Schools get another $100k, but cuts are looming Jul 1, 2009
What s at risk by depriving the school system of the dollars it needs for maintenance of effort includes higher class sizes, the ability to comply with state and federal mandates, high school accreditation, declining MCAS scores, reduced services for students with disabilities and athletics and enrichment programs, Langlois said. Malone expressed confidence that Langlois has the managerial skills necessary to make difficult cuts to the budget in a way that minimizes damage to the school system. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
$200 million could be pumpedinto Palm Beach County schools May 27, 2009
$41 million for special education and services for students with disabilities. $31 million in aid to schools where a significant portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. (The Palm Beach Post)
Area school districts find out their cut of stimulus May 7, 2009
Like most districts, Oakland also dips deeply into its general fund budget to pay for mandated services for students with disabilities. Spearman estimated that the $9. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
SPOTTED: The focus is on you! Apr 11, 2009
This award is presented annually to a disability service professional who has advanced services for students with disabilities through dedication and advocacy. Kalivoda holds degrees in psychology, rehabilitation counseling, and higher education from UGA.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stimulus funds headed to schools Apr 4, 2009
Specifically, district schools will receive allocations for Title I, which provides assistance to school districts with high numbers or percentages of low income children, and IDEA, which supports educational services for students with disabilities. The dollar figures were impressive. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
UNCW to face an increase in tuition and fees Feb 27, 2009
Of the tuition increase, 40 percent will be used for financial aid and 60 percent will be used for critical needs, which includes new faculty positions to protect and enhance the quality of the students' educational experience, services for students with disabilities, a mathematics lab, operating funds for the counseling center and an additional advisor for the increased number of transfer students. "We have determined that our critical needs are the support of the teaching and student support... (The Seahawk, NC)
Bush budget forecasts deficit hike Feb 2, 2008
3 billion for special education services for students with disabilities, an increase of roughly $330 million. . (Yahoo News -- Politics)
College student with disability picks himself up after tough start Nov 13, 2007
Then he heard about Edinboro, which is ranked among the nation's top 10 universities for its services for students with disabilities. That sorry string of Fs, though, put it all in jeopardy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Firing Line Sep 17, 2007
It was refreshing to read this very human perspective on a scientific issue (Graduate students host dinner with Nobel Prize winner," Sept. 11). Most of the time, scientists are portrayed as cold, rational and inhuman. Graduate students are thought of as having no life, no drive, no sense of humor and disconnected from very natural behaviors such as fandom. Nothing could be further from the truth. Science is a human endeavor; we have our idols, our prejudices and our childish disagreements that... (The Daily Texan, TX)
'Dogs hope addition will fill pitching void Sep 14, 2007
"We'd seen her pitch from her sophomore year on, so we were very familiar with her."Fresno State offers assistance through its services for students with disabilities program. But Melloh would need a waiver from the NCAA to play, a provision offered students with learning disabilities. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Delaney returns to campus Sep 6, 2007
His duties included serving as an advisor to SGA and the University Echo, advising the programming committee and coordinating services for students with disabilities. Delaney said he has had 20 years of experience working with similar departments and has been directly involved with guidance and hands-on programming. (The University Echo, TN)
Virginia Tech Panels Urge Reform Aug 23, 2007
It recommends that the university add to its Care Team the central group that identifies and responds to at-risk students a Virginia Tech law enforcement officer and the director for the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities as permanent members. The existing group includes representatives from student affairs and counseling services. (Inside Higher Ed)
Organization looks back on Opportunities history Apr 27, 2007
Secondly, Opportunities answered the call from area school districts to develop community based transition services for students with disabilities. The Community Employment Program now provides job-seeking skills training, work experience assistance and job coaching to over 200 students in 22 school systems. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Diversity Week is full of cultural events Feb 9, 2007
Diversity Week is also co-sponsored by LGBT Programs and Services, the Mercury Association, UMKC Student Communicators, the Office of Diversity and Equity, Talent Scholars, and the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. "Students with Disabilities: Understanding Rights and Responsibilities," will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alumni Room, University Center. (University News, MO)
Band plans auction, dinner Jan 28, 2007
The students learned about the college, the application process, services for students with disabilities and financial aid and scholarships that are available. Also, there were informational tables about the college's Workforce Development and Florida School of the Arts programs and tours of the campus. (Florida Times-Union)
Alternative-formatted textbooks difficult to obtain Jan 9, 2007
"When a student brings us a textbook, first the binding must be removed," said Scott Laurent, director of the UMKC Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD). "The pages are scanned, encoded into the correct format, and burned onto a compact disc. The book is then re-bound and returned with the accompanying CD to the student.". (University News, MO)
Attention Deficit Disorder Conference At WCU Jan 4, 2007
It then breaks into three tracks, with concurrent sessions for parents and teachers, college issues and adults with AD/HD. Presenting faculty include Dr. Joan Polka, of West Chester University's Counseling Center and Dr. Martin Patwell, the University's director of Services for Students with Disabilities. Polka will discuss the documentation that students who plan to attend college need to get academic assistance for their disabilities including standard testing procedures. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
