Parents, advocates and teachers praise restoration of elementary special education department chairs Multiple parents, teachers and disability advocates at the Feb. 10 hearing thanked the school administration for restoring full funding for elementary special education department chairs and urged the board to keep the positions to ensure equitable, timely services for students with disabilities.

Parents and advocates emphasize that restoring funding for special education department chairs is crucial to ensuring timely, effective support for students with disabilities.

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Subcommittee advances House Bill 299 to revise SOL assessment rules for special education students A K–12 appropriations subcommittee voted to report House Bill 299, which clarifies alternatives to Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments for special education students, repeals three-year growth assessments, and directs the Board of Education to issue local grading guidance by Sept. 1, 2026.

Virginia's House subcommittee just advanced a pivotal bill that could reshape assessment standards for special education students—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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State Education Department reviews funding for private special education services State caps funding for private special education while promoting public alternatives for students.

Virginia's latest meeting on special education funding reveals a $5 million cut and sparks a critical conversation about the future of student services.

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Teachers Owen and Robinson present hybrid model for special education success Teachers highlight effective hybrid model improving literacy outcomes for special education students.

A groundbreaking hybrid teaching model is transforming literacy outcomes for special education students, showcasing remarkable growth and innovation in the classroom!

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Prince William County Schools expand work-based learning for special education students Schools enhance job skills programs and add community partners for student opportunities.

Prince William County Schools are revolutionizing special education by expanding work-based learning opportunities and forging new community partnerships for students with special needs!

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