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Special education

Sub switch keeps Kansas elementaries in-person

Matt Zalaznick -
To allow elementary school students to continue learning in-person, the Shawnee Mission School District had to shift substitutes from its secondary schools.

Know your virtual meeting platform, ensure parent participation

Florence Simmons -
A Q&A with a school attorney about virtual IEP and 504 team meeting tools, including legal considerations and conversation facilitation

4 steps to creating contingency plans to implement IEPs

Cara Nissman -
When schools aren't able to operate under standard conditions, IEP teams must ensure there are plans in place for special education students are still receive services.

5 strategies to address student school refusal

Cara Nissman -
When anxiety is causing a refusal to attend school, educators and support staff can take several actions to help, including teaching coping strategies and promoting social modeling.

Independent study vs. distance learning for students with disabilities

Cara Nissman -
School teams should respond with FAPE in mind when a parent of a student with a disability requests independent study from home.

Teaching in a crisis: Finding solutions during a pandemic

Chris Burt -
Six teachers discuss how they are creatively managing different types of instruction, and how policymakers and stakeholders can help.

Teaching in a crisis: Life on the front lines and on video screens

Chris Burt -
Six educators share their thoughts on the fear of COVID-19, the connections with students and parents and the staffing shortages in schools.

45 years of IDEA milestones

Amy E. Slater -
Our infographic highlights some of the notable changes and court decisions between 1975, when it first became federal law that states receive funding to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities, and 2017.

Teaching in a crisis: Educators discuss morale amid COVID-19

Chris Burt -
Six teachers across the country reflect on instruction, time management and learning in 2020.

The 17 cities with big gaps in charter, public student funding

Chris Burt -
A study from the University of Arkansas shows the disparities between the charter and public school groups, in some cases as much as a $16,000 difference between pupils.

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