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Three districts that created noteworthy PD programs

These Districts of Distinction runners-up developed noteworthy programs that improved professional learning for teachers.

Get the free DA guide to K-12 esports

Interested in academic esports? Access this free guidebook to learn more.

Calling All Speakers: Academic Esports Conference and Expo

LRP Media Group is accepting presentation proposals for our newly launched conference, which is scheduled for October 19-21, 2020, at the Hilton Chicago. If you are an influencer or leader in esports and education and are interested in speaking at the show, check out our call for submissions.

Easy-to-use resource helps new educators get up to speed on special education rules

It's back to school time and LRP Publications, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, announced that it has a released a teacher training guide that prepares new teachers to serve students with disabilities.

LRP’s “Roadmap to Eligibility” walks educators through sets of evaluating students with disabilities

LRP Publications has released the book "Roadmap to IDEA/Section 504 Compliance: Eligibility Determinations," which takes educators through the process of deciding whether a student qualifies as a student with a disability under either the IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Updated Answer Book offers new guidance on frequently litigated transportation issues

Like its predecessors, the 2019 Transportation Answer Book from LRP Publications uses a question-and-answer format to discuss common transportation-related issues such as eligibility for transportation services, method and means of transportation, pickup and delivery of students, personnel issues, behavior management, discipline, and safety issues.

People Watch: Palm Beach County administrator to lead district in Washington state

Regional Superintendent Ian Saltzman is named superintendent of Everett School District.

Present at the 40th Future of Education Technology Conference

DA's national Future of Education Technology Conference announces the call for proposals for FETC 2020, to be held January 14-17, 2020 in Miami.

FETC opens call for submissions for 2020 conference

DA's Future of Education Technology Conference is accepting presentation proposals for its 2020 event, to be held January 14-17 in Miami.

FETC 2019: 3 E’s for inclusive and future-focused STEM Education

In her closing keynote at FETC, Dr. Mae Jemison, a renowned astronaut, engineer, entrepreneur, physician and educator, challenged school leaders to prepare students to be agile adapters to succeed in a workforce that is heavily driven by, and changing with, technological advances.

FETC 2019 Features Increased Attendance and Record-Setting Expo Hall

More than 10,000 educators from all 50 states and 75 countries attended the annual event, along with a record-setting 470+ exhibiting companies.