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Digital Early Intervention and Parent Support Programmes
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November 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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Don’t just assign vocabulary. Teach it!

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IRIS Center: Components of Effective Vocabulary Instruction
November 2, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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DIGITAL THERAPY PLATFORM FOR SPECIAL SCHOOLS
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October 30, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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The U.S. #SupremeCourt is set to take up a case that advocates warn could flip disability rights on its head. #disabilities #SpecialEducation
Supreme Court To Hear Case With Big Implications For Disability Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a case that advocates warn could flip disability rights on its head.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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One line a day. A few weeks later, a pattern shows up.

Una línea al día, y el patrón aparece.

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October 31, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Helping a student with ADHD? Start here.

You need practical strategies you can try.

I've gathered free educator resources at Susan’s Gift to help you support different ways of learning without lowering expectations.

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November 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Check out this article featuring insights from SPARC Center's @lizbettini.bsky.social about some of the challenges faced by #SpecialEducation teachers, including burnout and a complex workload:

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Special ed diaries: Teachers tell NPR about their most joyous, most difficult moments
What makes special education teaching jobs so hard to fill? NPR set out to find some answers by talking to more than a dozen teachers who do this work every day.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Richardson ISD is taking a bold step in shaping its future by revising legislative priorities to address crucial funding gaps in special education, safety, and transportation.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #EducationFunding #SpecialEducation #TexasEducation #CommunityEngagement
Richardson ISD proposes adding basic‑allotment language to 2027 legislative priorities
Superintendent and staff presented revised legislative priorities that add a nod to the basic allotment and clarify targeted funding asks (special education, safety & security, transportation). Trustees endorsed advancing the draft to a formal vote Nov. 19.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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VERGETAB FOR OCCUPATIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
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October 28, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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Virginia's council is pushing for a simple checkbox on IEP forms to ensure families know about vital waiver resources as students transition from special education.

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Council considers IEP checkbox, supported decision-making and studying extension of special education to age 26
Council members proposed adding a simple IEP checkbox and triennial reminder to inform families about waivers, exploring supported-decision-making presentations from DBHDS, and studying whether Virginia could extend special education to age 26 as other states have done.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Join our upcoming webinar with the National Center for Learning Disabilities, featuring @lizbettini.bsky.social, to hear about the state of the #SpecialEducation workforce.

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Webinar promo: “The State of LD: Building a Stronger Education Workforce” with Elizabeth Bettini, Ph.D., Oct. 28, 2-3 PM ET.
October 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Congress authorized up to 40% federal funding for special education costs. How much did Washington actually cover? Guess in the Short, then see the bigger story: youtu.be/fZ9B9RAw_gc #SpecialEducation #SchoolFunding
October 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Register now for the Northeast Comprehensive Center's webinar about workload-informed staffing in #SpecialEducation!

📅 November 18
⏰3–4 p.m. ET
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Webinar promo: “Workload-Informed Staffing in Special Education: Understanding the State Landscape and Policy Approaches” with Allison Gilmour and Brittany Sterrett, Nov. 18, 3 PM ET.
October 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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A proposed ordinance could transform a vacant building into a private K-12 day school for students with autism, promising significant support for special education needs in the community.

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Rezoning sought to convert 1400 Commerce Center Drive to a private K–12 school (New Story Schools) with no expansion
An ordinance would rezone 4.519 acres at 1400 Commerce Center Drive from I‑1 to PUD to allow reuse of an existing ~24,000‑sq‑ft building as New Story Schools, a private day school serving students with autism and special education needs; the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to a development agreement that would revert zoning if the school ceases operations.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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Special education disputes continue to rise #EdTech #EquityandInclusion #specialeducation #cadreanalysis #mediationrequests #disputerise #educationpolicy

https://educationtechnology.news/read?id=241670699452727296&via=bluesky
Special education disputes continue to rise
Written state complaints increased while mediation requests hit an all-time high, a CADRE analysis of 2024-25 data shows.
educationtechnology.news
October 29, 2026 at 9:15 PM
tepsatalk.bsky.social
Better meetings. Stronger collaboration. Better outcomes for students.

Special education meetings should be more than checking boxes. They should create meaningful opportunities for families and educators to work together.

🔗 Read more: www.tepsa.org/2026/10/22/i...

#SpecialEducation
October 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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See VergeTAB in Action — Book Your Guided Demo
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October 27, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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Lane Stratton revealed groundbreaking services for North Lake SD 14, including expanded support for special education and critical funding challenges that could reshape the district's future.

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#OR #FundingChallenges #SpecialEducation
ESD representative outlines services; board approves 2026–27 MOU
Lane Stratton of the ESD described expanded SPED, speech, assessment and technical services and warned of funding cuts; the North Lake SD 14 board approved the 2026–27 ESD MOU by unanimous vote.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Special education needs are growing, but teachers keep leaving. Here’s why the shortage isn’t easing.

#Education #SpecialEducation
October 27, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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Tennessee High is revolutionizing special education with multiple diploma tracks and tailored supports, setting the stage for student success beyond graduation.

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Tennessee High presents broad special-education program, diploma pathways to Bristol board
Tennessee High staff told the Bristol school board about a range of diploma options, community partnerships and classroom goals — including a district aim of roughly 0.2 grade-level growth in reading and math for special-education students.
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October 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Fort Wayne Community Schools just secured over $9.6 million in special education funding to enhance support for students with disabilities!

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Board approves $9.68 million in Part B special education grants for FY26
Fort Wayne Community Schools accepted state special education awards — including $9,683,324 in Part B funds and additional supplemental grants — to support services, staffing and contracted technical assistance for students with disabilities.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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District staff reveal impressive gains in student proficiency, including an 8.4% leap in ELA and a 10.5% boost in social studies—yet challenges remain for some subgroups.

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District presents iRead and iLearn results showing gains across grades
Staff presented 2022–2026 trend data showing steady increases in iRead and iLearn passing proficiency, including an 8.4 percentage point ELA gain and a 10.5 point gain in social studies; staff noted building-level variation and special-population concentrations among students not yet passing.
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November 1, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Dr. Whitney's report reveals that the CLAU vision services program is making a remarkable impact, supporting 133 students with vision services and showcasing innovative assistive technology!

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CLAU board report: vision services supported 133 students; department logged thousands of professional-learning touch points
Dr. Whitney reported from the CLAU board that CLAU's vision services supported 133 students in 2025–26 with 31 receiving orientation and mobility instruction; the curriculum/instruction/educational-technology department recorded 2,385 professional-learning touch points and 142 workshops for 2025–26.
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November 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Students with ADHD struggle with attention, organization, time, & getting started.

The Gifts Mindset recognizes the challenge, see the strength, then find the strategy that helps the student move forward.

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October 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Education That Recognises Ability, Not Disability
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Education That Recognises Ability, Not Disability
Discover how strength-based education helps children with disabilities build skills, confidence and independence through personalised learning and inclusive teaching.
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October 28, 2026 at 6:05 AM