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Category Archives: Special Education
DOE Sends Annual IDEA Report to Congress
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via Wikipedia Last month the United States Department of Education sent its annual report on the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act to Congress. Because of the slow movement in all … Continue reading
Accommodations on Standardized Tests: GAO Study Finds No Strategic Enforcement by DOJ
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by biologycorner via Flickr I’ll admit that I may have a bias against standardized tests, I don’t like them much.I prefer essay tests where one can expound a bit. In … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via WikipediaAs the year turns, it’s time for reflection and resolutions.So think back upon last year and get ready for the new one, and most importantly chew the black-eyed peas … Continue reading
Posted in Gerl, Legal Information, New Year, Special Education, special education law
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U. Washington professor of practice
From ischwartz over on SpedPro. The College of Education at the University of Washington (UW) seeks a “professor of practice” to lead programs that prepare and support educational leaders at school and district level, in support of powerful, equitable student … Continue reading
Posted in assistant professor, associate professor, News, Positions in higher ed, professor, Special Education, teacher education
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Merry Christmas Everybody: Dreamin’ of a White X-box; Lawyers, HOs & Reindeer!
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via Wikipedia I was giving some thought to my Christmas message. I will be spending the next ten days or so with my family, so I thought a big message … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, education, Education Law, Gerl, law, Legal Information, Special Education, special education law
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Mediation vs Hearings: SpEd Dispute Resolution
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image by TomNatt via Flickr This week I finished a decision from a due process hearing and I conducted a mediation. Dangerous combination. This got me to thinking about dispute resolution … Continue reading
Posted in dispute resolution, due process, Gerl, hearing, Legal Information, Mediation, procedural safeguards, Special Education, special education law
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Santo; Injustice; Service Dogs; Diabetes
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog. Image via Wikipedia You may have to read for a while, but this post does have something to do with kids (and adults) with disabilities. If you read this blog regularly, … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago Cub, Gerl, Legal Information, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Ron Santo, Special Education, special education law
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Asst prof at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
From Nancy Mundschenk over on SpedPro. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale announces an Assistant Professor position in Special Education. We’re looking for someone with expertise in academic instruction for students with mild disabilities (particularly LD). Please see the full position announcement … Continue reading
Posted in assistant professor, News, Positions in higher ed, Special Education
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Free gift from Education Consumers Foundation!
From JohnL over on Teach Effectively!. Isn’t it unusual to get something for free that is actually worth a lot? The good folks over at Education Consumers Foundation (ECF) are giving away a small book that is quite valuable, and … Continue reading
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