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3 key factors in shoring up school safety as students return

By Johnny Jackson

How districts can be proactive in accounting for students with disabilities in post-pandemic school safety and crisis response plans.

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3 keys to starting your district's adapted sports league

6 ways to tailor mask lessons for students with emotional disturbance

Special Education Stories

March 24, 2021

Here's a state-by-state breakdown of education stimulus funds

U.S. Education Department will be making nearly $122 billion in ESSER funds allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan Act available to state educational agencies this month.

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March 22, 2021

Side-by-side: ESSER, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER allowable activities

What money from the three funding bills - CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and the American Rescue Plan, can be spent on.

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March 22, 2021

How teletherapy helps districts cover special ed shortages

Administrators have faced a range of challenges during education's big shift online, but many have found new opportunities that should outlast the pandemic.

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March 22, 2021

What to consider when drafting individualized contingency plans

Having individualized contingency plans in place can help garner trust among parents and ease transitions for students to remote learning.

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March 22, 2021

Use concise language, case law to navigate compensatory education requests

Parents who believe their concerns are heard and their children's needs are understood are less likely to pursue compensatory education, attorney says.

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March 22, 2021

7 ways to strengthen your leadership skills during pandemic

To continue to lead staff effectively as the pandemic continues, special education directors may want to take cues from strong leaders in other industries.

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