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Dec 27, 20243 min read
Functional Behavioral Assessments and IDEA
A recent Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education outlines the importance of conducting Functional Behavioral...
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Apr 9, 20242 min read
Office of Civil Rights Reacts to Rising Discrimination Reports
The Federal Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights Reacts to Rising Discrimination Reports by Reminding Schools of their...
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Apr 5, 20245 min read
Promoting Racially-Inclusive School Communities in the Era of Anti-Woke Legislation
While Florida’s “anti-woke” teaching restrictions continue to face legal challenges and districts across the country face scrutiny on...
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Feb 5, 20243 min read
What you need to know about Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology can help your child with disabilities achieve educational outcomes and schools are required to provide it under...
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Dec 27, 20233 min read
Minnesota Exceeds Federal 1% Limit for Alternative Assessment Standards
“In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) limited the number of students a state can assess with an alternative assessment based on...
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Nov 22, 20232 min read
New Data Finds Special Education Discipline Disparities
November 20, 2023 In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act to give people with disabilities equal access to...
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Nov 22, 20233 min read
U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools of Their Obligation to Address Discrimination Pursuant to Title VI
The Israel-Hamas war has led to a nationwide increase in discrimination, antisemitism and hate crimes. The discord has been particularly...
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Oct 27, 20236 min read
LOUDON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT FAULT FOR SYSTEMIC VIOLATIONS REGARDING THEIR INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION PROCESSES
July 2023 On January 28, 2022, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) issued a Letter of Findings (LOF) in which it ruled Loudoun...
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Oct 12, 20234 min read
Minnesota Department of Education: Providing a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) during Staff Shortages
October 2023 MDE released this guide to help school districts, charter schools, and parents/guardians understand their roles and rights...
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Oct 12, 20232 min read
Minnesota Department of Education: Q & A: Special Instruction and Services for Children with Disabilities Continues until Age 22
October 2023 A new provision in Minnesota provides special education and services to children with disabilities until the age of 22, as...
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Sep 25, 20233 min read
COPAA: IDEA Written State Complaints
Making the System More Accessible, Equitable and Responsive for Students with Disabilities August...
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Sep 25, 20234 min read
Race and School Programming, OCR
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights August 2023 OCR released a letter of guidance for schools, colleges and universities...
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Aug 3, 20236 min read
Summary of New Federal Guidance for State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and C of the IDEA
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services recently released updated and consolidated...
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Aug 2, 20239 min read
2023 Special Education Minnesota Legislative Changes
The Minnesota legislature made substantial changes to Minnesota’s education laws, policy and funding during the 2023 legislative session....
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Sep 12, 20221 min read
CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
With COVID-19 still circulating around the world, the CDC has recently released guidance to help people protect themselves. Experts know...
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Jul 11, 20222 min read
Tips to Promote Safe Usage of Social Media
Students with disabilities may engage in bullying behavior or unknowingly invite it because they don’t know how to safely navigate social...
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Jun 20, 20221 min read
Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504
PDF What is 504? A Federal Law that prohibits disability discrimination and guarantees students with disabilities equal access to...
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Jun 19, 20221 min read
New Guidance OCR and OSERS
New guidance from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services...
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May 10, 20221 min read
Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs
For states, districts, schools, and programs to support child and student social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs there...
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May 10, 20221 min read
CDC Revises Developmental Milestones For Young Kids
"Learn the Signs. Act Early." Program – major initiative to educate families on what to expect from their children at each stage of...
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