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Judge Rejects MPS Request to Halt Search for Past Special Education Students
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Saying that Milwaukee Public Schools had already delayed too long in providing special education services to some students who were entitled to them years ago, a federal judge Wednesday rejected a request from MPS to halt the process of finding those students.
How to Grow a Special Education Teacher
Education Week
It's time to rethink the way colleges and universities train special education teachers, says Paul Sindelar, a professor of special education at the University of Florida. He argues for training all of them in a general education program first, giving extra training in response to intervention instructional and assessment techniques to who are interested in special education, and paying them more because of their specialized knowledge.
Special Education 101: How Do I Start a Buddy Program in My School?
Examiner (DC)
A special education buddy program pairs regular education (RE) students with special education (SE) students. If your child's school doesn't have a special education buddy program, set up a meeting with your special education liaison to share ideas to create one.
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Often Misdiagnosed as ADHD
HealthDay News (CT)
Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are often initially diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, since the two problems can manifest in similar ways, a new study shows. However, children with FASD have more difficulty interpreting social information than children with ADHD, and this results in more severe behavioral problems, the researchers found.
UK: Wales 'is Trailing over Support for People with Dyslexia'
WalesOnline (UK)
A Welsh dyslexia charity is calling for action to support learners with the condition in Wales. Michael Davies, chief executive of the Welsh Dyslexia Project, believes not enough funding has been allocated to Welsh language helplines and specialist computer software for students. The Welsh Assembly Government has invested £118,000 on a literature review of dyslexia before deciding how to target funding to address the problem in Wales.
D.C. Schools Penalized on Special-Ed
Education Week
The District of Columbia has become the first jurisdiction in the nation to have a portion of its federal special education funding withheld because it is not meeting the requirements of its "state performance plan."
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KY Lawmakers Hear Concerns about Special Education
Kentucky Post
Concerns about how students in Kentucky are diagnosed with special education needs, financing of their education, and assessment standards were among the issues addressed in a report discussed by the Interim Joint Committee on Education at its meeting Monday. When Kentucky children ages 3-5 are compared to national identification rates, Kentucky children are twice as likely to be diagnosed with a disability. Because Kentucky's preschool program is not universal but has specific provisions for special needs students, there is an incentive for a student to be diagnosed, researchers said.
Without Funds, Colorado's Special-Ed Often Can Fall Short
Denver Post
For tens of thousands of children, special education offers an opportunity for lives of contribution and achievement. But for others, especially those with profound disabilities, that promise has been marred by a public education system that is inconsistent, stretched to the limit and challenged by children with a confounding array of complex disabilities. It is so flawed that some Colorado parents of disabled children have given up on the inclusive education they, and their predecessors, fought to get.
Healing Kids through Play Therapy
New Hampshire Union Leader
At West Central Behavioral Health in Claremont, Gillian Bemis and her staff of case managers work with kids facing myriad mental-health challenges, from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. In 2007, Bemis and her case managers attended their first Project Joy training. Intended to help care providers strengthen and heal children through play, the session galvanized the Claremont team.
Canada: Man Helps Others with Disabilities Earn their Degrees
Daily Gleaner (Canada)
Andrew Daley knows what it's like to go through life with a disability. That's why the University of New Brunswick employee has made it his mission to help students with special needs earn post-secondary education degrees. Daley is an assistive technologist at the Commons Accessibility Centre in the Harriet Irving Library. He trains students in the latest technologies and software to overcome their disabilities.
Obama Names Picks for High-Ranking Education Posts
Education Week
President Barack Obama plans to nominate a state schools chief from the Midwest and the leader of a New England nonprofit group to fill two high-ranking positions at the U.S. Department of Education, with oversight over special education programs and over vocational and adult education.
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MPS Plans to Appeal Special Education Ruling
WUWM (WI)
It may be a while before thousands of Milwaukee Public School students denied special education services will be compensated. That's because MPS plans to appeal a recent ruling in the case. Milwaukee Public Radio's Marti Mikkelson has more.
Eagle Eyes, a Children's Book on Attention Deficit Disorder
Examiner (DC)
In Eagle Eyes, by Jeanne Gehret, the main character, Ben, introduces children to life with Attention Deficit Disorder. His eagle eyes allow him to notice everything around him, often getting him into trouble. Ben is an active boy who loves life and enthusiastically enjoys every detail he can find, from an eagle’s nest to deer footprints in the snow.
The Reading Writing Connection in MI Helps People with Dyslexia
Jackson Citizen Patriot (MI)
Most students sail through learning the alphabet. For some, though, there are stumbling blocks, like distinguishing a "d" from a "b." "I always got them mixed up," said Joe Plummer, 13, who just finished seventh grade at Columbia Middle School. Frustrated that his previous school didn't seem to offer the right help, Joe's mother transferred him to a new school and enrolled Joe in The Reading Writing Connection, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping students with dyslexia.
Changes Urged in Boston Special-Ed Instruction
Boston Globe
The Boston public schools are keeping too many students with disabilities out of regular classrooms and may be wrongfully identifying some students for special services because of shortcomings in teaching literacy or dealing with behavior problems, according to a report released last night at a School Committee meeting.
The Don't-Give-Up Kid, a Children's Book on Learning Disabilities
Examiner (DC)
The Don't-Give-Up Kid by Jeanne Gehret tells the story of a kid who has a specific learning disability in the area of reading. Alex is introduced in the book first by his determination to not give up, then readers find out that Alex cannot read.
Education Ills: Don't Rule Out Dyslexia
The Ledger (FL)
"Could it be dyslexia?" I asked my son's kindergarten teacher. "No, it's not dyslexia. Don't worry, he just needs to work harder" she reassured me. My bright boy, who had anxiously waited for the day he could go to school to learn to read, had begun to tell me that reading was stupid and school was stupid. Dyslexia is not determined by how great of a parent you are, how much education you have or how much money you have. You must listen to your gut instinct and listen to your child.
Celebrities with Special Needs: Daniel Radcliffe, Dyspraxia
Examiner (DC)
On July 15th, thousands of Harry Potter fans will rush to local theaters to watch the latest installment of JK Rowling's popular novels on the big screen. The Half Blood Prince has Daniel Radcliffe once again playing the bespectacled wizard Harry Potter in what is sure to be an amazing performance. It is hard to believe that Radcliffe would have any problems when you see him running around and dueling evil wizards in his movies, but last year this talented young man told the world that he has Dyspraxia.
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Gives Priority to Special Education
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that forced an Oregon school district to reimburse parents of a special-needs student for private tuition opens doors for students in other states, education officials say. In Pennsylvania — and across the nation — the decision means districts need to be especially diligent about identifying who qualifies for special education, experts said.
Texan Speedskater's Olympic Dream Lives On
Dallas Morning Star
The moment Jordan Malone's dreams of the 2006 Turin Games died, after he'd skated at the U.S. Olympic short-track speedskating trials on a broken right ankle, he headed straight for his No. 1 teammate in the stands: his mom. Almost four years later, Malone's improbable story has continued. In September, Malone will try again, this time for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Malone has battled more than injuries to stay on the ice. He has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia. Because of banned substance regulations, he takes only an herb to try to control his ADHD, and skating has always helped.
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