Bear voted GCS board president Jul 17, 2008
The board appointed the members of the Committee on Special Education, the Committee on Pre-School Special Education and the Board of Voter Registration, who will be paid 8. 25 per hour for their services. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Post a comment Jul 16, 2008
I asked as a Committee on Special Education Meeting if the school had received Dr. Hoffmans letter. The CSE chairperson responded: We received Dr. Hoffmans letter but it carries no weight. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Six running for school board May 2, 2008
She is currently the Parent-Teacher Organization chairperson at West Middle School, a parent representative for both the committee on special education and the district council. Also running for the board are Imam Abdur-Rahim Muhammad and Merritt Fletcher. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mom got first one, now others benefit Apr 5, 2008
Sharon Fiorille grew up in Moravia and worked for the Southern Cayuga Central School District as the secretary for the Committee on Special Education. She was described by some of her co-workers as following a curriculum that was comprised of courage and caring for others. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
DCS administrators comment on opening of school, transition to middle school Sep 20, 2007
In giving his report on special education to the board of education, Ron Lasowski, chairman of the committee on special education, said 15. 1 percent of the student population at DCS, or roughly 143 out of 947 students, are classified as being in need of special education. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
N.H. falls from top spot in child rankings Jul 26, 2007
Michael Maroni, chairman of the State Advisory Committee on Special Education, called the dropout rate for disabled students appalling, but said he's unsure why it's so high. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
NH drops from top spot in Kids Count report Jul 26, 2007
Michael Maroni, chairman of the State Advisory Committee on Special Education, called the dropout rate for disabled students "appalling," but said he's unsure why it's so high. "They have the cognitive ability, so there's no reason why they're not able to learn if given the appropriate instruction," said Maroni. (Concord Monitor)
Deaf teen says dog ban has hurt training Feb 23, 2007
Dillon, responding to questions from Margiotta, denied having a blanket no-dogs policy and said the district's Committee on Special Education must approve the use of a service dog in school. The Caves did not appeal the committee's December denial of Cave's request to bring Simba to class. (Newsday)
A born mediator Woman's career skills help families with learning-disabled kids Jan 21, 2007
"It makes them feel angry, upset and sad," says Eileen Vail of Stamford, a school psychologist and chairwoman of the committee on special education of the Pocantico Hills Central School District in Westchester County, N.Y. "Parents can get angry when the pain they feel about having an (learning disabled) child isn't validated by the school," she says, adding that "knowing that the school doesn't get who the kid is, is the worst pain of all for a parent.". When the Forsyths believed their son... (Greenwich Time)
Service dog barred, again Jan 9, 2007
School officials have said the family must obtain permission from the district's committee on special education before John can take Simba to class. The Caves say they requested permission more than a year ago in anticipation of getting a service dog. (Newsday)
Deaf Boy's Dog Barred From LI School Jan 6, 2007
On Wednesday, after the story was reported in Newsday, Superintendent Robert Dillon said the parents must get permission from the district's committee on special education. . (CBS New York, NY)
Deaf student's dog turned away from school Jan 5, 2007
While the Caves believe Simba and John must be together constantly in order to bond, school officials say the family needs approval from the district's committee on special education. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act says schools and other public facilities must make "reasonable accommodations" for disabled people, said Thomas Dern, associate executive director of YAI/National Institute for People With Disabilities. (Newsday)
Schools Bars Deaf Boy's Helper Dog From Class Jan 4, 2007
East Meadow Superintendent Robert Dillon said the Caves should obtain permission from the district's committee on special education before bringing the dog to school. State and federal laws permit assistance dogs in public facilities. (WNBC.com, NY)
Audit shows sound fiscal operation of Hornell schools: District in ‘stable financial condition' Oct 18, 2006
l The school board voted unanimously to approve Pamela Aini as a parent representative to the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education. l Robert Gosden was granted a number of responsibilities in his position as interim business official including emergency disaster coordinator and district copyright officer. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
New computer program means less time spent on reports Oct 14, 2006
Goerlitz recently introduced the Internet-based program to D.H. Robbins Elementary School Principal and Committee on Special Education Chairperson Laura Campione. The district received a federal grant to finance the program. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Here's what's new at local schools Sep 6, 2006
The Committee on Special Education office moves out of the trailer it has occupied for several years, into new quarters at the middle school; the appearance of the campus will improve when Questar III hauls the trailer away. And members of the girls field hockey team, who have been playing on borrowed turf down in the village, will play some of their games this season on Ichabod Crane's new main athletic field. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
5 will vie for 4 seats on C-PP board May 1, 2006
In addition to serving on the core team, Schultz is president of the PTA Council, recording secretary for the West High PTSA and a parent representative for the Committee on Special Education. am running for the board because I am committed to public education and want the best possible educational opportunities for all children in our school district, Schultz said. (Corning Leader, NY)
