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❓Planning your speaker series, conference, or SEPAC series for the 2024-2025? 👆 I literally wrote the book on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition (https://bit.ly/RandL7Steps). I've worked in college disability services offices for more than 25 years, and I'm active in my professional community. I keep up with the research. And I host a community of nearly 14,000 parents, so I know what questions they have, and what incorrect information they're hearing. 👆 I know some you know about changes at the college environment, but you know families need to hear it from someone in the field to believe what you're trying to tell them about how different it is. 👉 Book now to get your preferred date for next year. I've already got presentations scheduled. https://lnkd.in/e6xHJSab #SpecialEducation #IEP #LearningDisabilitiesCollege #DyslexiaCollege #CollegePrep #CollegeSuccess

Using US Department of Education civil rights statistics, The Center for Learner Equity shares the status of school expirences for students with disabilities attending public charter schools and traditional public schools. #SpecialEducation #CharterSchools #Inculsion #Discipline

This is really interesting. Something that in my opinion should have happened a long time ago. I wonder if this is only now in place because of the national safety valve that’s happening on the Isle of Wight? My question is, as a starter this is execellent. However, where is the person centered care? Where are the personalised, care and support plans coming from? Who is assessing developing positive behaviour support to ensure these school placements do not fail? Complex needs is exactly that, complex. No one child will be the same. Learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD are just a label they don’t tell you anything about the child or young person and how to support them successfully. #isleofwightcouncil #isleofwightsend #sendsafetyvalve #stopsafetyvalve #learningdisabilitynurse #advocate #pbs #personalisedcare #education #learningdisability #autism #iowparentvoice

It is clear the #specialeducation system is in need of a #transformation. For anyone who has navigated its complexities or knows someone with a developmental disability, the challenges are glaringly obvious. We are thrilled to announce the mission of Oly Able Special Education Consulting: changing the special education landscape. At Oly Able, we're not just advocating for change—we're actively driving it. Our team is dedicated to promoting the acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities through comprehensive training, personalized coaching, and unwavering advocacy. If you're a school leader aiming to enhance your special education programming but find yourself uncertain about how to tackle it, don't hesitate to reach out. Discover how our team at Oly Able Special Education Consulting can provide the support and guidance you need. Together, we can make an impact that sparks meaningful change. #SpecialEducation #Inclusion #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution

In building an equitable blueprint to address chronic absenteeism, it's essential to create an inclusive school experience for students with disabilities. Dr. Kara Stern from SchoolStatus shares three integral sections to consider: https://hubs.li/Q02Jdxtp0

Principals, Special Education Directors, and Special Education Teachers: Students with disabilities are provided the right to be educated in the "least restrictive environment" ("LRE") by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. How do you determine what the LRE is? Luckily enough, you don't have to guess. Courts have provided you with a formula that you can use to determine which environment (general education classroom, special education classroom, hybrid, etc.) is the LRE. The 9th Circuit in Sacramento City Unified Sch. Dist., Bd. of Educ. v. Rachel H. By and Through Holland, established a 4 part test to determine the prior educational placement. This test balances "(1) the educational benefits of placement full-time in a regular class; (2) the non-academic benefits of such placement; (3) the effect [the student] had on the teacher and children in the regular class; and (4) the costs of mainstreaming [the student]." If you can explain to the parents and other IEP team members you process in balacing these four factors, you will be able to develop a stronger working relationship with the parents and avoid unnecessary litigation or disputes. #specialeducation #specialeducationlaw #school #schooldistricts #disabilities

The social model of disability in education shifts the focus from the individual to the system, highlighting the need to remove barriers that hinder access. It advocates for inclusive practices, such as accessible curricula and flexible teaching methods, ensuring that all students can fully participate. Rather than isolating students with disabilities, this approach integrates them into general classrooms with appropriate support, emphasizing that schools must adapt to diverse needs to provide equitable opportunities for all learners.

Whoa! My first podcast!! Thanks CCA for the opportunity to share my favorite topic, universal design and how it can benefit all students, not just a few. Controversial thought, educators disable students, not just those with disabilities, but all students, by building in unnecessary barriers into their curriculum. Why not build a more inclusive curriculum to actually provide students opportunity to demonstrate what they know, rather than penalizing them for what they can't control? As we consider the importance of admissions, retention and graduation we may need to rethink barriers that serve no educational purpose.

"As a parent of a son who lives with intellectual disabilities and social challenges, I never dreamed I would celebrate such a ceremony with my son Alek. December 9th was nothing short of a miracle that you, the SRU community, helped to create." Check out this wonderfully written article from a parent of Alex, an alumni of Slippery Rock University, which highlights the incredible value of inclusive postsecondary education programs and staff! #ThinkHigher #ThinkCollege #SlipperyRockU

August Policy News Round-Up: Key Updates in Special Education As we approach the end of summer, critical developments are unfolding in the world of special education: New Study on Special Education Costs: The U.S. Department of Education and AIR have announced a pilot study that will examine the costs of providing special education services across the nation. This is a crucial step toward ensuring that funding is allocated appropriately and that we move closer to fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Draft Guidance for Neglected, Delinquent, and At-Risk Youth: The Department of Education has released draft guidance on Title I, Part D programs and is seeking public feedback. These programs are essential for supporting students with disabilities, especially those affected by punitive systems and the school-to-prison pipeline. What We’re Reading: This month, the NCLD team has been exploring articles on education and policy from The New York Times, CBS Austin, and The Hill, among others. Stay informed and help us advocate for the future of special education. Read more on our website: https://ncld.co/3XugILY #EducationPolicy #SpecialEducation #InclusiveEducation #NCLD #PolicyUpdate