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Special education

Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of education stimulus funds

Charles Hendrix -
U.S. Education Department will be making nearly $122 billion in ESSER funds allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan Act available to state educational agencies this month.

Side-by-side: ESSER, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER allowable activities

Charles Hendrix -
What money from the three funding bills - CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and the American Rescue Plan, can be spent on.

How teletherapy helps districts cover special ed shortages

Matt Zalaznick -
Administrators have faced a range of challenges during education's big shift online, but many have found new opportunities that should outlast the pandemic.

4 ways to make SEL a bigger priority in your district

Kelley Morrison -
Here are four steps that all school districts can start using now to support social-emotional learning and eliminate equity gaps.

What to consider when drafting individualized contingency plans

Johnny Jackson -
Having individualized contingency plans in place can help garner trust among parents and ease transitions for students to remote learning.

Use concise language, case law to navigate compensatory education requests

Johnny Jackson -
Parents who believe their concerns are heard and their children's needs are understood are less likely to pursue compensatory education, attorney says.

7 ways to strengthen your leadership skills during pandemic

Cara Nissman -
To continue to lead staff effectively as the pandemic continues, special education directors may want to take cues from strong leaders in other industries.

3 ways teams can meet students’ assistive technology needs

Florence Simmons -
IEP team may need to work with other departments to ensure that students have the technology they need to receive free appropriate public education.

How to overcome disproportionality in our schools

Jason Botel -
Here are five action items to help prevent and address significant disproportionality. We must take a proactive, preventative approach to increase equitable practices.

4 important transition topics for students graduating this year

Florence Simmons -
IDEA requires that IEPs for older students include services designed to move special education students successfully to post-school settings.

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