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Category Archives: U.S. Department of Education
CEC Calls on Department of Ed to Change Definition of ‘Evidence-Based’ in State Personnel Development Grant Program
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Just what constitutes ‘evidence-based practice’ is a widely discussed topic of conversation, particularly among educators who are determining which interventions, instructional strategies, and curricula to use with children and youth with disabilities. … Continue reading
Posted in Opportunities for Advocacy, U.S. Department of Education
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Secretary Duncan calls CEC Member Ben White to say Thanks!
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Today, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, surprised CEC Member, Benjamin White, by calling him to express his appreciation for Ben’s outstanding work in the field of education and to encourage … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, IDEA Early Intervention, IDEA Preschool, IDEA School Aged, Opportunities for Advocacy, U.S. Department of Education
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White House Recognizes STEM Champions of Change; CEC Members Nominated
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. In conjunction with Teacher Appreciation Week and Exceptional Children Week (May 7-11), CEC was proud to have two members recognized for their work to ensure access to educational opportunities for children with … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, U.S. Department of Education
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Provide Your Feedback On Teacher Evaluation!
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. Recently, national education reform efforts have focused on revising teacher evaluations to incorporate measures of student growth and provide more meaningful feedback about teacher performance. CEC wants to ensure that teacher evaluations … Continue reading
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New Report Details Public School Demographic Data for 2010-2011; Over 2,000 Special Education Schools Throughout Country
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. A report released yesterday by the National Center for Education Statistics within the Institute for Education Sciences, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education, provides many demographic details about the … Continue reading
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Upcoming Webinars by National Center for Special Education Research to Provide Overview of Current Initiatives, Funding Opportunities
From Kristin McDonald over on CEC Policy Insider. In the coming weeks, the National Center for Special Education Research and the National Center for Education Research within the Institute for Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education will host a comprehensive … Continue reading
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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
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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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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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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
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