On Special Education tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/speced//58 2020-11-20T12:42:34Z Exploring the opportunities and obstacles educators encounter while serving students with special needs, including children with disabilities, gifted students, and those who are homeless or incarcerated. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 Schools Struggled to Serve Students With Disabilities, English-Learners During Shutdowns, Report Echoes tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.81550 2020-11-19T22:05:35Z 2020-11-20T12:42:34Z A new U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that the needs of students with IEPS and those who are learning English-language skills were not often met after the pandemic struck. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html A new U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that the needs of students with IEPS and those who are learning English-language skills were not often met after the pandemic struck. How Parents Can Spot Signs of Learning Disabilities During Remote Learning tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.81304 2020-09-10T19:10:44Z 2020-09-10T19:07:24Z A new digital guide aims to identify students missing out on special education services and supports during distance learning. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html A new digital guide aims to identify students missing out on special education services and supports during distance learning. How to Support Students Who Stutter in Class tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.81263 2020-08-28T18:30:27Z 2020-08-28T18:24:06Z Between 5 percent and 10 percent of all children will stutter, as presidential contender Joe Biden once did, at some period in their life, federal data indicates. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html Between 5 percent and 10 percent of all children will stutter, as presidential contender Joe Biden once did, at some period in their life, federal data indicates. Flint's Special Education Students Win Support, Compensation in Landmark Settlement tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.81219 2020-08-20T18:30:12Z 2020-08-20T20:22:21Z A small portion of a $600 million settlement will be used to improve services and supports for children impacted by the city's water crisis. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html A small portion of a $600 million settlement will be used to improve services and supports for children impacted by the city's water crisis. Schools Seek Cover From Special Education Lawsuits, But Advocates See Another Motive tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.81116 2020-07-29T19:40:05Z 2020-07-30T14:33:49Z Special education advocates argue the push for liability protection is a veiled attempt to seek waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's primary special education law. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html Special education advocates argue the push for liability protection is a veiled attempt to seek waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's primary special education law. Many of America's Schools Aren't Fully Accessible for Students With Disabilities tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.81082 2020-07-24T15:15:41Z 2020-07-24T15:48:25Z In a new Government Accountability Office report, districts cite funding constraints as the main reason for not making their buildings accessible, a longstanding problem. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html In a new Government Accountability Office report, districts cite funding constraints as the main reason for not making their buildings accessible, a longstanding problem. A Few Parents Have Sued Over Special Education During COVID-19. Will More Follow? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.81015 2020-07-13T10:30:52Z 2020-07-13T13:27:34Z Districts could face a rising tide of special education-related lawsuits and complaints when schools resume, experts say, if they still cannot offer the services that students with disabilities missed out on for months. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html Districts could face a rising tide of special education-related lawsuits and complaints when schools resume, experts say, if they still cannot offer the services that students with disabilities missed out on for months. Remote Learning and Special Education Students: How Eight Families Are Adapting (Video) tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80875 2020-06-11T01:00:29Z 2020-07-15T14:52:02Z When it comes to parenting students with learning differences, every family's experience is unique. And that reality has never been more true than it is now as millions of students are out of school due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bridget Fetsko When it comes to parenting students with learning differences, every family's experience is unique. And that reality has never been more true than it is now as millions of students are out of school due to the coronavirus pandemic. Virtual IEP Meetings: A 6-Step Guide for Parents and Teachers tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80809 2020-05-29T20:15:16Z 2020-06-02T16:41:35Z A new resource offers tips on how to keep Individualized Education Program meetings focused and on-schedule. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html A new resource offers tips on how to keep Individualized Education Program meetings focused and on-schedule. Autism Amid Uncertainty: Expert Advice for Parents and Teachers tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80604 2020-04-22T18:50:59Z 2020-04-22T18:53:30Z A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Special Ed. Administrators Press Congress for IDEA Waivers During Pandemic tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80565 2020-04-16T17:40:35Z 2020-04-16T17:41:50Z The requests put the nation's special education administrators in conflict with disability rights advocates who fear waivers will place millions of special education students at risk. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html The requests put the nation's special education administrators in conflict with disability rights advocates who fear waivers will place millions of special education students at risk. Just in Time: a Resource Hub on Remote Learning for Special Education Students tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80529 2020-04-08T20:05:04Z 2020-04-08T20:04:33Z Nearly 30 disability rights and education advocacy organizations have launched a new resource hub and online network designed to help special educators during the coronavirus crisis. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html Nearly 30 disability rights and education advocacy organizations have launched a new resource hub and online network designed to help special educators during the coronavirus crisis. How to Handle IEPs During the Coronavirus Crisis? Some Expert Advice tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80493 2020-04-03T17:40:02Z 2020-04-03T17:36:51Z Very carefully, experts say, while understanding that federal laws governing special education were not written with online education in mind. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html Very carefully, experts say, while understanding that federal laws governing special education were not written with online education in mind. 'Are We Going to Get Ourselves in Trouble?': Districts Struggle With Special Education tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80345 2020-03-19T21:15:34Z 2020-03-19T21:13:06Z With the coronavirus pandemic pressing tens of thousands of the nation's school districts into extended closures, education administrators across the nation are wrestling with a complex and legalistic problem: how to keep services flowing for students with disabilities. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html With the coronavirus pandemic pressing tens of thousands of the nation's school districts into extended closures, education administrators across the nation are wrestling with a complex and legalistic problem: how to keep services flowing for students with disabilities. FDA Bans Use of Shock Therapy at School for Students With Special Needs tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/speced//58.80274 2020-03-05T19:05:56Z 2020-03-05T19:06:11Z The FDA estimates that between 45 and 50 students at a Massachusetts school for students with autism, emotional disturbances, and intellectual disabilities are subjected to electrical shocks through electrodes attached to their skin. Corey Mitchell http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/corey.mitchell_7511719.html The FDA estimates that between 45 and 50 students at a Massachusetts school for students with autism, emotional disturbances, and intellectual disabilities are subjected to electrical shocks through electrodes attached to their skin.