Infants who die of sudden infant death syndrome have abnormalities in the brainstem, a part of the brain that helps control heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, temperature and arousal, report researchers funded by the National Institutes of...

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed regulations to ease bureaucratic burdens, increase flexibility and assure accountability by states in helping prepare America's infants and toddlers with disabilities for success in school. In...

There are many stereotypes surrounding autism. When asked to envision an autistic person, many may think of a quirky man, socially uninterested and who enjoys math or trains. The reality is that autism affects individuals of all genders and...

NASET WEEK IN REVIEW National Association of Special Education Teachers February 23, 2018 Vol 14 Issue #8 Dear NASET News, Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW . Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download,...

Reading First Achievement Data Demonstrate Dramatic Improvements in Reading Proficiency of America's Neediest Children State-by-state data confirm that the scientifically based reading program is working Washington, D.C. — This week, the U.S....

Week in Review - January 22, 2021 NASET WEEK IN REVIEW National Association of Special Education Teachers January 22, 2021 Vol 17 Issue #4 Dear NASET Members and Guests, Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW . Here, we provide you with the latest...

Gov. Peter Shumlin celebrated the value of pre-kindergarten education at Union Elementary School as the law guaranteeing the program to all Vermont children goes into effect on July 1, 2016. The law was signed by Shumlin in 2014 and makes...

When one student starts to fall behind, act up, and disengage from class, many schools now have early-warning systems in place to signal a problem and intervene. But what happens when half the class—or half the school—throws up similar red...

How would you react if you learned that one of your students felt that you don’t treat them like a full person, with a life and responsibilities beyond the classroom? This is a real scenario we encountered during a focus group last school year...

On April 15, 2006, Dr. George Giuliani, co-Executive Director of NASET, spoke to "Learning Matters" regarding an upcoming documentary on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Learning Matters is...