Fitzgerald announced as first female presidentin Connecticut Junior Republic history Feb 4, 2010
"It's a beautiful building with teachers who are skilled and devoted to special education. Having worked in schools, that's what I was interested in. It's an interesting place for kids who might have been at the bottom of the barrel. They have this beautiful facility with teachers who know them - who know their strengths and their weaknesses - and who care for them," Ms. Fitzgerald said. Ms. Fitzgerald grew up in Fairfax, Va. (Town Times, CT)
Polk observes National School Counseling Week, Florida Student Services Week Feb 4, 2010
Professional school counselors provide a wide-range of services in the schools, based on individual student needs and student interests, including, but not limited to: Mental, emotional, social, developmental, and behavioral services to students and families; Academic guidance and support services, including organizational, study and test-taking skills for students; Special education services, including serving as integral member of the student s problem solving team; Career awareness,... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Fulton BOE mulls over potential budget cuts Feb 4, 2010
We are looking at that in a variety of areas, including physical education, special education, art and in the core areas, Lynch said. According to the superintendent, the district has been right sizing for several years. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Override of ethics veto appears dim Feb 4, 2010
School General Science Special Education 7-12 NYS Certification To. established local Sitework and Paving Contractor Experienced Only. (Albany Times Union)
Three charged with Metroplex burglary Feb 4, 2010
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Pieces of history now in pieces Feb 4, 2010
School General Science Special Education 7-12 NYS Certification To. seeks a Library Technical Assistant - Cataloging Specialist. (Albany Times Union)
Attendance area is approved for new elementary Feb 4, 2010
Another major difference between the two schools is that Hillcrest has rooms designed for a special education program, Prairie Wind does not. It has room for three delayed-development kindergarten programs. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Revised budget approved; outlook is gloomy Feb 4, 2010
6 million in new special education funding and $600,000 in Title I funds, due to federal stimulus dollars, as well as changes after OPEB costs were bonded on the local levy this year. Revenue increases included additional grants received through the Paul Bunyan Educational Cooperative and increases in reimbursements. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mark Dantonio Introduces 2010 Recruiting Class Feb 4, 2010
majoring in special education. DANTONIO ON BOISTURE: "Joe Boisture is a Spartan legacy, as his grandfather Dan coached here for Duffy Daugherty. He's a big, rangy athlete with an outstanding arm. Joe gives us a fourth quarterback on scholarship - a luxury we haven't had since I came here following the 2006 season. He has a big-time arm and great vision down the field. We're extremely excited to have him as part of our program as an early enrollee, and in the future, we look forward to him being... (Msuspartans.com)
Schools begin budget challenge; consider salary cuts Feb 4, 2010
Eliminating the director of special education position, former superintendent ERIP payment, and assistant athletic and assistant band directors. Eliminating high school yearbook and newspaper supplements, lead director supplements and young farmers and young homemakers supplements. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Highway designer, urban planner talks the walk Feb 4, 2010
The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education recently recognized NMS for its commitment and leadership in employing Alaskans with disabilities. NMS is a limited liability company, owned by NANA Development Corp. and Sodexo. (Anchorage Daily News)
Coach hits player in the face with ball Feb 3, 2010
Henry told The Press that Maxwell, a special education teacher in the district, will be on probation for one year. Henry said the district felt no other punishment was necessary. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tennessee grant to develop new program at Christian Brothers University Feb 3, 2010
The grant provides financial support for people seeking to earn a Tennessee teaching license in special education or an endorsement in special education ... To qualify for the scholarship, they must have a bachelor s degree in a field of study other than special education or be currently employed as an educational paraprofessional in a special education classroom ... Recipients of the scholarships must commit to teach special education for two years in Tennessee public schools for each year of... (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Recipe Corner Feb 3, 2010
This recipe comes from the Breads, Loaves ns section of the Special Recipes from the Little Elm ISD Special Education Family cookbook. This cookbook is available at the Little Elm Public Library in the Little Elm Town Hall. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Peering through the glass helps teachers teach Feb 2, 2010
If the student doesnt improve, they may be placed in a special education class as a last resort. The two students brought in on Wednesday had improved a great deal since they started the program. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Is your child gifted? Feb 2, 2010
Parents, Clovis Unified tussle over special education. Parents and Clovis Unified School District officials are butting heads over how to teach special-needs children -- and their disagreements are resulting in drawn-out, costly legal hearings. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Curtain Call (1) Feb 2, 2010
He and his wife, Corrine, a special education teacher in Lewisville, live in The Colony. Skelton hopes retirement will allow him to enjoy more of the things his full schedule has not allowed. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Conference Addresses Barriers Feb 2, 2010
Obiakor specializes in multicultural psychology, special education and educational reform. He has written more than 150 publications in the field, and serves as associate editor of "Teacher Education and Special Education" and co-editor of "Multicultural Learning." Obiakor speaks at 10:45 a.m. on "Using the Comprehensive Support Model to Maximize Access, Equity and Inclusion in General and Special Education." ... Interactive sessions cover autism spectrum disorders, special education and the... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Pyfer gets nod for Board of Education Feb 2, 2010
Pyfer, a clinical instructor in Utah State University s Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, was a member of Logan Municipal Council until the end of 2009. She is a former director of the Logan Schools Foundation and has served as PTA president. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
School patrons favor proposed addition Feb 2, 2010
School districts have the authority to levy tax dollars for the general fund, capital outlay, special education and pension fund. Each fund has a specific allowable levy, and each fund can only be used for designated purposes. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Alternative high school opens Feb 2, 2010
Ive been interested in the alternative high school my whole career, said Valli Helstad, who moved from being a Williston High School special education instructor to overseeing the alternative school program. I just felt that not everyone fits the mold of the regular high school and we should give them the opportunity to succeed in their life, she said of why she likes an alternative high school curriculum. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
From Guilderland to governor's mansion? Feb 2, 2010
School General Science Special Education 7-12 NYS Certification To. Paving Laborers For an established local Sitework and Paving Contr. (Albany Times Union)
Obama budget won't be answer to Schwarzenegger's plea Feb 2, 2010
California also didn't get extra reimbursements for Medicare, CalWorks or special education that the governor sought. "This represents a down payment on what California is owed," Department of Finance spokesman H.D. Palmer said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Schoolwide Positive Behavior Suppor... Feb 1, 2010
Remedial and Special Education, 28(6), 366-377. Walker, H. M., Horner, R. H., Sugai, G., Bullis, M., Sprague, J. R., Bricker, D., et al. (1996). (Suite101.com)
Gov. nears education board choice Feb 1, 2010
She is a former director of the Logan Schools Foundation and has taught special education, teaching students at USU for the past seven years. E-mail. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Can Texas do more to make football safer? Feb 1, 2010
His recovery wasn t easy and he had to be certified for special education so he could attend school half days for three months. He wore sunglasses and ear plugs to deal with light and noise. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Northwestern student teachers to enter area schools Jan 31, 2010
Vickie Felder, a special education major from Waukomis, will teach at Hoover Elementary-Enid. Two students will serve as mathematics teachers. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Turner - Hathaway (3) Jan 31, 2010
She is a special education teacher employed by Shelby County Schools. Mr. Hathaway is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Hathaway of Germantown, Tennessee, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hathaway of Butler, Ohio, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bauer of Kansas City, Missouri. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
37 from UT make SEC honor roll Jan 31, 2010
Soccer -- Molly Baird, Finance; Grace Cuenin, Special Education; Anna Fisher, History; Chelsea Hatcher, Undecided; Sarah Jackyra, Sport Management; Sarah Kitchen, Nursing; Lara Langworthy, Undecided; Kylee Rossi, Sport Management; Emily Shore, Undecided; Alissa Vonderhaar, Exercise Science. Volleyball -- Carol Cheade, Logistics; Nikki Fowler, Marketing; Amanda Friday, Psychology; Chloe Goldman, Communication Studies; Kayla Jeter, Undecided; Kelsey Mahoney, Nutrition; Kylie Marshall, Accounting;... (InsideTennessee.com)
Online courses aren't just for college students Jan 31, 2010
Graduation rates and completion rates increased, more programs employ guidance counselors and credentialed staff for special education and English-language learners. These efforts are paying off for the programs. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Search is on for new Palo Alto High principal Jan 30, 2010
He is advertising nationally to replace Carol Zepecki, director of special education and student services, a 12-year district veteran, and Linda Common, assistant superintendent of administrative services, a former Woodside High School principal who joined the district just last summer. Secondary Director Burton Cohen will retire in June, and Elementary Director Becki Cohn-Vargas has not been replaced since resigning last fall. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
More of this story Jan 30, 2010
The men s teams are scheduled to visit eight area elementary schools, while the women s teams will go bowling with local special education students. The popular Friday fan-fest also will return. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Legislators offer views on contract deadline penalty Jan 30, 2010
Razidlo told lawmakers that districts like Brainerd pay an unequitable share of unreimbursed special education costs. During the 2008-09 school year, 17 percent of the district's students received special education services, or a total cost of $13 ... 143 million of those mandated special education services, which had to be covered by the district's general fund. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Autistic second-grader makes friends in classroom Jan 30, 2010
This school year he was moved from a special education classroom to a regular education class as part of a districtwide inclusion effort in Racine Unified ... "It amazes me," said Joann Harris, Tanner's one-on-one special education assistant who sits with him in class ... After years of recommending separate classes for special education students, experts at Unified and elsewhere now say inclusion provides special education students with newfound socialization while teaching regular education... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ray Sylvester; taught special education in Newton with warmth, dedication Jan 29, 2010
Family and friends knew Ray Sylvester as a faithful Catholic and a quiet, generous man who was widely respected in Scituate, where he lived, and the Newton public schools, where he worked as a special education teacher for 40 years ... Mr. Sylvester became a special education teacher in the Newton public schools in 1970 ... In Newton, Mr. Sylvester was one of the first teachers to incorporate computers into special education in the 1980s, said his close friend, Bob Harrington, who was Mr.... (Boston Globe)
Tebow ad has wrong venue Jan 29, 2010
And while we might live in a tolerant country in a tolerant time, when people's personal views and eccentricities are respected more than ever, when special education students compete on varsity and sports writers announce publicly that they are switching genders, there is another thing to consider. The spotlight is a lot brighter than it once was. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Boost in graduation numbers expected Jan 29, 2010
The teams are made up of counselors, assistant principals, Special Education representatives, registrars and teachers. 22-credit graduation plan. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Report: NH mental health care hurt by funding cuts Jan 29, 2010
Mental health 000035B5 treatment for children could be improved by combining money from special education and the juvenile justice system, she said. Louis Josephson, president of Riverbend Community Mental Health in Concord, said his center has been able to stay on relatively secure financial footing only because it already has taken such steps as eliminating two paid holidays for staff and asking them to pay more for their health insurance. (Concord Monitor)
AP Exclusive: States struggle to keep top teachers Jan 29, 2010
- More than half of the states don't require special education teachers to take subject-matter courses while in school and don't test them on how much of the content they know. - Nearly every state allows tenure to be awarded "virtually automatically," which protects inadequate teachers and makes it difficult for schools to fire them. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Montgomery faces school budget challenges Jan 29, 2010
8 million and ahead of special education salaries and programs at $11. 8 million. (NJ.com -- Times)
Lexington schools still owed considerable amount from state Jan 28, 2010
The amount dropped from about $313,000 to $181,000 with the latest transportation and special education payments, he said. The district has been doing well in holding expenses, especially in operation and maintenance, which reduced expenses by 10 percent. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Board hears progress on grant, approves retirements Jan 28, 2010
Monday night's Chetek School Board meeting was highlighted by the retirement of two long-term teachers and updates on the progress of the special education department and the Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant. Director of Special Education Linda Zeman gave a monitoring report on her department, pointing out the significant progress Chetek students with disabilities have made in the last year, which led to Chetek special education receiving an exemplary rating from the school board... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Palo Verde Elementary principal to retire Jan 28, 2010
The announcement follows the notice that six other administrators are retiring, including , assistant principal at J. L. Stanford Middle School (JLS); , principal at Terman Middle School; Carol Zepecki, the district's director of special education and student services; Linda Common, assistant superintendent of administrative services; Burton Cohen, the district's director of secondary education; and Barbara Lancon, summer school coordinator. Related article. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Seminars set for prospective teachers Jan 28, 2010
The meetings are sponsored by the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, which has received a U.S. Department of Education grant for scholarships to recruit and prepare math, science and special education teachers to work in high-need Florida schools. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, the ability to work and make a three-year commitment to teach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
School change requires in-depth support Jan 28, 2010
Constructive change requires that the entire faculty - including special education and Title 1 teachers along with math and reading coaches - work together. This in turn requires that teachers report to the principal - and not to the district special education or Title 1 director. (Boston Globe)
Attendance area is approved for new elementary Jan 28, 2010
Another major difference between the two schools is that Hillcrest has rooms designed for a special education program, Prairie Wind does not. It has room for three delayed-development kindergarten programs. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ridgeview schools asking voters to pay more taxes to avoid cuts Jan 28, 2010
"We still have to offer certain things, such as (advanced placement) classes and special education," Dodds said. He also cited "unfunded mandates" as a cause for increased costs. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hall facing mounting budget deficit Jan 28, 2010
To date, the state owes Hall $130,000 in unpaid reimbursements for special education and transportation, a shortfall Struna says will likely climb to $159,000 by the end of this year. Struna estimates that next year Hall could see a $150,000 shortfall in state payouts ; leaving the district with a possible $307,000 deficit over the next two years. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Principals complain about missing details Jan 28, 2010
Other schools complained that the number of special education students had not been counted in their total enrolment figures. I think that what this shows is the unseemly haste of Julia Gillard to allow principals to access data on a school development day when principals should be working flat out,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Even mild kidney disease harms a child's quality of life Jan 28, 2010
For example, recently diagnosed children who report learning problems may benefit from help before grades drop, researchers say, noting that children with chronic diseases currently do not qualify for special education until their scores decline dramatically. In their study of 402 children, ages 2 to 16, with mild-to-moderate kidney disease, researchers analyzed the link between kidney function, disease severity, age of onset and disease duration, on the one hand, and physical, emotional,... (EurekAlert!)
District 87 may eliminate 11 to 26 jobs under plan Jan 28, 2010
For the first group of jobs, the plan recommends eliminating five elementary school positions, two more in special education and two each at the junior high and high school. The 15 other positions depend on federal and state funding, which may not be known until summer. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
AEA 267 approves budget proposal Jan 28, 2010
Cedar Falls-based AEA 267 provides special education, technology and teacher support services to 62,871 students in 60 public school districts and 3,430 students in 24 non-public schools or systems. More than a third of the budget, or 28. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Newberry Author Encourages Students to Keep Journals Jan 28, 2010
" Armstrong discussed his own family and pets that became characters in the three children's books he's written. In "Whittington," Armstrong weaves the story of the 14th century English folktale Dick Whittington and his cat with a modern day story of two orphaned children who take refuge in a barn. The battered tomcat in the story was modeled after Armstrong's daughter's cat, Bent Ear. Ben, the boy in the story, has dyslexia and is struggling to learn how to read but refuses to go to special... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Watertown education board faces difficult budget yearServices cut below last year's levels still equal 4.3 percent spending increase Jan 28, 2010
Driving the increased costs are an increase of $676,954 in health insurance, $124,704 in special education out-of-district transportation, $162,011 in special education tuition, and previously ARRA-funded items that have moved back to the BOE totaling $136,419; these items represent a 3. 1 percent increase. (Town Times, CT)
Union contracts loom over school budget work Jan 27, 2010
Classified employees fill a range of roles, from janitors, building maintenance officials and school secretaries to special education assistants and employees working with hearing-impaired or vision-impaired students. School District Superintendent George Troxel said the district has offered both unions contracts with a similar theme -- no across-the-board raises and more out-of-pocket payment by employees for health insurance. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sunde, White engaged Jan 27, 2010
She is employed with the Madison Central School District as a special education aide/library assistant at Madison Middle School. The future bridegroom is the son of Dale and Kelly White of Laurel, Neb. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Special students run a very special coffee shop Jan 27, 2010
The coffee shop, called Helpful Hawks, is operated by students with special needs, such as learning disabilities or other issues, said Melisa Lunderville, special education director for Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 ... Students not in special education also work at the coffee shop to earn credit for their required RSI, or Responsible Social Involvement. (Nogales International, AZ)
CITY INSIDER Supes to consider cell phone labels Jan 27, 2010
Required special education services would also be maintained. With a huge $113 million budget shortfall over the next two years, the district is looking to cut costs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
JOHN D. WELTY: Celebrating successes even as we tackle challenges Jan 27, 2010
Dr. Charles Arokiasamy, chair of the Department of Counseling, Special Education and Rehabilitation, just received the 2010 President's Award of Excellence. He has a worldwide reputation in rehabilitation counseling and has attracted millions of research dollars to Fresno State. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Union members picket UPW in Hilo over prison closure(8:54 p.m.)Hundreds rally against cuts in Hawaii health, human services programs Jan 27, 2010
Special Education Center of Hawaii. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Peering through the glass helps teachers teach Jan 26, 2010
If the student doesnt improve, they may be placed in a special education class as a last resort. The two students brought in on Wednesday had improved a great deal since they started the program. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Guitar club strikes chord Jan 26, 2010
The leader of the group is the capable Isaiah Chavez, a special education teacher at Cameron who also offers private guitar lessons. In teaching the extracurricular class, Chavez has come full circle. (Odessa American, TX)
Conspiracy spreads across the country Jan 26, 2010
High school theater departments partner with the special education departments and order the script from "The Jellybean Conspiracy" Web site ... In the eight years since the inception of "The Jellybean Conspiracy," more than half a dozen students who worked on the production have chosen a career in special education. (University News, MO)
Lafarge ordered to cut emissions Jan 26, 2010
Catskill Native wrote on Jan 22, 2010 4:36 PM:" A link to the comment site and a link to the full text of the settlement under review would be appreciated. Once again, to the local Republican LaFarge stooges who have been telling everyone nice fairy tales for years about how good cement jobs are for the community, settlements like this speak for themselves. The huge school across from the plant and the huge special education and autistic population of students go hand in hand with mercury... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Learning Curve: Yes, it’s OK to be a boy Jan 26, 2010
That s why Rao recommends teachers, pediatricians and parents delve deeper and wait longer before applying labels and adopting such interventions as special education services, medications or class pull-outs for young boys. The checklist for disorders impulsivity, delays in socializing and language, resistance to eye contact, problems in transitions, extreme shyness, sudden fits can also be a checklist of temporary development phases and setbacks, cautions Rao. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
