Texas Federation Of Teachers - Professional Issues special Education. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 97) It make recommendations for enhancing schools ability to improve social http://www.tft.org/prof/specialed.cfm
Extractions: HOME PROF. ISSUES LEGISLATION PUBLICATIONS ... MEMBERS Special Education Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA '97) Reauthorization Although Congress is due to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by the end of 2002, it appears unlikely that it will be completed until the next legislative session. The report of the Presidentâs Commission on Excellence in Special Education, released in July, was examined in hearings held by the House and Senate education committees. Many of the recommendations were well received, including post-secondary transition services for students with disabilities. Many of the recommendations, however, proved controversial, including proposals to provide vouchers for students with disabilities and block grant IDEA funding to 10 states. Legislation has not yet been introduced in either the House or Senate. We expect the major issues to include discipline, vouchers, professional development, disproportionate minority representation, and full funding. Read AFT's IDEA Updates President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education Special education issues in the U.S. House of Representatives
The Baptist Standard The Newsmagazine Of Texas Baptists Ministry to people with disabilities needs lots of hugs, handshakes, smiles texas Baptist Communications. Starting a ministry to specialneeds http://www.baptiststandard.com/postnuke/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&
English Language Learners With Special Needs Alba Ortiz, The University of texas at Austin. Students fail in school for a with special learning needs that cannot be attributed to disabilities, http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0108ortiz.html
Extractions: EDO-FL-01-08 Students fail in school for a variety of reasons. In some cases, their academic difficulties can be directly attributed to deficiencies in the teaching and learning environment. For example, students with limited English may fail because they do not have access to effective bilingual or English as a second language (ESL) instruction. Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may have difficulty if instruction presumes middle-class experiences. Other students may have learning difficulties stemming from linguistic or cultural differences. These difficulties may become more serious over time if instruction is not modified to address the students' specific needs. Unless these students receive appropriate intervention, they will continue to struggle, and the gap between their achievement and that of their peers will widen over time. Improving the academic performance of students who from non-English backgrounds requires a focus on the prevention of failure and on early intervention for struggling learners. This digest presents a framework for meeting the needs of these students in general education and suggests ways to operationalize prevention and early intervention to ensure that students meet their academic potential.
A Place At The Policy Table | Connect For Kids and crosscountry coach of her sons junior high school in Longview, texas, She was convinced that no one could understand the special needs of her http://www.connectforkids.org/node/473
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TexasOnline Health And Family Services Disability Services The texas Rehabilitation Commission helps Texans with disabilities lead more clients in the community and adult day care for clients with special needs. http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=7.3
Extractions: Skip Navigation You Are Here ENC Home ENC Features ENC Focus By Year ... Mathematics and Science for Students with Special Needs Search the Site More Options Don't lose access to ENC's web site! Beginning in August, goENC.com will showcase the best of ENC Online combined with useful new tools to save you time. Take action today purchase a school subscription through goENC.com Classroom Calendar Digital Dozen ENC Focus ... Ask ENC Explore online lesson plans, student activities, and teacher learning tools. Find detailed information about thousands of materials for K-12 math and science. Read articles about inquiry, equity, and other key topics for educators and parents. Create your learning plan, read the standards, and find tips for getting grants. More than 13 percent of all students have disabilities, and they are spending more time in regular education classrooms. This issue shares the successes of teachers who have taught in inclusive classrooms, as well as insights from teachers with disabilities. For teachers new to special education, terminology and etiquette are explored. Welcome to the electronic version of the ENC Focus issue on the topic Mathematics and Science for Students with Special Needs.
Dr. George Fair Professor and Dean, School of General Studies, The University of texas at Fair, GW Employment opportunities in the 80 s for special needs students. http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/gs/faculty_staff/fair.html
Extractions: Educational Research (b) APPOINTMENTS Director, Academic Bridge Program, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1999 to present Professor and Dean, School of General Studies, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1994 to present. Associate Professor, School of General Studies, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1989 to 1994. Associate Professor, Special Education Program, School of Human Development, The University
TXCN.com | News For Texas | Business For families of specialneeds children, financial planning is imperative for texas News Columnists High School Sports Golf Course Database Today in http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/business/yip2/042505ccdrBizYip.211bf3e23.html
Extractions: TXCN.com Texas Customize Make This Your Home Page E-mail Newsletters MySpecialsDirect ... Job Opportunities Financial planning for special-needs children 03:01 PM EDT on Monday, April 25, 2005 By PAMELA YIP / The Dallas Morning News When it comes to successful financial planning, it's a must that you nail down the details with precision. Richard Michael Pruitt / DMN Dan and Teri Pansing strive to plan ahead financially for their son, Kyle (center), who has intractable seizure disorder. But for Teri Pansing and her family, the process needs to be as sharply focused as a laser. That's because the Pansings' only child, 18-year-old Kyle, has intractable seizure disorder and is developmentally delayed. "The problem with Kyle is that because of the seizures, his level of dependence is forced to be so great because of the danger that he'll never be able to do anything on his own," says Mrs. Pansing of Highland Village, Texas. For families of special-needs children, financial planning is imperative for their child's survival and quality of life.
CEC Career Connections - Higher Education Jobs three years experience in teaching special education in public schools; particular emphasis on the needs of students with mild to moderate disabilities, http://www.cec.sped.org/careers/higher-ed.php
Extractions: MASTER'S DEGREE IN SEVERE DISABILITIES - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND The University of Maryland (UMD) Department of Special Education Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. For more information please contact Dr. Francey Kohl, Project Director Low Incidence Personnel Preparation Grant, Department of Special Education, 1308 Benjamin Bldg. College Park, MD 20742; Phone: (301) 405-6490 or (301) 405-6514; E-mail: flkohl@umd.edu. The University of Maryland has a strong commitment to diversity and actively seeks applicants from underrepresented groups including individuals with disabilities. ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Responsibilities: Train faculty, staff, and individual students with disabilities on use of adaptive technology and how to adapt learning strategies. Act as primary contact person to troubleshoot adaptive software/hardware. Ensure compatibility of campus with adaptive technology. Recommend, install, maintain, upgrade assistive technology eqipment on campus. Assist in the design, maintenance, and evaluation of university Web sites to ensure accessibility. Qualifications: MA/MS in Special Education or Education Technology or related field; Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) or eligibility to obtain certification. Familiarity with learning strategies as they related to disabilities. Ability to effectively teach/train. Minimum three years experience with adaptive technology software. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot adaptive software/hardware. Knowledge of Section 508 and issues related to accessibility of technology. Experience working with individuals with disabilities. High degree of initiative, ability to work independently, and ability to work as part of a team.
Asperger Syndrome: Schools And Camps The Glenholme School is a boarding school for special needs students situated This Day school is for teens with AS, HFA, PDD and cousin disabilities. http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/schools_camps.html
Extractions: Village Glen School Sponsored by the The Help Group , the Village Glen School is a therapeutic day school program for children with challenges in the areas of socialization, communication, language development, peer relations, learning disabilities, and academic performance without significant behavior problems. Many of the students served at Village Glen experience special needs related to Asperger's Syndrome and high functioning autism. Visit their web site at: www.villageglen.org East Bay, California The Springstone School The Springstone School, located in Concord, California, is an independent middle school that promotes and develops academic, social and prevocational skills for students with Asperger's Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities. The professional and experienced staff fosters values of independence, responsibility and community in preparation for high school, and beyond through intensive, individualized instruction in small structured classrooms. Contact Information:
Extractions: Open enrollment schools: TEC12.103-12.105 Insurance provides financial protection to the insured person or organization in the event of a loss resulting from a "named peril," "risk," or "cause of loss" that is specified in the insurance policy. Insurance can protect a school district´s students and employees in the event of sickness or injury, and the district as a whole from lawsuits and property damage. The first step in applying for any type of coverage is a process, called "underwriting," whereby the coverage issuer assesses the value of the items to be insured, if applicable, and the potential risk of a claim of loss, damage, or injury. These factors combined with the level of coverage provided, will primarily determine the rate, or "premium," the carrier will charge. In general, the greater the value of the thing insured and the greater the risk of the claim, the higher the premium rate will be. A carrier may determine that certain risks are too high and decline to issue coverage entirely, or only issue coverage on the condition that certain items or causes of loss are excluded from the policy. Most policies will contain exclusions for some causes of loss. It is extremely important to understand a policy´s terms completely; because unless a loss is within the terms set by the policy, the carrier will not pay.
Math.com Parents Of Children With Special Needs at the texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin, texas. Math Resources for People with Disabilities more from The Math Forum http://www.math.com/parents/specialneeds.html
Extractions: Math Learning Disability Resources from LD OnLine - Often referred to as dyscalculia, math-related learning disabilities are complex and require intervention by skillful teachers to help students achieve success. LD OnLine has gathered informative articles and directions to the latest teaching research to provide understanding and assistance to both parents and educators. Visually Impaired
Untitled Document special Touch An organization whose goal is to provide disabled individualsaround the Therapy/Respite Camps Kids with Autism and other special needs http://www.uwosh.edu/phys_ed/programs/adaptedpe/campsforind.php
Extractions: Oshkosh, WI 54901 Phone: (920) 424-1231 Email: schmidtw@uwosh.edu Alternative Summer Camps [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Therapeutic wilderness experiences for adolescents, pre-teens, and adults. Descriptions and links for a variety of programs in different states. Aspen Camp School for the Deaf - Summer and winter camp programs for kids ages 8-18 who are deaf or hard of hearing. Australia - Camp Quality - A non-profit, volunteer organisation providing support for children with cancer. Fourteen Australian locations covering every State and Territory in Australia. Over 4000 families each year participate in the programme and more than 34 children's camps are held each year. The Australian programme also includes Family Cluster Weekend Camps, special family activities, hospital visits, parent and grandparent luncheons and a newsletter 6 times a year. Brigadoon [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A feature not-for-profit, year-round camp facility for special children and youth with chronic illnesses.
SWT 1998-99 Graduate Catalog Dept Of Curriculum And Instruction Focus will be on characteristics, identification, and special needs. BA,Southwest texas State University; MA, Southwest texas State University; Ph.D., http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/98-99MCatalog/deptcurriculum.htm
Extractions: Degree Programs Major Programs Majors and Degrees Offered: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a variety of degrees and programs. Before proceeding into any field of education at SWT, the degree applicant should inquire as to certification requirements associated with or prerequisite to the degree. You must keep in mind that certification requirements and graduate degree requirements may not be related and that the satisfactory completion of degree requirements may not always lead directly to certification. The Master of Education degree offerings from each department consist of a minimum of 36 hours without the thesis. Semester hour requirements vary within the major and minor areas. Some courses are scheduled at night to enable working students to complete a degree and/or certification. It is also possible to earn the degree of Master of Arts with majors in Elementary Education and Secondary Education with a minimum of 30 semester hours including the thesis.
UTC Graduate School | Special Education EDSP 546 Assessment of Infants and Young Children with special needs University of texas, Austin School Psychology; Patricia Kopetz, Ed.D. http://www.utc.edu/Administration/GraduateSchool/programs/speced.php
Extractions: Chattanooga, TN 37403 General Inquiries: (423) 425-4666 Home The Graduate School / Special Education... The Master's of Education concentrations in special education seek to provide breadth and depth to professionals holding an initial degree in special education. The program also provides options for those seeking initial licensure in special education from general education or unrelated fields. Additionally, the concentrations allow specialization in the following areas: mild disabilities; moderate/severe disabilities; early childhood special education; gifted education and emotional/behavioral disabilities. The program and department are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education. Program Requirements A program of study for the student is prepared in consultation with the faculty of the program. A typical program of study includes the following:
LD OnLine - Headlines On Learning Disabilities Sometimes, the parents of special needs children can feel overwhelmed and unsure The pledge was to undertake a national audit of special schools to get http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?max=20&skip=&special_grouping=&id=0&loc=92&s
TOTA Individuals with any disability Near Lubbock, 800/5304857. texas Elks Camp Listing of camp sessions for children with a variety of special needs - has http://www.tota.org/camps.html
Extractions: Camps for Special Kids TOTA student member Jenny M. Dorris has compiled and published a booklet, Texas Camps for Special Kids as a partial requirement for her Master's degree in OT. While we cannot put the entire booklet on this web site, we are listing the camps with their general locations, specialty areas, and phone numbers, and have included links to a number of these camps. Camp A.O.K.
Texas Tech University :: Outreach And Extended Studies texas Tech University Independent School District (TTUISD) Upon request,students who have special needs will be allowed additional time on their final http://www.depts.ttu.edu/oes/TTUISD.asp
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Extractions: Search Martha L. Minow, Professor at Harvard Law School and Co-Director on Policy for the National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum We've just celebrated the 25th anniversary of the federal law in this area, now carrying the inspired acronym of IDEA - for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act . Similar laws have been adopted by most states. The federal law requires all states accepting federal funding for their educational programs to make sure that all children with disabilities receive a "free appropriate public education" in the setting that is the least removed from regular classrooms as possible. Congressional hearings in 1966 indicated that two-thirds of children with disabilities in the country were either totally excluded from public education or else "sitting idly in regular classrooms awaiting the time when they were old enough to drop out." The federal law sought to ensure a free appropriate public education for all children, and also dramatically altered the tradition considered the most enlightened path between the years 1820 and 1960 of segregated education for children with blindness, deafness, epilepsy, or other disabilities. The civil rights struggle against racial oppression helped to galvanize an equality movement for people with disabilities challenging not only exclusion but also segregation.
