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Special Ed. Vouchers May Open Doors for Choice

Both critics and proponents of school choice say growth in state special education voucher programs could pave the way for broader school choice initiatives. (February 27, 2012)

Spotlight on Special Education

This Spotlight examines major trends in special education including how schools can work to improve their instructional cultures.

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05/23 08:31 am | Designing Common Core Tests For All Proving a Challenge | Although more students with disabilities than ever are included in state testing programs, giving these students high quality assessments in the future, tests that measure how ...

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05/02 09:11 am | Summer Learning | Tamara Fisher provides a run-down of excellent summer professional development opportunities for those wanting to learning more about gifted students and gifted education.

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Differentiation: Moving Away from One Size Fits All
Students use technology to customize many aspects of their lives, and schools are now finding technology can also help teachers customize, or differentiate, instruction for each student.

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E-Learning for Special Populations
This special report examines the growing e-learning opportunities for students with disabilities, English-language learners, gifted and talented students, and those at risk of failing in school.

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Ed. Dept. Gives Direction on Restraint, Seclusion
Some say the Education Department didn't go far enough in guiding schools on policies involving restraint and seclusion of students.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Sensory Rooms Transport Students With Special Needs
A group of students from UMass Lowell have developed a virtual reality project that brings a variety of exercises and games to students with disabilities.
May 22, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
Training Is Crucial to Protect Students in Crisis
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Study Tracks Growing Understanding of UDL
But state and district special education directors say there are still widespread misperceptions about the universal design for learning concept.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Studies Shed Light on 'Twice Exceptional' Students
Early identification is key for students who are both gifted and learning-disabled, according to experts.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
States Struggling Over How to Evaluate Special Ed. Teachers
April 24, 2012 - AP
Standards Open the Door for Best Practices From Special Ed.
As schools rewrite curricula, the timing is right for UDL, RTI, according to experts.
April 23, 2012 - Education Week
Chicago Charter Schools Struggle to Serve Special Ed. Students
A Catalyst Chicago analysis finds the city's charter schools serve fewer special education students than regular public schools, and some charters have trouble melding their philosophies with those students' needs.
April 13, 2012 - Education Week
Feds Back Off on Easing Special Ed. Funding Restriction
The U.S. Department of Education took back an offer it made to school districts that would have let them cut special education spending permanently.
April 11, 2012 - Education Week
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Learning With Asperger's: A Parent's Perspective
What goes on in the mind of a student with Asperger's syndrome during the school day? Anita Charles shares her insights.
March 27, 2012 - Education Week

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