Week in Review - April 5, 2024
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NASET's WEEK IN REVIEW
April 5, 2024 | Vol 20 Issue #14
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Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW. Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download, as well as some of the most interesting articles that have happened this week in the field of special education. We hope you enjoy this publication.
Feel free to send us articles for this publication or let us know your thoughts about the WEEK in REVIEW at news@naset.org.
Have a great weekend!
WHATS NEW AT NASET
April 2024
NASET Special Educator e-Journal
Table of Contents
- Special Education Legal Alert. By Perry A. Zirkel
- U.S. Department of Education Opens Applications for Two K-12 Mental Health Programs to Increase the Number of Mental Health Providers in Schools
- Principles of Highly Effective Teachers
- Living with a Disability. By Dr. Faye J. Jones and Susan L. Davis
- Book Review: A Comparison of Educational Leadership Practices Based on Leading in a Culture of Change and Leverage Leadership 2.0. By Joyell McNeil
- Book Review: She Leads: The Women's Guide to a Career in Educational Leadership. By Kelandre Gordon
- Latest Employment Opportunities Posted on NASET
- Acknowledgements
Top Stories of the Week
How Educators Can Uplift All Students by Focusing on Equity in Schools Around Neurodiversity
Ensuring Students Have Enough Social-Emotional Support
Teacher Layoffs are Growing — and Won’t be Going Away Anytime Soon
Pain Exposure Hinders Brain Development in Preterm Infants
Most Teens Think AI Won’t Hurt Their Mental Health. Teachers Disagree
Five Scientifically Proven Steps for Thriving Infant Development
Wisconsin Lawmakers Overhauled Schools with the 'Science of Reading'. What Does that Mean?
TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to
Katrina Snider, Lorena Kordonski, Lauro Esquilona III, Patsy Ray, Karen Frantz-Fry, Catherine Cardenas, and Autumn Matthews
who all knew the answer to last week's trivia question:
What did Albert Einstein say “remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school”?
Answer: EDUCATION
This week's trivia question:
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On July 26, 1990, President George W. Bush said that this new federal civil rights law “presents us all with an historic opportunity. It signals the end to the unjustified segregation and exclusion of persons with disabilities from the mainstream of American life". He further stated that that this new law... “will likewise come to be a model for the choices and opportunities of future generations around the world”. What is this federal civil rights law that continues today to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities?
If you know the answer to this week's trivia questions, email it to us at contactus@naset.org by April 8, 2024. If you are correct, you will be acknowledged in next week's NASET's Week in Review
By the Numbers: The End of Universal School Meals Hurt Student Meal Participation
Supporting Social and Emotional Learning for Students with LD and ADHD
Study Says it's Time to Highlight Positive Skills Associated with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
The Importance of Mentors in Special Education: Reflections from a Mentor and Mentee
‘It Terrifies Me': Clinical Psychologist on Tech Overuse in the Age of AI
Teachers Need Trauma-Informed Care, Too
Is Eye Movement in Autism Tied to Facial Recognition?
Sweeping Review Reveals Latest Evidence on the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Monitoring of ADHD
Latest Job Listings on NASET
* Special Education Teacher - Ready to join a team of exceptional certified educators at Paterson Public Schools – the fourth largest school district in New Jersey. We are looking for teachers who are experts in their content area, are committed to improving student achievement, and will bring enthusiasm to the classroom. To be considered for an interview, please apply! To learn more- Click here
* Ed Specialist - Provide assessment services and, if needed, develop, implement, and supervise Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). In collaboration with classroom teachers and parents/guardians, Education Specialists support and monitor student progress towards IEP goals, and play a crucial role in communicating needs, services, and accommodations to staff and parents/guardians. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher - SSFUSD is seeking a dynamic, equity-focused, and inclusive special education teacher to join our school community. SSFUSD refuses to accept that the educational outcomes of students in our district are overwhelmingly predictable based on students’ race, socioeconomics, ethnicity or learning differences. To learn more- Click here
* Teacher of Special Education - The job of Special Education Teacher for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting classroom. To learn more- Click here
* Middle School Learning Specialist (Math Focus) - The ideal candidate will be an energetic, compassionate, self-starter who embraces the opportunity to nurture students in fulfilling their abundant potential. The Middle School Learning Specialist will be able to hone their knowledge and experience instructing neurodiverse learners while simultaneously participating in a larger school community and expanding their own professional growth through collaboration with the Walker faculty at large. To learn more- Click here
* Exceptional Student Education (Special Needs) Teachers - Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is recruiting talented, compassionate teachers dedicated to helping every student in the district succeed. Successful applicants will share a commitment to excellence in the classroom and a belief that great teaching is the key to unlocking student success. To learn more- Click here
* Teachers - Special Education (All Exceptionalities) (SY 2024-25) - We are looking for highly motivated, skilled, and equity-minded Special Education teachers to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for the 2024-25 school year. We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of our public school students, parents, and the greater DC community. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teachers - The Newark Board of Education is where passion meets progress. We want you to discover a rewarding career with us. If the opportunity to make learning limitless excites you then, join our community of educators. To learn more- Click here
* 24/25 Special Education Teachers - In collaboration with the general education staff plan and deliver specialized instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teaching Position in the Greater Boston Area - Reed Academy in Framingham, MA, offers a structured and therapeutic environment to boys with variety of education needs. Teach in a small and family-like, nurturing environment for Students with Moderate Needs. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher - As a teacher at Beacon Day School you join a supportive community of educators, behaviorists, therapists, administrators, and staff who care deeply about our students and their families. We look forward to welcoming you! To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher - You will have the opportunity to change lives through education as you connect and work one-on-one with students needing special support to understand both their capabilities and disabilities as you develop and apply personalized learning approaches and programs that support their growth, progress, and success. To learn more - Click here
When we know ourselves to be connected to all others, acting compassionately is simply the natural thing to do.
Rachel Naomi Remen
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