Preparing for the Unexpected: Individualized Contingency Plans for Students With Disabilities helps team members understand how to develop student-specific contingency plans while complying with the IDEA's procedural and FAPE requirements,
Students have had to get used to seeing someone's face in front of them on a screen, as well as seeing their own faces, says one special education teacher.
Civics and history education must be rebuilt, say scholars who have developed an extensive inquiry-based, social studies roadmap for a less polarized society.
Reaction to the confirmation from education groups was mostly positive, with many stating they are ready to work with the new education secretary on key issues.
Districts must plan to administer statewide assessments this spring, despite obstacles posed by remote learning and other situations related to COVID-19 pandemic responses.
While some applauded the flexibility from accountability and reporting, the requirement to administer statewide summative tests has been met with concern in many quarters.
Biden administration guidance says schools should not require students to return to schools in person for 'the sole purpose of taking tests' and offers waivers for accountability systems.
