Monthly Archives: November 2008

In the chat section of Education Week there is a transcript of a discussion of the implications of response to intervention (or instruction; RtI) for classrooms. Although the questions they answer cover much broader scope than classroom instruction (e.g., roles of administrators, counselors, and psychologists), Judy Elliot and Doug Fuchs provide responses to many instructional [...] Continue reading →

I have finally gotten around to reading Jean Stockard’s rejoinder to the August 2008 analysis from the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC), which reported that the WWC failed to find sufficient evidence meeting its standards to merit identifying Reading Master, the Direct Instruction early literacy program. Professor Stockard’s analysis is instructive, both for what it says [...] Continue reading →

Writing in the New York (US) Times on 19 November 2008, Sandra Tsing Loh calls for parents to mount a bottom-up revolution in public education. Although it’s short on specific proposals—and, of course, I hope the central feature would be a focus on teaching effectively—and long on criticism of politicians sending children to “toney private [...] Continue reading →

The Pennsylvania State University is searching for an assistant or associate professor. Here’s a snippet from the announcement.

Department of Educational and School Psychology and Special Education
Assistant or Associate Professor of Education (Special Education)

This is a tenure-track position in the Department of Educational and School Psychology and Special Education in … Continue reading →

Developmental Disorders: From Childhood to Adulthood

March 25-28, 2009

Cascais – Portugal

Child Development Centre

For more information go to: www.cadin.net

Contact: congressos _at _ cadin.net

Lisbon

Cascais

Submit your abstract Until January 31st

CADIn

International Congress

Abstracts submitted until November, 30th will be evaluated before the end of the year.

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We have two assistant professor positions for Fall 2009 – The first in Cross Categorical and the other in Early Childhood Special Education. We have a great group of 12 faculty-just in special education! Whitewater is located 45 minutes between Madison and Milwaukee and is a short 2 hour train … Continue reading →

The Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education has two tenure track positions available in the area of Special Education.

Assistant Professor, Low-Incidence Disabilities

We are seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant rank with a focus on severe disabilities. An emphasis on secondary school (i.e., middle or … Continue reading →

As of today, SpedPro.org has completed three years of publication. It’s a pleasure to have it start it’s fourth trip around the sun. Continue reading →

Education Week’s Christina Samuels has been conducting a series of discussions about special education policy. Today’s, starting in just a few minutes, focuses on reform of high schools. Check it.

This Week’s Live Chat

Special Education and High School Reform Date: Monday, November 10, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time Where: … Continue reading →

Assistant/Associate Professor – Special Education (28UC2732)

The Division of Teacher Education invites applications for a faculty position at the University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. This tenure track position is in Special Education beginning September 2009.

Responsibilities include : teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the Special … Continue reading →