Special education

What Biden’s K-12 COVID recovery policies will look like

FETC keynote speaker discusses how Title I schools, universal prekindergarten and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act could all see increased funding under the Biden administration.

How to address behavioral issues during COVID

Interviews with the student and parents can determine whether a functional behavioral assessment is needed—and with remote learning so prevalent identifying needs in this way is more important than ever.

How to promote students’ perceived sense of control

Students who have had anxiety and depression even pre-pandemic, particularly those with autism and other disabilities, may feel safer when they are given opportunities to feel in control.

10 items public charters are hoping for from Biden administration

From funding to increasing diversity among teachers, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools says it is important that they aren't forgotten in the next four years.

4 inclusive school bus transportation strategies

As a related service that must be included in a student's IEP if required to benefit from special education, transportation to and from school may require more thought than expected, particularly during COVID.

This district has a vaccine plan for employees but not the doses

Clarksville Montgomery Schools in Tennessee want to get all grades back in person and provide a layer of security for teachers and staff. but a slow rollout from the state is hampering those efforts.

New resource helps districts follow MTSS principles when meeting students’ behavioral needs

Integrating and Enhancing Social and Behavioral Learning Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports provides a solid foundation for districts to ensure their intervention strategies address the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges students face.

Biden nominates Marten to be deputy secretary of U.S. Education Department

San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten has been announced as Biden's nominee deputy secretary of the U.S. Education Department.

Paras and remote learning data collection

How paraprofessionals can help teachers collect data on student behaviors and progress when students are engaged in distance learning

6 ways to teach SEL skills remotely

Creative ideas for addressing social-emotional learning to meet an IEP goal for a student with disabilities

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