December 2, 2016
This week was a positive one for early education, with the U.S. Department of Education and Health and Human Services awarding over $247 million in Preschool Grants to 18 states. On a less positive note, while new research released reveals Latino families are seeking out preschool participation, access remains an issue. In other news, the […]
November 29, 2016
A big congrats to our #AccelifyGivesThanks iPad mini contest winner – Kelly O’Brian of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Thanks for participating in the contest and for all that you do for your students. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to participate in future contests!
November 29, 2016
Jennifer Kaut, State Autism and Developmental Disorders Specialist for Texas Workforce Solutions, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, discusses best practices for transition planning Transition planning and implementation of best practices is critical to ensuring successful transition to post-secondary options. Evidence shows that if transition is not carefully and successfully carried out, young adults can become lost […]
November 18, 2016
This week a new report revealed that Virginia’s schools are growing more racially and economically segregated. In early education news, Mississippi expanded it’s early childhood program, while new research published shows the benefits of high-quality early education lasts through 5th grade. Finally, we look at legislation around the country around making recess time mandatory. […]
November 11, 2016
This week we share with you news about a groundbreaking drug in clinical trials that could yield symptomatic improvements in the treatment of children with autism. In New York City, the struggle continues to manage special education compliance data. In other news, disability portrayals on TV are at a record high and Toys R Us […]
November 4, 2016
This week, new data reveal that students with disabilities in New York City schools are waiting too long for special education services, while some may not be receiving them at all. Meanwhile, the mayor is making it easier for these students to attend private schools. In other special education news, the Texas Education Agency is […]
October 28, 2016
This week, the sad saga of school discipline and special ed continues as two stories of students with disabilities receiving inappropriate discipline emerge. Meanwhile, Texas politicians respond to allegations that the state has denied tens of thousands of students with disabilities the services they deserve. On a brighter note, newly released data show an increased […]
October 14, 2016
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and new research suggests that students with disabilities are not only more likely to be bullied, but also more likely to respond to bullying aggressively. Experts are also concerned that kids are using social media not just to cyber bully, but to pick and plan schoolyard fights. In lieu […]
October 7, 2016
This week, as the Texas special education enrollment story develops, parents and advocates look to the Supreme Court for a decision on what level of educational benefit schools owe children with disabilities. In other news, we look at the challenges military families face in accessing services for their children with Autism. This news and more […]
October 6, 2016
Name: Lisa Gehring Position: Program Specialist, Office of Special Education School/District: Portsmouth Public Schools # of years in the profession: 14 years Length of Time Using Accelify: 3 years “Using Accelify’s billing system, we have been able to increase our overall reimbursement and prioritize our goals using the data available to us. We can now […]