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Washington Update, February 20, 2024
Content type: Press Release
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20 February, 2024
Dear Colleagues: In this week’s Washington Update we bring you updates on key legislative actions and initiatives impacting education and mental health support in schools. From significant bills addressing student loans to funding agreements for government...
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Dr. Deborah Ziegler DISES Distinguished International Leadership Award
Content type: Award
Last Updated:
6 April, 2024
Dr. Deborah Ziegler made extraordinary contributions and accomplishments in her leadership and advocacy work to promote inclusive education for individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the world. Dr. Ziegler demonstrated strong leadership skills in her roles as Assistant Executive Director and Director of Policy, Advocacy and Global Services at the Council of Exceptional Children for more than 20 years. The Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES) seeks nominations for a DISES member whose visionary international leadership, advocacy, and professional service exemplifies the DISES mission.
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CEC Launches New Strategic Goals
Content type: Press Release
Posted:
7 February, 2022
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and CEC Board of Directors developed a new five-year strategic plan to push CEC forward.
Dr. Ashleigh Molloy
Content type: Press Release
Posted:
26 April, 2023
Dr. Ashleigh Molloy AKA “Dr. Ash” promotes the importance of inclusion for ALL, building strong relationships and collaboration with others in everything he does. He demonstrates this not only through his teaching position at Niagara University Ontario...
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Washington Update, July 28, 2023
Content type: Press Release
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28 July, 2023
Dear Colleagues: By the time this update makes it to your inbox, Congress will be on their way out of DC for August recess. The Senate leaves town having approved all 12 of their FY2024 appropriations bills on a bipartisan basis. The House Committee has...
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Washington Update, October 6, 2023
Content type: Press Release
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6 October, 2023
Dear Colleagues: What a week. After Congress passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through November 17th- Kevin McCarthy was voted out as Speaker of the House- a first in US history. On Monday, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) offered the...
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Transition Scholarship
Content type: Award
Last Updated:
4 January, 2024
There are two scholarships worth $750.00 each available to a student in Manitoba with exceptional needs who is transitioning from high school to after school life, such as post-secondary education, job training or employment. The winning student must demonstrate a "Yes I Can" attitude. The scholarship money is given directly to the student upon verification of graduation from high school.
Manitoba Unit
Washington Update, October 27, 2023
Content type: Press Release
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27 October, 2023
Dear Colleagues : On Wednesday, after three weeks of chaotic limbo in the House chamber, the House of Representatives elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the next Speaker. Speaker Johnson was first elected in 2016 after practicing Constitutional law for...
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Academic Scholarship
Content type: Award
Last Updated:
4 January, 2024
There are two scholarships worth $750.00 each to support grade 12 or returning university students who are pursuing a career directly related to working with persons with exceptionalities. The individuals must be entering into, or currently enrolled in a full time education program at an accredited post-secondary institution, be a resident of Manitoba and not have been a previous award winner. Applicants may only apply once in high school and once during their post secondary education.
Manitoba Unit
Washington Update, September 22, 2023
Content type: Press Release
Posted:
22 September, 2023
Dear Colleagues: The alarm bells are beginning to sound in DC as lawmakers and federal employees prepare for a possible government shutdown. Since Monday, House Republicans have postponed a vote on their proposed continuing resolution (CR) that would have...
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