This article was written by Franczek P.C. of Education Week on November 8, 2021. In this second blog post in our series on the OSERS Question and Answerdocument on IDEA requirements related to returning to in-person instruction, we are focusing on two questions relevant to this time of transition and uncertainty. (Our first post highlighted the […]

This article was written by Julie Perkins of NewsTimes on November 7, 2021.  Allison Mannix used to try to teach kids how to do laundry or bake without a functioning washer, dryer or oven. She’s the teacher for Broadview Middle School’s STEPS program, or the Students Training in Academic and Pre-Vocational Skills, which includes students […]

This article was written by Leo Adkins of the Sunday Vision on November 6, 2021. 15% of the entire globe is experiencing either one or another form of disability. 80% of these marginalized groups are from developing countries. The challenges of the specially-abled people are many but most of the outcomes of the hurdle that […]

This article was written by Jillian Atelsek of the Frederick News-Post and posted by Government Technology.com on November 1, 2021. The classroom next door was getting rowdy, but Pam Adams-Campbell didn’t seem to notice. She smiled, alone in her small office. Her eyes were fixed on the computer monitor in front of her, balanced on […]

This article was written by Jenna Reisgen of The Daily Nexus on November 1, 2021. UC Santa Barbara received a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education in June to fund a collaborative program that will prepare Ph.D. students in Special Education and School Psychology on how to serve and support students with […]

This article was written by Shawnna Yashar and published by the Fairfax Times on November 1, 2021. Dear Editor – This week, my husband and I had our son’s parent teacher conference. He’s reading at a first-grade level. He’s 9 and should be in 4th grade.    Private testing diagnosed him with dyslexia in August 2020. […]

This article was written by Michelle Diament of the Disability Scoop on November 1, 2021 Amid concerns about a decline in referrals, federal officials are pressing states to ensure that young kids with disabilities receive the early intervention services they’re entitled to. The U.S. Department of Education released two guidance documents late last week clarifying […]

This article was written by Crystal Martinez of KRGV News 5 on November 1, 2021. The Texas Education Agency is giving some financial help to parents of students in need of special education services. The pandemic has set kids back educationally, but for students already needing extra help in school, it’s taking an extra toll. […]

This article was written by Jack Nissen of Fox2Detroit on October 26, 2021. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A Southfield school that offers education to students with special needs will be closed Tuesday due to a staffing shortage. The Kennedy Learning Center, located on Mt. Vernon said its students would be learning from home on Tuesday. It’s […]

This article was written by Barbara A. Glassman and Frankie Miranda and published by The 74 Million. Charmaine Salmon is an Afro-Latina single mother of two struggling to keep a roof over her head. Like many Black and Latino parents in New York City, she fears for her children’s future. Remote learning was extremely tough. […]