retired teacher Denise Gelberg shares her thoughts upon learning that three young men she taught as little boys were in jail, all convicted of serious crimes. October 2, 2009

News Briefs

Institute of Education Sciences to Open Three Research Centers

The Institute of Education Sciences has invited applicants to compete to run three new centers focused on different areas of education policy. October 20, 2009

Response to Intervention for ELLs

Response to Intervention, an instructional approach used with struggling students, is being seen as a more effective way than traditional approaches for determining if an English-language learner needs extensive interventions. September 29, 2009

Federal Center Aids Proven Ideas

A federal center is working with states that have invested substantially in evidence-based practices to improve special education. August 11, 2009

Study on Restraints and Seclusion Stirs Alarm

A recent federal report outlined cases of abusive practices used on students with disabilities, prompting a response from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. June 9, 2009

Correction

June 9, 2009

N.J. to Close Special Schools

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families plans to close 18 schools that serve troubled or disabled young people. May 18, 2009

More News Briefs

NAEP Panels Propose More ELL, Spec. Ed. Inclusion

The plan's goal is to check disparities among states in the rate of English-learners' and special education students' participation. Updated: August 11, 2009

NAEP Panels Propose More ELL, Spec. Ed. Inclusion

The plan’s goal is to check disparities among states in the rate of English-learners’ and special education students’ participation. August 7, 2009

Federal Center Aids Special Education Practices

A federal center is working with states that have invested substantially in evidence-based practices to improve special education. August 6, 2009

Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Further Boost TIF

The appropriations committee passed an education spending bill that ups funding for the program, but by less than the administration wanted. July 31, 2009

Stimulus Spurs Shifts of Special Education Funding

Some states are giving school districts more flexibility to use their own money for other budget priorities amid the influx of federal dollars. Updated: August 11, 2009

Greater Latitude Allowed in Private School Tuitions for Spec. Ed. Placements

Even when a student has never received special education services from public schools, federal law authorizes the payments, the justices rule. July 14, 2009

Picks Named for High Ed. Dept. Positions

The U.S. Department of Education offices in question oversee special education programs and vocational and adult education. Updated: July 13, 2009

Stimulus Tensions Simmer

Striking the right balance on use of federal education aid requires accommodation on both sides—and produces some friction. Updated: July 13, 2009

Infant-Toddler Spec. Ed. Program Gets New Life From Stimulus

Advocates say economic-stimulus funds will let states keep paying for services for youngest children with disabilities and their families. Updated: July 13, 2009

Supreme Court Backs Reimbursement for Private Tuition

June 22, 2009

Reimbursement for Private Placement Again Topic of Supreme Court Scrutiny

May 12, 2009

Budget Would Boost Incentive Pay, Turnaround Aid

Updated: June 1, 2009

High Court Hears Special Education Case

April 28, 2009

Restraint, Seclusion of Students Attracting New Scrutiny

April 17, 2009

Recession Hits Students Who Need Jobs for Diploma

April 13, 2009, AP