Week in Review - January 6, 2023
NASET's WEEK IN REVIEW
January 6, 2023 | Vol 19 Issue #1
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Here are the latest articles for this week. We hope you have a great weekend!
-NASET Team
WHATS NEW AT NASET
NASET Special Educator e-Journal
January 2023 Table of Contents
- Special Education Legal Alert. By Perry A. Zirkel
- Buzz from the Hub
- U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs in Virginia
- U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement with California's Davis Joint Unified School District in Investigation Regarding the Use of Restraint and Seclusion
- U.S. Department of Education Launches New Initiative to Enhance STEM Education for All Students
- Department of Education, Department of Justice, and Department of Health and Human Services Release First Report to Congress as Part of the Interagency Task Force on Sexual Violence in Education
- Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Disparities in the Use of Discipline
- Classroom Membership: What Does That Mean Exactly? By Dr. Katie Heath
- Acknowledgements
Top Stories of the Week
Virtual Reality Game to Objectively Detect ADHD
Hundreds of San Diego Unified Students Could Need Special Education. Many Wait Months for Access
Oklahoma Students Learn Song in Sign Language to Include Peer
Art Parties for Kids on the Spectrum Develop Skills and Create Connections
Simulated Driving Program Helps Teens with ADHD Be Safer on the Road
Mealtimes Can Be Challenging for People with Autism, But Experts Say These Approaches Can Help
Investigators Develop New Therapy for Autism Subtype
Why Disability Representation in Children’s Books is Key to an Equitable Future
Akron Blind Center to Use Millennium Fund Grant to Provide Supplies for Backpack Program
Staffed Up: The Push and Pull of Strategic Pay as a Teacher Shortage Solution
The Various ‘Vibes’ Of Disability Culture
How Spending Downtime with My Students Has Dramatically Reshaped My Teaching
Adaptive College Sports Bring Athletes with Disabilities off the Sidelines
TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to:
Karen Frantz-Fry, Kathleen Quader, Rebekah Budziszweski, Adriana De Los Santos, Latorrya Buie, Cindi Maurice, Zenaida Lemus, Bonnie Baldwin, Cindy Terebush, Patsy Ray, Diane Campbell-Mitchell, Jennifer Johnson, Lauro Esquilona III, Alisa S. Lagier, Shameeka N. Hill, and Daisy Turcotte
?who all knew the answer to last week's trivia question:
According to recent research published by Effective School Solutions (that polled 200 administrators and 1,000 parents with children in K-12), parents are less confident in their school’s ability to deal with students facing these issues than the administrators, yet most say schools should play a role in helping their kids. Only 40% of administrators said they had a high level of confidence in their ability to deal with this crisis in their schools, compared to 16% of parents. Nearly 1 in 10 administrators reported not being confident at all compared to nearly a third of parents. Top concerns for both parents and administrators were identifying needs and having enough staff to support students with these issues. What are the issues of concern?
Answer: MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
This Week's Trivia Question: Getting a good night's sleep is important for children's learning and development. When young people don't get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school performance, health, and behavior. The impact of sleep on quality of life is a force everyone can relate to. For children with autism, a poor night's sleep can have even more far-reaching impacts on not only the child's mental health, but on the mental health and stress levels of parents, too. Common behavioral difficulties parents report include dyssomnias (problems going to sleep), parasomnias (problems waking up overnight), and early morning waking. These problems tend to persist if they are not treated effectively.
According to the latest research, up to what percentage of children with autism have trouble with their sleep?
If you know the answer to this week's trivia questions, email it to us at contactus@naset.org by January 8th, 2023. If you are correct, you will be acknowledged in next week's NASET's Week in Review
JOB POSTINGS
* [2022-2023] Special Education Coordinator - This position will serve as a school resource for staff and parents with regards to special education services and regulations. The Special Education Coordinator will work closely with the Network Director of Special Education and school-based Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to ensure implementation of special education policies and integration of student support services. To learn more- Click here
* (2022-2023) Reading Intervention Specialist - Like all DREAM employees, the Intervention Specialist should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility. Candidates must also value DREAM's comprehensive approach to education and desire to make a lasting impact in underserved communities as part of a growing organization. To learn more- Click here
* Mainstream Teacher of the Deaf - Clarke students successfully mainstream into their neighborhood schools, participate in extracurricular activities and develop the cognitive, academic, social and emotional skills they need for success in school and in life. To learn more- Click here
* SPED Teacher at AIM II Transfer High School (Bronx) - TNew Visions seeks the most talented and dedicated educators to bring their skills, experience, and energy to a collaborative and innovative learning environment where teachers are empowered to meet each student's unique learning needs and open the doors to new and rich opportunities. Our teachers are dynamic and innovative pedagogues who are committed to urban students and the issues they face every day. To learn more- Click here
* Executive Director - The organization has a growing staff of more than 25 and 6 direct reports to the Executive Director. The Center provides services and support to 300-400 children and families each year. Additionally, DGC screens over 3,500 young children each year for vision loss, with 8% - 10% referred for additional evaluation by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher - The Ridge School, Adventist HealthCare, is hiring a full-time Teacher in Rockville, Maryland. We are currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates! We're seeking an experienced Teacher who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. To learn more- Click here
* SPED Teacher at Humanities High School (Bronx) - New Visions seeks the most talented and dedicated educators to bring their skills, experience, and energy to a collaborative and innovative learning environment where teachers are empowered to meet each student's unique learning needs and open the doors to new and rich opportunities. Our teachers are dynamic and innovative pedagogues who are committed to urban students and the issues they face every day. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teachers $50/hr -Maxim Healthcare Staffing is looking to hire a Special Education Teacher provide quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher-(Elementary, Middle, or High School) - The EC Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. To learn more- Click here
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is your right to choose what you do and don’t do, to choose what you believe in and don’t believe in. It is your right to curate your life and your own perspective.
- Lady Gaga
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