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Special education

How potential Title IX overhaul expands protections for students with disabilities

After more than a year and on the 50th anniversary of the law, the U.S. Department of Education has proposed updates to Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding.

Be a presenter at LRP’s 44th National Institute

The deadline to submit your proposal is June 27, 2022.

K-12 leaders are warning Congress of a ‘national crisis’ of teacher shortages

While the safety of educators and students is a concern that plays a part in teacher recruiting and retention, several other factors related to teacher recruitment and compensation need to be addressed, experts say.

Why some special ed services worked, and some did not, during remote instruction

The move to remote meetings increased parent participation. But special educators had a harder time conducting assessments, providing counseling and completing other interventions.

Top 10 states where the most in-person learning occurred during COVID

“School closures may ultimately prove to be the most costly policy decision of the pandemic era.” That’s the somber conclusion made by researchers taking a fresh look at the economic and other impacts of COVID. 

Biden’s 2023 budget includes $11.9 billion boost for education

President's budget request includes $1 billion in funding for school counselors and mental health professionals. The administration proposed similar funding in 2022 but it was cut from the final spending package.

Mon Mar 28th, 2022

How to better engage families of English learners and special ed students

Empowering your staff to connect with parents should only be the first step in your district’s goals for deeper family engagement.
Thu Feb 17th, 2022

How artificial intelligence is poised to change the future of education

AI's prevalence is all around, but it is up to educators to embrace it and use intuitive technologies to fuel all students.
Fri Jan 28th, 2022

Learn strategies for identifying, evaluating, and addressing needs of students with anxiety

This year's edition of Anxiety Disorders in the Classroom: An Action Guide to Identification, Evaluation, and Intervention details how to uncover and address anxiety in the school setting.
Wed Dec 22nd, 2021

New pamphlet offers practical guidance to extended school year services

The guide includes methods for determining ESY needs as well as considerations for planning and delivering ESY services
Mon Dec 13th, 2021

Find ways to design high quality instructional programs for students with significant needs

Serving Students With Severe and Multiple Disabilities: A Guide to Strategies for Successful Learning — Second Edition addresses how districts can provide instruction to enable students with severe and multiple disabilities to achieve consistent growth and progress.
Mon Dec 6th, 2021