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COVID- 19 Considerations for Special Education Administrators, March 20
Content type: Webinar
March 20th webinar slides ; March 20 transcript March 13th webinar recording
Managing Challenging Behavior 2.0: What to Do When the Basics Aren’t Enough
Content type: Webinar
Dealing with challenging behavior continues to be among the greatest concerns of teachers. When basic classroom management is sound, but behavioral challenges persist at high rates or intensities, educators may be especially stressed. While it is critical...
Senate Advances Education Spending Measure, Avoids Major Cuts to Critical Programs
Content type: News
Posted:
28 July, 2023
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced their bill to fund Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-H) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, making good on their promise to produce a bipartisan bill. The bill...
Education Department Releases 2022 IDEA State Determinations
Content type: News
Posted:
1 July, 2022
This week, the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSEP) released assessments of states’ implementation of Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for 2022. The determinations...
Institute of Education Sciences Director Reflects on Upcoming Research
Content type: News
Posted:
23 April, 2021
Last week, IES Director Mark Schneider published a blog detailing the work to be done by the organization in the coming years.
Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health of Students With Disabilities Through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Content type: Webinar
The OSEP funded Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports has provided information and technical assistance to state and local education agencies focusing on supporting children and youth with disabilities and those at-risk for over 20 years...
IDEA Money Watch Estimates State Grants for IDEA by Program
Content type: News
Posted:
18 March, 2021
IDEA Money Watch has published estimates for total Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 allocations following last week’s passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, which included roughly $3 billion in additional funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...
Democrats Win Georgia Senate Races, Control of the Senate
Content type: News
Posted:
8 January, 2021
The January 5 runoff elections in Georgia have resulted in victories for Democratic Senators-Elect Raphael Warnock and John Ossoff, who beat incumbent Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue to “flip” the Senate.
OSERS Announces Over $35 Million to Support Professional Preparation
Content type: News
Posted:
29 September, 2023
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has announced over $35 million in funding for 138 awards, including one national technical assistance center, aimed at supporting the preparation, ongoing professional learning, and leadership development of...
Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes Billions for Schools and Community Colleges
Content type: News
Posted:
1 April, 2021
On Wednesday, President Biden unveiled the American Jobs Plan, which includes billions of dollars for repairs to schools and community colleges, as well as money for workforce training programs.