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🎓 National Special Education Day commemorates the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) signed in 1975, which guaranteed free, appropriate public education for children with disabilities. 🌟 Today, and every day, we celebrate the incredible #TeamNewKent educators, support staff, and administrators who ensure every student's unique learning journey is supported, valued, and empowered. 🤝 Our commitment goes beyond education—it's about creating an inclusive environment where all #NKCPS students can thrive, grow, and reach their full potential. #AGreatPlacetoLearn #InspireEngageEmpower #SpecialEducationDay #NationalSpecialEducationDay

What's so Special about Special Education? This is an important question to ask and answer! I use the most recent Annual Report to Congress on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to develop support for schools. 💡 Why is this so important? ❗ The 45th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2023) describes our nation’s progress, and we have a lot of work to do! 🔖 Download Full Report: https://lnkd.in/grXjgugF Don't start from scratch or reinvent the wheel! Let's connect as you plan services for staff and ALL learners in the upcoming school year. #LevelUpEdu #SpecialEducation #School #Coaching #Training #ProfessionalLearning

Today, on the first #InternationalDayOfPlay, I am excited to share a video from Perkins School for the Blind focusing on playful learning for children with disabilities. What does a child with disabilities need to learn to play? Likely, toys and materials they can access and adults with specialized teaching skills to help with exploration, communication, and decision-making. Let's remember today that there is more than one way to play! 🎈🎉 Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/e2ANrk56

We are thrilled to share the second edition of CLE’s Model Policy Guide, titled “Model Charter School Policies: Increasing Equitable Access and Quality Opportunities for Students with Disabilities.” This tool provides policymakers, advocates and education leaders with current and necessary information and refined language incorporating the lessons learned since the first version was published. We hope this resource empowers both policymakers and authorizers to revisit their policies and practices to address the evolving needs of students with disabilities in charter schools. https://lnkd.in/exAczvfq #ModelPolicyGuide #StudentswithDisabilities #EmpoweredLeaders #PolicyChange

Did you know 2.41 million students in the U.S. battle with learning disabilities? Yet, our education system often fails to meet their specific needs adequately. This isn't just an oversight—it's a call to action. Our #LDDayofAction represents a movement demanding substantial reforms. Key initiatives like the RISE Act and the Keeping All Students Safe Act aim to dismantle the outdated barriers these students face daily. These laws are necessary steps toward building a truly inclusive educational system. Let’s not just accommodate our students with learning disabilities—let's uplift them. By supporting these initiatives, we can create a more inclusive learning environment for all students. Learn more and get involved! NCLD: https://ncld.co/4c5Z7hP Eye to Eye National: https://ncld.co/457mwgH #YouthAdvocacy #LearningDisability #EducationEquity #NCLD #EyetoEyeNational

https://lnkd.in/gh86iJMv... Empowering Every Child: Education Rights for Children... Education is a fundamental right for all children, including those with disabilities. Ensuring that children with disabilities have access to quality... #ChildrenWithDisabilities #ChildEducationRights #AccessToEducation #InclusiveEducation #ChildrensRights #EducationForAll #EqualOpportunities #SpecialNeedsEducation

The Office of Special Education Programs has developed a two-part self assessment as a voluntary technical assistance tool to assist States in supporting military-connected children with disabilities served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The voluntary self-assessment is applicable for IDEA's provisions requiring a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under Part B, from ages 3 through 21 or early intervention systems under Part C for children with disabilities, from birth to age 3. https://lnkd.in/eByVQY2A

The 1990 Individuals With Disabilities Education Act aims to ensure equal rights for students with special needs, guaranteeing that children with disabilities have access to education that is designed to meet their particular circumstances. In reality, however, parents and school systems may disagree on what constitutes the appropriate educational program. Given the stakes involved, how can attorneys best advise clients looking to get the best education for their children? Read more in the latest edition of #WashingtonLawyer: https://bit.ly/3BBLI4i

💡 Understanding the Impact: When schools fall short in following the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), it's our children who bear the consequences. Stay informed as we delve into the critical ways in which non-compliance can hinder the growth and success of students with disabilities. Let's work together to ensure every child receives the support and resources they deserve. #IDEA #InclusiveEducation #EmpowerChildren