Parents and teachers warn proposed cuts to paraprofessionals and co‑teaching roles will erode inclusion in BPS At a City Council hearing, parents and teachers described school‑level consequences of proposed FY26 cuts — including eliminated multilingual teacher roles and six inclusion paraprofessionals at some schools — and urged restoring positions to preserve co‑teaching and one‑to‑one supports.

Proposed budget cuts in Boston threaten vital inclusion supports in schools, igniting concern among parents and teachers about the future of multilingual education and co-teaching models.

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Secondary leaders spotlight test gains, inclusion work and expanded pathways Middle- and high-school leaders told the board the district has seen MAP test growth, high extracurricular participation and a College Board 2025 AP Honor Roll recognition for Collingswood High School; administrators emphasized inclusion coaching and plans for new engineering and business pathways.

Collingswood schools are making remarkable strides, with over 73% of students reading at or above grade level and an impressive array of new college and career pathways on the horizon!

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Pueblo students and staff urge board to spare the school, citing band, theater, GATE and autism supports Students, teachers and parents told the Kyrene board Nov. 5 that Pueblo Middle School provides unique arts, gifted and special‑education services and asked the district to keep the campus open or delay closure to allow current cohorts to finish. Several speakers said Pueblo's inclusive programs and a $6,000 grant‑funded peer‑led autism awareness/"W

Pueblo Middle School students, teachers, and families are fighting to keep their beloved arts-focused campus open, emphasizing its vital role in their education and social-emotional growth.

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Poudre School District probes lagging on‑time graduation rates for students with IEPs; launches targeted outreach and transition supports Board members and district officials spent the largest portion of the Nov. 4 meeting focused on graduation and dropout outcomes for students with individualized education programs (IEPs). Staff said students with IEPs show typical annual academic growth on normed tests but graduate on time at lower rates than peers and comparable districts; the IS/

Despite showing impressive academic growth, students with IEPs in Poudre School District are struggling to graduate on time, prompting immediate action from district officials.

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Poudre School District: students with IEPs show typical academic growth but lag in on‑time graduation rates District officials told the school board academic growth for students supported by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is about a year’s growth in a year’s time, but on‑time graduation rates for that group remain below state and peer districts. The district opened a Transition Pathways Academy and created an EEO diploma pathway this year; the

Poudre School District students with IEPs are achieving impressive academic growth, yet their on-time graduation rates remain alarmingly low compared to peers.

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Families and providers urge committee to allow medically necessary ABA services in schools Witnesses, including parents and board‑certified behavior analysts, told the House Education and Workforce Committee that House Bill 50‑44 would let medically prescribed applied behavior analysis (ABA) providers work in schools to support students with autism and other needs; advocates said the change is budget‑neutral and could reduce exclusions,;

A new bill aims to revolutionize education for students with autism by ensuring they receive essential ABA therapy right in their classrooms.

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TACE review finds strengths and gaps in LCPS special‑education services; district to craft 3–5 year action plan An external TACE team presented an audit of Las Cruces Public Schools’ special‑education program, noting gains in elementary reading for students with disabilities, stagnant math outcomes, higher exclusionary discipline in more‑restrictive placements and attendance challenges. LCPS will develop a multi‑year implementation plan with TACE support.

A recent audit reveals promising reading gains for students with disabilities in Las Cruces Public Schools, but alarming stagnation in math proficiency and rising disciplinary issues demand urgent attention.

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School Board Approves $350,000 Contract for Nursing Services for New Students Board authorizes funding for specialized nursing services due to enrollment of new students.

Mesa Unified School District is making a bold move by approving a $350,000 contract to provide vital nursing services for students with unique needs!

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BF Day Elementary parents rally for fair special education staffing measures Parents urge school board to address inequities in special education staffing for inclusion.

Parents at BF Day Elementary are rallying for urgent changes to the staffing model, asserting that recent cuts are jeopardizing the inclusion of special education students in general classrooms.

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Best Buddies Ohio seeks $100K budget allocation for developmental disability programs Best Buddies Ohio requests funding to support friendships and skills for individuals with disabilities

Ohio's Best Buddies organization is fighting for $100K in funding to continue changing lives by fostering friendships and leadership skills for individuals with disabilities.

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Parents advocate for inclusion of start program in after school proposal Parents express concerns over IEP and 504 plan support in new after school proposal.

Parents are demanding better support for IEPs and 504 plans in the Robla School District, stressing the importance of maintaining successful after-school programs for their children with disabilities.

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Montana Legislature approves tuition reimbursement rules for out-of-district students Montana's HB 250 mandates districts to reimburse tuition for out-of-district student attendance.

Montana's House Bill 250 could revolutionize school funding by mandating districts to reimburse tuition for out-of-district students, sparking a heated debate on educational equity and financial responsibility.

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Youth Jobs and Resource Fair scheduled for March 29 with transportation for IEP students Youth jobs fair on March 29 offers opportunities and support for IEP students' transportation.

Exciting opportunities await at the upcoming Youth Jobs and Resource Fair, with special support for students with IEPs to ensure everyone can participate!

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Senate Bill 5263 proposes increased special education funding in Washington state Legislators discuss Senate Bill 5263 to enhance funding for special education services across districts.

Washington State is on the verge of a pivotal overhaul in special education funding that could change the lives of 154,000 students!

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Arkansas honors DJ Daniel and Down Syndrome Day with new resolutions Arkansas passes resolutions celebrating DJ Daniel and recognizing Down Syndrome Day.

Arkansas celebrated resilience and inclusion as the House Management Committee honored cancer survivor DJ Daniel and recognized Down Syndrome Day in a powerful show of community spirit.

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Commissioner implements funding for services for visually impaired students Commissioner allocates funds for educational services and resources for visually impaired children.

Connecticut's groundbreaking Senate Bill 1158 is set to revolutionize education for visually impaired students by providing vital resources and support – but will it pass?

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Parent advocates demand protection for IEP students at district meeting Parents urge board to preserve inclusion specialists and protect services for disabled students.

Parents and educators are raising their voices against cuts to essential services for students with disabilities, demanding protection for inclusion specialists and accountability from the East Side Union High School District Board.

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Educator urges school board to embrace pride flags and support student inclusion Educator urges Board to embrace pride flags, promoting inclusion and support for all students.

A heated debate erupted in New Jersey as community members rallied against new school policies that threaten to silence vital symbols of inclusion like pride flags, raising urgent questions about student well-being and freedom of expression.

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