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Racial Disparities in Special Ed.: How Widespread Is the Problem?

New data show how few districts document disproportionality, even as the Trump administration looks to roll back a rule requiring more aggressive monitoring. (January 24, 2018)

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In this Spotlight, learn about new testing accommodations for special education students, how vouchers are affecting parents of students with disabilities, and the potential of personalized learning for all students.

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08/09 05:02 pm | Special Educators Missing Vital Training on Reading Skills, Says New Report | The National Council on Teacher Quality says that all states should be assessing whether special education teachers understand research-based reading instruction.

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Response to Intervention 2.0
This special report on RTI—Education Week’s second such report—explores the challenges facing educators as they adopt RTI for new uses, scale it up to more schools and districts, and use it to improve learning for all students.

Next Steps: Life After Special Education
While the nation's graduation rate has hit another historic high, prospects are more mixed for children and youths with disabilities, according to Diplomas Count 2015.

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Suit Targets ACT on Student Privacy
The lawsuit alleges that the testmaker "stigmatizes" student with disabilities by flagging their test scores for colleges.
August 22, 2018 – Education Week
How Private Schools and Districts Partner Up on Special Education
Districts still have legal responsibility for private school students with disabilities within their boundaries, but it can be a tricky relationship to navigate.
August 2, 2018 – Education Week
Advocates Worried About Special Ed. Testing Waivers Under ESSA
Nearly half of the states have been given wiggle room in complying with a provision reserving alternative tests for students with the most-severe cognitive disabilities.
June 20, 2018 – Education Week
A Year Ago the Supreme Court Raised the Bar for Special Ed. What's Happened Since?
The Endrew F. decision broadened the standard of what’s required on behalf of students with disabilities, putting a renewed focus on those needs, advocates say.
May 2, 2018 – Education Week
An Interview With DeVos' New Special Ed. Chief
Johnny Collett’s selection to oversee special education for the U.S. Department of Education was a rare point of agreement between the Trump administration and the disability-advocacy community.
April 25, 2018 – Education Week
Ed. Dept. Policing ESSA Rule Involving Testing, Special Education
Some states have been told they’ll need to change the way they assess students with severe cognitive disabilities because of changes under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
April 25, 2018 – Education Week
New Guidelines Let Civil Rights Office Ignore Cases From Serial Complainers
Opponents say changes intended to make the complaint process more efficient may end up scuttling some complaints that have merit.
April 11, 2018 – Education Week
Students With Emotional Disabilities: Facts About This Vulnerable Population
Advocates worry students with special education needs such as “emotional disturbance” may be stigmatized in light of the intense spotlight on accused Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz’s mental health history.
March 21, 2018 – Education Week
The Tough, Often Lonely Job of Teaching Incarcerated Students
Schools inside juvenile justice facilities struggle mightily to find and hold onto teachers who have the skills to deliver meaningful education to some of society's most at-risk students.
March 7, 2018 – Education Week
Getting Help Fast for Disabled, Homeless Students Isn't Easy
Nearly 1.4 million children in public school experience homelessness. Eighteen percent of them have a disability, too.
March 7, 2018 – Education Week

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