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Continuing the celebration of our 10th Anniversary, this #ThrowbackThursday features a report we published in partnership with the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), titled “How has the pandemic affected students with disabilities? An update on the evidence: Fall 2022.” This report explored evidence on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected America’s students. Read the report and learn about our takeaways here: https://buff.ly/3M4Jf4p. #CLE #CLEtakes10 #CRPE #COVID19

In the USA, programs like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provide free public education tailored to children with disabilities, but many expenses, such as private tutors or therapies, may not be covered. Make sure your financial plan includes provisions for these costs. #IDEAAct #SpecialNeedsPlanning #EducationPlanning #SpecialNeedsTrust

Really useful resource on #Inclusive #Consultations Top tips from people with #learningdisabilities and/or #autism 💊Keeping the same #medicine brand can help me manage them 💊Where possible give me a choice of medicines & time ⏰ to consider 💊Ask me how I manage my medicines at home 🏡 & help me be independent 💊Tell me about side effects ⚠️ so I can decide if I want to take them 💊Sometimes I agree with you when I don’t understand this is called masking, so double check I understand ⤵️ #Pharmacy #CommunityPharmacy #Medicines #MedicinesOptimisation

Every pharmacy professional in a patient facing role will be better equipped to support people with a learning disability by following these really simple but effective top tips

My latest blog post deals with FAPE. FAPE, or free appropriate public education, is a legal right for students with disabilities to receive a free education that meets their unique needs. It is a cornerstone of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). FAPE must be offered to every student, regardless of their disability. Denying FAPE can lead to increased liability, disability discrimination, compensatory education requirements, and IDEA damages. Educators and parents need to be aware of FAPE and ensure it is not denied. It is important to address any issues promptly and work together as a team to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/ggzyw_ZC #FAPE #Parents #Autism #Disabiities #Education #IDEA #DueProcess #SpEdAdmin #Educators

What is Section 504? 🤔 Like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects students with disabilities. This applies to any program that receives funds from the federal government (public schools, public charter schools, and some private schools). Learn more about your child's rights under Section 504 using the link below. ➡ https://lnkd.in/ePVgHiqB #BackToSchool #InclusionMatters #SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights

Continuing the celebration of our 10th Anniversary, this #ThrowbackThursday features the 2nd edition of our Model Policy Guide, providing refined model language to reflect lessons learned over the past 7 years since the publication of the first edition. We hope policymakers will use this tool as a starting point to improve their policies to adequately address the needs of students with disabilities in charter schools. #ModelPolicyGuide #IDEA #ADA #Section504 #CLE #CLETakes10

Do you have a child with disability? Do you want more support for your child at school, but feel unsure how to start the conversation or what you can reasonably ask for? Our friends at Association for Children with a Disability are running FREE Advocating at School online workshops in late April. Topics include: children’s rights in education, reasonable adjustments - what they are and what you can request, school processes, and student support plans. Workshops are led by professional facilitators who are parents of children with disability, providing practical advice and insight from lived experience. Registrations are filling quickly. Learn more and book: bit.ly/ADVOCATINGapril24

We are thrilled to share the second edition of CLE’s Model Policy Guide, titled “Model Charter School Policies: Increasing Equitable Access and Quality Opportunities for Students with Disabilities.” This tool provides policymakers, advocates and education leaders with current and necessary information and refined language incorporating the lessons learned since the first version was published. We hope this resource empowers both policymakers and authorizers to revisit their policies and practices to address the evolving needs of students with disabilities in charter schools. https://lnkd.in/exAczvfq #ModelPolicyGuide #StudentswithDisabilities #EmpoweredLeaders #PolicyChange

🚨 Special Education at Risk! Huge voucher programs are diverting funds to private schools that aren't required to accept kids with disabilities, leaving special education students increasingly vulnerable. Add to that a growing backlash against funding, and it’s clear that we must protect the rights of students with disabilities. 🎧 Check out this podcast to learn more!