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For the fourth time, the Roper Public Affairs &’ Corporate Communications group has reported a survey of US opinion about Learning Disabilities to the Tremaine Foundation. Although the report is entitled “Measuring Progress in Public & Parental Understanding of Learning Disabilities,” it also includes data about the views of the general public, teachers, and [...] Continue reading →

For the academics among LD Blog’s readers, over on Spedpro positions are blooming as if the season was spring rather than fall. In the last few months there have been over a dozen announcements of searches for professors posted there, with many of them related to Learning Disabilities.
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Darsheel Safary as Ishaan
Those who remember Taare Zameen Par will find Like Stars on Earth very familiar. For others, who are familiar with the usual stories about children with disabilities who benefit from concern on the part of a
caring adult, the story will be familiar, too. I remark on it here as a [...] Continue reading →

Last week, NBC’s Education Nation engaged the country in a conversation about many critical issues in education but rarely was special or gifted education mentioned. Although students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents are impacted by all conversations about education, CEC is pleased to provide a perspective on how they are particularly impacted by three main areas discussed in this national conversation: (1) graduation rates; (2) charter schools; and (3) recruiting/retaining teachers. Graduation Rates are at Historic Lows and Increasing the High School Graduation Rate is Essential to Developing the Next Generation of Productive Citizens Did you know: o Nearly… Continue reading →

On September 29, CEC President Jackie Mault joined CEC Policy Staff, Associate Executive Director Deb Ziegler and Senior Director Lindsay Jones at the Committee for Education Funding’s Annual Legislative Gala to honor champions of education funding. Founded in 1969, the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) and its 80 member organizations have worked toward the common goal of achieving adequate federal support for our nation’s education system. Nonpartisan and nonprofit, CEF is America’s largest education coalition, reflecting the broad spectrum of the education community. CEC has been a long time member of this coalition, which has always advocated for full funding… Continue reading →

On September 29, 2010, the US Senate passed a budgetary measure called a continuing resolution (CR) which will allow the government to remain open through December 3, 2010. Under the CR, funding will continue at FY 2010 enacted levels for most programs, including all education programs. President Obama had requested that Congress provide additional education funding for some programs including the popular college tuition grant program, Pell Grants, but the measure passed without these requests. The Senate passed the CR 84-14 and it will now go to the House of Representatives, which is expected to pass it without exception. To… Continue reading →

The Department of Education’s new Web site, TEACH.gov, is designed to inspire people who are ready to make a difference and join those already making a difference in the classroom. At TEACH.gov prospective educators can learn what it’s really like to be a teacher and find the tools to launch a career in education. Current and prospective special educators will find additional resources at CEC’s specialedcareers.org. Continue reading →

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• Google Scribe

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• Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Children with Special Needs :: Home

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• iTouch for Special Needs [licensed for non-commercial use only] / iTouch for Special Needs

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• Special Education Apps

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Hey colleagues,
I just joined One Nation. Have you heard about it?It is a coalition of organizations uniting to pull America back together and put America back to work. And you can find out how to be a part of it all by clicking the link below:
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From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL.