Education Department eyes changes for measuring racial disparities in special education

The agency plans to amend the Equity in IDEA rule, worrying some advocates concerned about racial inequities in special education.
Education Week

Students With Disabilities Are Spending More Time in Mainstream Classes

The number of students with disabilities who spend a substantial portion of their school day in general education classes is ...

Connecticut special education rolls near 100,000 as schools face staffing, cost strains

"I don't think anyone has a clear explanation for the growth that we've seen," said Patrice McCarthy, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education.
The Tech Edvocate

How to Assess English Language Learners’ True Academic Abilities

Spread the love“`html Assessing English language learners (ELLs) is a critical undertaking that directly impacts their academic success and integration into the school system. With millions of ELLs in ...
Malay Mail

First batch of Year 4 pupils set for Malaysia’s new Learning Matrix test this Oct

Around 400,000 Year 4 pupils are expected to sit for the Year 4 Learning Matrix, the first cohort of the new assessment ...
The Tech Edvocate

How to Request a 504 Plan Evaluation for Your Child

Spread the love“`html When it comes to ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support they need at school, a 504 plan can be a vital tool. A 504 plan evaluation request is often the ...

Mum 'frustrated and tearful' at wait for EHCP

The mum of a seven-year-old boy with additional needs says she has been left "frustrated, tearful and full of anxiety" by ...
India Today

CBSE must frame SOP on marks, answer sheets: Central Information Commission

The Central Information Commission has asked CBSE to frame a standard operating procedure for sharing marks, answer sheets ...