HB 1563: Relative to Special Education Aid: Reaching Higher NH What This Means: On Monday, the Senate Education Finance Committee will hear testimony on HB1563 (Rep. Ladd), which makes changes to the funding formula for special education. Special education cos

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Blackhawk SD previews budget mix and timeline; board adds finance consent items and approves personnel report District presenters outlined a budget preview emphasizing local tax reliance and state advocacy funds, warned about unfunded mandates and a tight timeline; the board voted to add finance consent items to the April 16 voting agenda and approved the human resources report.

Blackhawk School District is gearing up for a crucial budget season, revealing a mix of funding sources and highlighting pressing challenges like rising special education costs.

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Calling All Advocates!
Advocate Late Nite is now in the  Learning Center this Sunday w/David & Cynthia discussing "The Business of Advocacy." Register for reminders: https://learn.copaa.org/p/advocatelatenite2026 #AdvocateLateNite

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🌟 New Blog Alert! In this week’s Behaviorally Speaking: Insights for Change Makers blog, I reflect on my conversation with Dr. Ashlee Brown about resetting special education systems.
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The Politics of Administrative Ease: Public Access to Local Special Education Information What political and administrative resources contribute to the realization of rights in the United States? We examine this puzzle in the context of rights to education for students with disabilities by measuring the administrative ease of accessing local special education information: the extent to which governments actively reduce learning costs and make information accessible.

I'm excited to share our latest EdWorking paper, "The Politics of Administrative Ease: Public Access to Local Special Education Information" (w/ @lindseykaler.bsky.social
and co-authors).
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Resident urges board not to close Little Cruisers as members refer preschool policy to committee At the Groveport Madison Schools board meeting, parent Jane Decker urged the board not to close the Little Cruisers preschool, citing high state evaluation scores and concerns about special-education placements. The board referred a disputed revision to preschool policy IGCGR to the policy committee for more stakeholder input.

Jane Decker passionately defended the Little Cruisers preschool program, warning that its closure could jeopardize vital support for young learners and their families.

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Board hears legislative briefing as members flag transportation, IEP amendments The OPS board received a legislative committee update on April 20 that flagged proposed amendments to LB937 and LB1050, including an amendment (formerly LB507) that could expand special-education transportation obligations for Omaha Public Schools and another amendment that would give parents veto authority over IEP changes.

Omaha Public Schools faces potential upheaval as proposed amendments to key legislation could drastically change special education transportation and parental control over IEPs.

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Scranton school board declares emergency for 1509 Maple Street to speed renovations, approves Jim Connors naming amid process objections The Scranton School District board voted to reject previously received bids for renovations at 1509 Maple Street, declared an emergency to enable expedited procurement under 24 PS 7‑751 and authorized the superintendent to implement emergency contracts. The board also approved naming the site the Jim Connors Learning Center at Monticello East after a contested discussion about public input to the naming process.

The Scranton School Board has declared an emergency to expedite renovations at the Maple Street facility, aiming to support special-education students by 2026, all while navigating a controversial naming process.

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Residents and teachers press committee on school structure, special education and capacity During public comment at the Town of Buckfield withdrawal committee meeting, residents urged clarity on the district structure post-withdrawal and teachers described overcrowded classrooms and rising special-education enrollments, calling for those operational concerns to be central to budget planning.

As residents and teachers voice concerns over rising special education needs and overcrowded classrooms, the future of Buckfield's school structure hangs in the balance.

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Shaping Schools To Fit Students With Disabilities Leads To Academic Gains Usually students with disabilities bear the burden of advocating for accommodations. But at three schools, these students are at the center of operations — and it's paying off with improved outcomes.

Usually students with #disabilities bear the burden of advocating for accommodations. But at three schools, these students are at the center of operations — and it's paying off with improved outcomes. #SpecialEducation

DRDP reports are more than ratings—they help tell each child’s learning story and support smooth transitions.

Get tips, webinar info, and quick guidance on using reports effectively.

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#DRDP #DRAccess #SpecialEducation #EarlyLearning

Image of RISE powered by Autism Alliance of Michigan logo that says, 'Statewide Coalition Launches RISE to Advance Michigan Special Education Reform. Education, parent, disability, and policy organizations back full implementation of the MI Blueprint. https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/education-initiatives/rise/

Text that says '"The MI Blueprint reflects years of listening, analysis, and collaboration," said Heather Eckner, Director of Statewide Education at Autism Alliance of Michigan. "RISE exists to make sure Michigan honors that work by implementing the Blueprint fully and responsibly. This is not about quick fixes. It's about building a system that schools can rely on and students across Michigan can count on." Logo: RISE Powered Autism Alliance of Michigan'

Text that says '"This is about following through on a plan Michigan communities helped build," said Venessa Keesler, President & CEO, Launch Michigan. "Full implementation provides the clarity, stability, and alignment schools need to plan responsibly and deliver consistent support to students across the state." RISE Powered Alliance of Michigan'

Text that says '"For students to truly have their needs met, they need the funding and resources to support them," said Brian Love, State Director of EdTrust- Midwest. "State policymakers have laudably recognized that they need to invest more for students with the greatest needs, particularly students from low-income backgrounds and English Leaners. Now it's time to recognize the true cost to support the needs of students with disabilities. We're proud to partner with others in the RISE coalition to implement the Μι Blueprint and ensure fair funding for all Michigan students." RISE Powered by Autism Alliance of Michigan'

Michigan has a plan to modernize special education funding. Now it’s time to follow through.

RISE is a new statewide coalition supporting full implementation of the MI Blueprint.

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#RISE #MIBlueprint #SpecialEducation #MIeducation

Good news as special school is set to open up in this Kildare town A Senator has asserted that the new facility 'will increase capacity for students with additional needs across the county'

Good news as special #school is set to open up in this #Kildare town

#SpecialEducation #KildareNews #Education #LocalPolitics #Schools

Trump Budget Calls For Eliminating Key Disability Programs President Donald Trump wants to stop directing federal funds to the nation's university centers on developmental disabilities, multiple Individuals with Disabilities Education Act programs and much mo...

President Donald #Trump wants to stop directing federal funds to the nation’s university centers on developmental #disabilities, multiple Individuals with Disabilities Education Act programs and much more. #SpecialEducation #funding

Neurodivergent middle schoolers often need more than what can or should be written into an IEP. Small changes across the school day and environment can reduce overload, and improve access to learning and friends.

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Happening this week: Preparing for Transitions — our Using the DRDP in Special Education webinar on how the DRDP can support smoother, more intentional transition planning. April 8, 12:00–1:00 pm #DRDP #SpecialEducation #EarlyLearning

Navigating School Choice at the Intersection of Disability, Race, and Class: Mothers of Students With Disabilities Accessing Information in Competitive Local Education Markets - Federico R. Waitoller, Christopher Lubienski, 2025 In this study, we examine how mothers of students with disabilities (SWDs) from different racial and class backgrounds access information about schools in compe...

New article in Exceptional Children! We examined how mothers of students with disabilities search for school information in competitive education markets and how race, class & geography shape what they find.

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Board approves QuestPoint contract, Chromebooks loan application, declares surplus bus and adopts policy updates During the meeting the board approved a contract with QuestPoint Group for IEP/speech services, authorized a low-interest common-school loan application to purchase Chromebooks (including a maintenance contract), declared a 2013 Bluebird special-education bus surplus, and approved second-reading updates to board policy; all items passed by roll-call vote.

The board just approved a crucial contract for IEP therapy services and secured a loan for new Chromebooks, all while declaring an old special-ed bus as surplus!

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#IN #CitizenPortal #SpecialEducation #PolicyUpdates

A major study finds special education helps students. But is it enough? The findings are strikingly positive: Students made large, sustained gains after getting services. The harder question is whether special education could work even better.

Groundbreaking new research shows special ed delivers immediate, large, and lasting academic gains for students. A big win for equity and learning! 
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Dr. Caldwell: Medicaid audit largely clean; district readies for state monitoring and IEP redesign Dr. Caldwell told the committee the district's Medicaid audit (50 records) produced no required repayments; the district will submit a corrective action plan for transportation logs, is preparing extended-school-year staffing, is rolling out a Section 504 workflow module in Aspen, and is planning to implement IEP changes prompted by Senate Bill 2526.

Dr. Caldwell announced a clean Medicaid audit for the district, paving the way for exciting changes in special education and compliance with new state requirements!

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Every Easter, the 13yo's special school have a display of art and craft work in the main entrance to York council offices - we made a visit - a great way of trying to boost self-esteem in a school where the kids often have very little.
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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.

Students can build their independence and preparedness for life beyond your classroom through explicit instruction in Activities for Daily Living.

Educator Nicole Iappelli shares the importance of ADLs and how to bring them into your middle school special education classroom.

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Senate Disabilities Committee advances a slate of disability-related bills, referring several to committees The Senate Disabilities Committee on March 31, 2026, reported multiple bills addressing daycare emergency plans, housing options for people with developmental disabilities, early intervention eligibility and more; several measures were referred to Senate Finance or Education for further review.

New York's Senate Disabilities Committee is taking bold steps to enhance emergency planning and housing for people with disabilities, pushing forward a series of crucial bills!

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York Suburban to bring IU 'fair share' classrooms in-house, add autistic support and K–2 intensive learning program Administrators told the York Suburban School District board they will repurpose staff to bring two intermediate-unit (IU) 'fair share' classrooms back to district campuses, starting a K–12 autistic support continuum and a K–2 intensive learning program at Valley View while adding paraprofessional support as needed.

York Suburban School District is taking a bold step by repurposing staff to create an in-house K–12 autistic support program, ensuring better control and savings for the future!

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