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21 February

California Task Force Emphasizes Students with Disabilities as General Education Students First

Education, 02/21/2017

By Meena Tadimeti, @meenatadimeti A Statewide Task Force on Special Education (in 2013) was asked to review “why students with disabilities were realizing poor school and postsecondary outcomes, identify the barriers to better performance, and make recommendations for how to change the state’s system of schooling so it would better serve all students.” In essence, the group was calling for an unified education system in which all children, including students with disabilities, are considered general education students first and foremost. (source: San Mateo County Office of Education) One of the beliefs of the Task Force was that improving part of how.

25 September

Reading Program for Students in Special Education

Education, 09/25/2016

Access to appropriate reading books for students in special education is often out of reach, not considered, or outdated. So here is saddleback.com, an educational publishing company offering intensive reading programs for students with intellectual disabilities to genre-based libraries for emergent teen readers to life skills-based fiction and nonfiction. Check out Saddleback’s literacy and life skills collections for special education students. (http://www.sdlback.com/teen-emergent-reader-libraries) Please review this Site and share the above link to your child’s teacher for further review. The right book makes all the difference! LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. If your school is already using it, please share your.

22 August

Stanislaus Partners in Education Offers Business Internships For Teachers

Education, 08/22/2016

Nan Austin of The Modesto Bee shares about a unique, one-week opportunity for teachers to gain insights into practical aspects of teaching, the workings of local businesses and agencies, and career opportunities for their students. For more details and how to apply: http://www.modbee.com/news/local/education/article97078712.html www.stanislauspartners.com

19 August

A Special Education Teacher Asks, “Where Are My Parents at Back-To-School Night?”

Education, 08/19/2016

Take a look at this special education classroom at a recent back-to-school night. The teacher shared how significant amount of time was spent displaying what the students have worked on and what they will be learning and doing this academic year. And had this question for parents and educators. What’s been your experience or why do you think more parents don’t attend this important school event? Let’s hear from parents and educators! Please share your comments below. If you’re a parent to a child with special needs, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter covering news, resources and events in.

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