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Special education

This superintendent wants everyone to know his district’s 4 big philosophies

Matt Zalaznick -
At the top of Superintendent Rupak Gandhi's summer to-do list is telling everyone that Fargo Public Schools is about honesty in education, supporting the LGBTQ+ community and disability justice.

One more Texas takeover: State seizing control of special ed in Austin ISD

Matt Zalaznick -
Texas Education Agency officials said in a 31-page report that Austin ISD failed to follow a state-imposed improvement plan that found the district did not evaluate students in need of special education or provide services to those students.

Should more states resort to ’emergency permits’ to hire special ed staff?

Micah Ward -
In Texas, districts are allowed to use emergency permits to hire non-certified teachers to meet staffing needs. One district has tripled its special ed staff hiring numbers this school year, but is it worth it?

5 ways to help special education students reach their learning goals

Monique Villareal -
Evidence-based practice-enabled platforms let teachers create individual learning opportunities for students in special education.

Digital Wellness: Supporting Social-Emotional Learning Through Technology

District Administration -
Thursday, February 16 at 3 pm ET

Attend this web seminar to learn more about digital wellness and how to leverage existing tools in your district to promote SEL and the digital wellbeing of students.

Feds reach deal to protect disabled students in Florida district from seclusion

Matt Zalaznick -
Students with disabilities will no longer face disciplinary isolation after a federal investigation found they had been physically and verbally abused in Florida's Okaloosa County School District.

Why accessibility tools and apps can be a boon for all students

Ginger Dewey -
By definition, documents and web pages are accessible when individuals with disabilities can engage the content; however, everyone benefits from what these tools can do.

What do school leaders need to know to help disabled students rebound?

Matt Zalaznick -
Unknowns include how many students are being identified for special education, how many students are awaiting services and whether underqualified teachers are filling vacancies.

Why special education services in Head Start programs are falling behind

Micah Ward -
Special education services and individualized education programs aren't being fully implemented in a timely letter, officials write.

4 reasons these are the hardest school positions to staff right now

Matt Zalaznick -
Special education teachers and transportation staff accounted for the most concerning school staff shortages, a survey finds.

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