The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has a new assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) welcomed Johnny Collett as their new assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services. Collett was most recently the Council of Chief State School Officers' (CCSSO's) director of special education outcomes....
read moreThe Center on Technology and Disability (CTD) has released several new resources on assistive technology (AT)
The Center on Technology and Disability (CTD) has released several new resources on assistive technology (AT), including the illustrated Assistive Technology Glossary, providing families, educators, and service providers with a common understanding of key AT terms...
read moreUS Department of Education Funded Study to Evaluate Preschool Special Education Practices
ED's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has funded a study, Evaluation of Preschool Special Education Practices (EPSEP). The study is administered by Mathematica, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the University of Florida. It is seeking...
read moreFairfax County Virginia Education Priorities for 2018 Revealed
According to the Fairfax County Times, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova announced to the Virginia General Assembly's Fairfax delegation that funding for K-12 education is Fairfax County's top priority for 2018. Fairfax County Public Schools...
read moreVirginia Governor wants colleges and universities to be able to fast-track the training of aspiring educators
Special education is in the top three critical shortage teaching endorsements in Virginia this school year, according to the state Education Department. The state's public schools entered this year with about 1,000 vacant teaching positions, according to the Virginia...
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