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Author Archives: Kristin McDonald
What Works Clearinghouse Release Two Reports on Programs for Children with Disabilities
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Last week, the What Works Clearinghouse released two new reports on programs for children with disabilities which focus on developing socio-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills. These reports take a close look … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Early Intervention, U.S. Department of Education
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U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Use of Title I Funding for Preschool Programs
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education released non-regulatory guidance in the form of a question and answer document to address the use of Title I funds for high-quality preschool programs for eligible … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Preschool, U.S. Department of Education
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New Report Provides Annual Overview of State Preschool Policies; Includes Disability Data
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. The National Institute for Early Education Research has released the 2011 State of Preschool: State Preschool Yearbook to highlight trends in state-run programs serving children ages 3 and 4. According to the … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Preschool
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U.S. Secretary of Education and Top Special Education Official Answer Questions During CEC Twitter Town Hall
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Last week, during CEC’s Annual Convention, CEC members and twitter followers from across the country came together to participate in a Twitter Town Hall with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and … Continue reading
Posted in IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, Opportunities for Advocacy, U.S. Department of Education, Workforce Investment Act
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Obama Administration Announces Blueprint for Future of Career, Technical Education Law
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Today at the Des Moines Area Community College in Iowa, U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, announced the Obama Administration’s blueprint for the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, Perkins Act/Career-Technical Education
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Colorado Congressman, State Senator Brief Special Educators on Teacher Evaluation, Funding
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Special educators attending CEC’s Annual Convention in Denver last week, received a rare opportunity to ask two elected officials questions about a variety of education issues, such as: linking teacher evaluations to … Continue reading
Posted in U.S. Congress
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Nominations Open for the 2012 U.S. Presidential Citizen’s Medal
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Nominations are now open for the 2012 U.S. Presidential Citizen’s Medal. This award is one of the nation’s highest civilian medals and serves to recognize heroes in our communities across the nation. … Continue reading
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Office of Special Education Programs Accepts Comments on State Personnel Development Grant program
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. The Office of Special Education Programs is now accepting comments on Proposed Priorities and Definitions for State Personnel Development Grants. The purpose of these grants is to help State Educational Agencies in … Continue reading
Posted in Opportunities for Advocacy, U.S. Department of Education
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White House Hosts Conference Calls on Budget for Every State
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. This week, the White House will be hosting a series of state-specific conference calls to discuss the budget proposal recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and led by Budget Committee … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, Opportunities for Advocacy, U.S. Congress
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CEC Convention to Unite Thousands of Special Educators; Lawmakers to Address Top Education Reform Issues
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. We hope you will be joining us and thousands of special educators next week in Denver, Colorado for CEC’s Annual Convention and Expo! As CEC celebrates its 90th anniversary, the Convention will … Continue reading