Building Students’ Independence and Preparedness for the Future Instruction on activities of daily living helps middle school students in special education develop important skills like organization, hygiene, and self-advocacy.

Incorporating Activities of Daily Living instruction in your middle school special education classroom can help students build independence, protect their dignity, and prepare them for high school and beyond.

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Alaska House Committee forwards resolution urging Congress to fully fund IDEA after testimony on rural service gaps After testimony from district and statewide special education leaders about workforce shortages, service wait lists and fiscal strain, the House Education Committee moved House Joint Resolution 45 urging Congress to fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act at its original 40% commitment.

Alaska's House Education Committee is calling on Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, highlighting urgent workforce shortages and service gaps that threaten students' futures.

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Many parents of children with developmental disabilities experience two major emotional shocks.
Diagnosis. And graduation.
The second happens when school services disappear and the adult disability system begins.
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"Reading comprehension is one of the most complex behaviors that we engage in on a regular basis." -Nancy Hennessy

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Nancy Hanks principal, special‑education teacher outline inclusive model to North Spencer school board At its March meeting, the North Spencer County School Corporation heard a presentation from Nancy Hanks Elementary leaders describing an inclusion approach where special‑education staff push into general classrooms and use RTI and data to support mixed‑ability instruction.

Nancy Hanks Elementary is transforming education with an inclusive model that keeps students with IEPs engaged in the classroom alongside their peers, promoting a culture of collaboration and support.

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A Comprehensive History of Special Education in Georgia: Legal Landmarks & 2026 Policy Shifts - dp-ho Explore the History of Special Education in Georgia from the 19th century to 2027. Discover how IDEA, GADOE policies, and AI are shaping inclusive classrooms...

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Ed Department May Offload Special Education Soon, Advocates Warn As the U.S. Department of Education continues to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, disability advocates are concerned that special education could be up next.

As the U.S. Department of Education continues to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, disability advocates are concerned that #SpecialEducation could be up next. #disabilities #EducationDepartment

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How Digital Therapy Platforms Improve Outcomes for Children with Special Needs Learn how digital therapy platforms help therapists, educators, and families deliver consistent therapy programs and improve outcomes for children with special needs.

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1st Circuit: Equal Benefit Requirement for Religious Schools Does Not Extend to All Private Schools In Hellman v. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education , (1st Cir., March 20, 2026), parents contended that their chi...

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House advances proposal to let some 3‑year‑olds with special needs enroll in public preschool; bill moves to Senate after close vote The Maine House voted to advance a bill allowing districts to enroll 3‑year‑olds identified with special needs in public preschool (state-funded for those identified) while leaving enrollment of typically developing 3‑year‑olds optional at local cost. The measure passed 75–67 after extended debate about screening, costs and rural impacts.

Maine's House just advanced a pivotal bill that could reshape public preschool access for 3-year-olds with special needs, but fierce debate over funding and local impacts continues.

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Deaf People Often Not Type Things Normally: The Fascinating Truth Behind a Unique Cultural Language 2026-27🌟 🎯 - dp-ho Explore why deaf people often not type things normally in this 2026 linguistic guide. Discover the impact of Sign Language syntax, AI accessibility tools, and

Why do deaf people often not type things normally? 🧠

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DiveIn: Diving into Special Education's Most Complex and Pressing Debates Join Dr. Federico Waitoller for DiveIn, the podcast that explores the most complex and pressing debates in Special Education. Sponsored by the Division of Research of the Council for Exceptional…

“Descriptive differences don’t tell us whether bias is occurring—we must compare similar students.”
— Paul Morgan

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Autism and Visual Impairment, A Hidden Impact in 2026-27 - dp-ho Explore the intersection of Autism and Visual Impairment. Discover how sensory integration and specialized strategies support cognitive development and

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Is YULIA WEDEL America's Favorite Teacher? Teaching in special education has been such a joy! I love my students and want to see them thrive and grow.

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DC Schools Discriminated Against Students With Disabilities, OCR Finds The school district, which has one of highest rates of special education complaints in the nation, often forces families to sue for their kids to receive services, the U.S. Department of Education sai...

The school district, which has one of highest rates of #SpecialEducation complaints in the nation, often forces families to sue for their kids to receive services, the U.S. Department of Education said. #disabilities

Graphic promoting the AEFP 2026 Conversation Group titled “Building and Sustaining a Strong Special Education Workforce Through Policy‑Relevant Research.” Event details read “March 20 at 4:30pm CT | Zurich D Ballroom,” with four speaker headshots labeled Elizabeth Bettini (SPARC Center, Co‑Director), Allison Gilmour (SPARC Center, Co‑Director), Loretta Mason‑Williams (SPARC Center, Co‑Principal Investigator), and Roddy Theobald (SPARC Center, Director). SPARC logo and sparccenter.org appear at the bottom.

At #AEFP2026 & interested in #SpecialEducation research? Join SPARC Center experts @lizbettini.bsky.social, @afgilmour.bsky.social, @lmasonwms.bsky.social & @roddy-theobald.bsky.social for a conversation group tomorrow at 4:30 pm in the Zurich D Ballroom!

Committee hears SB 23 to add civics requirement; sponsors, iCivics and teachers urge changes to fiscal and waiver language Senate Bill 23, a proposal to require a civics graduation pathway in Alaska high schools, was presented March 18; witnesses supported project-based assessment and teacher training, while the committee asked the sponsor to work with DEED on a large fiscal note and to clarify special-education waiver language.

A new proposal in Alaska could soon make civics a graduation requirement, aiming to enhance students' understanding of democracy and civic duty.

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Social Isolation: A Growing Challenge for People with Disabilities in 2027 - dp-ho Social isolation among people with disabilities is a significant issue, exacerbated by physical, social, and systemic barriers, leading to increased feelings..

Disability rights ke hawale se social isolation ek critical topic hai. Hum ek aisa kal banana chahte hain jahan har shaks mehfooz aur connected mehsoos kare. ✨

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A Refreshing Approach to Continuous Improvement for Special Education Systems As a member of the Marzano Research team, I've had the privilege of working on a number of special education (SPED) systems review projects. Today, I want to share our unique approach and highlight…

SPED program enrollment rising? Expenses creeping up? Staff stretched thin?

A #SPED review helps districts understand what’s happening, why, and what changes may have the biggest impact. Read how this collaborative process is strengthening SPED systems.

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