ACCELIBEAT WEEKLY ROUND UP 5/23-27: Feds Allocate Millions for Special Ed Training
May 27, 2016
Just because the school year is winding down, doesn’t mean the news is. It was a busy week in education news, with lots to report, particularly in regard to special ed. A school finance expert says special education spending is the source of school funding disparities, and the feds allocate millions to go toward training special ed professionals. In other news, will telehealth be the future of autism treatment and support? And why are so many students with autism with high IQs opting out of college?
This news and more in this week’s AcceliBEAT!
“It’s unfair” special education students lag behind under Common Core in Kentucky
State works to reframe expectations and close the gap.
Special Education Costs Drive School Funding Disparities, Researcher Says
There’s been a lively debate recently about funding gaps inside districts between schools with low levels of state and local aid and their wealthier counterparts.
The Impact Of Soft Skills On Postsecondary Success
How teaching soft skills can help prepare students with disabilities for employment.
Feds Allocate Millions For Special Ed Training
With an eye toward increasing the number of school professionals prepared to serve kids with disabilities, federal officials are doling out millions of dollars to enhance training programs.
Online Autism Training Shows Promise For Families
As researchers look for ways to help parents better interact with their kids on the spectrum, a new study suggests that families may be able to boost their skills without even leaving home.
Edtech’s Next Significant Impact: Health and Wellness
When we think about the field of educational technology, our thoughts typically remain within the traditional arenas.
A Status Update on All Those Testing Opt-Outs
Many families this year have chosen to boycott state-mandated assessments as an act of civil disobedience, and the consequences are—and continue to be—complicated.
My son has Asperger’s and wants to attend a rigorous college— why shouldn’t he?
The system is not set up for kids who have both an intellectual disability and a sharp intellect.
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