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RACE AND SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights August 2023 OCR released a letter of guidance for schools, colleges and universities that receive federal funds
Summary of New Federal Guidance for State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and C of the IDEA
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services recently released updated and consolidated guidance on State supervision requirements under the Individuals
2023 Special Education Minnesota Legislative Changes
The Minnesota legislature made substantial changes to Minnesota’s education laws, policy and funding during the 2023 legislative session. Many of these changes will benefit children
CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
With COVID-19 still circulating around the world, the CDC has recently released guidance to help people protect themselves. Experts know more about the virus than
Tips to Promote Safe Usage of Social Media
Students with disabilities may engage in bullying behavior or unknowingly invite it because they don’t know how to safely navigate social media. It’s important for
Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504
PDF What is 504? A Federal Law that prohibits disability discrimination and guarantees students with disabilities equal access to educational opportunities, including free appropriate public
New Guidance OCR and OSERS
New guidance from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) was released today addressing
Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs
For states, districts, schools, and programs to support child and student social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs there are numerous recommendations from the U.S.
CDC Revises Developmental Milestones For Young Kids
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Program – major initiative to educate families on what to expect from their children at each stage of development CDC
Special Education COVID-19 Resources
The Minnesota Department of Education is maintaining a website with guidance relating to special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find data about
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