March 2025 - Special Educator e-Journal
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Special Education Legal Alert
By Perry A. Zirkel
© February 2025
This month’s update identifies two recent court decisions that respectively address (a) the overlapping complexities of Section 504 in the school context, and (b) the evolving dimensions of FAPE. For previous monthly updates and related publications, see perryzirkel.com
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Buzz from the Hub
English Learners with Disabilities Toolkit
Financial Education
Non-Regulatory Guidance Supporting High-Quality Preschool with Title I Funds: Guidance to Local Educational Agencies and Schools on Implementing the Required Head Start Program Performance Standards for Title I-Funded Preschool Programs
Employment Checklist for Students (Ages 14-22) with Disabilities
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Tourette Syndrome
By Dr. Faye J. Jones
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements or sounds known as tics (Tourette Syndrome - Search). These tics can include behaviors such as frequent eye blinking, shoulder shrugging, or the spontaneous utterance of unusual sounds or words. In some cases, individuals may experience Coprolalia, a condition where inappropriate or offensive words are involuntarily spoken. These tics are typically difficult to control and can vary in severity over time. While the exact cause of TS remains unclear, it is believed to involve genetic and environmental factors. Understanding TS is important for fostering awareness and creating supportive environments for individuals living with the condition.
Update from the US Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights Launches Title IX Violation Investigations into Maine Department of Education and Maine School District
the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) sent a letter to the Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin announcing that OCR is initiating a directed investigation of the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) amid allegations that it continues to allow male athletes to compete in girls’ interscholastic athletics and that it has denied female athletes female-only intimate facilities, thereby violating federal antidiscrimination law. The letter also notifies MDOE that OCR is launching an investigation into Maine School Administrative District #51 (MSAD #51), after it was reported that Greely High School, a school under its jurisdiction, is continuing to allow at least one male student to compete in girls’ categories.
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Update on Section 504 from the Center for Parent Information & Resources
Modifying an IEP or 504 for Distance or Hybrid Learning
Many parents are worried that pre-pandemic IEPs may leave students with disabilities without vital services.
Luckily, IEP or 504 plans aren’t set in stone. If a parent is concerned that their child is struggling (or that they will be once class gets underway), it might be time to make
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Acknowledgements
Portions of this or previous month’s NASET’s Special Educator e-Journal were excerpted from:
- Center for Parent Information and Resources
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- FirstGov.gov-The Official U.S. Government Web Portal
- Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP)
- National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
- National Institute of Health
- National Organization on Disability
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Education-The Achiever
- U.S. Department of Education-The Education Innovator
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- U.S. Office of Special Education
The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) thanks all of the above for the information provided for this or prior editions of the Special Educator e-Journal