The Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has developed a new web website devoted to providing information about the...

"Tool Kit" a collaborative effort between Elementary/Secondary, Special Ed Offices April 25, 2006: In keeping with the goal of ensuring that all students achieve to high standards, the U.S. Department of Education today announced the...

National Association of Special Education Teachers THE PRACTICAL TEACHER This Weeks Topic: How to Determine Measurable Annual Goals in an IEP (Including Academic and Functional Goals) The term `individualized education program' or `IEP' means a...

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The Practical Teacher Welcome to THE PRACTICAL TEACHER, NASET's e-publication for teachers working in the field of special education. THE PRACTICAL TEACHER is an educational resource that provides NASET members with practical tools, strategies,...

FDA Approves Emsam (Selegiline) as First Drug Patch for Depression Lowest Dose can be used without Restrictions Required of MAOI Class of Depression Drugs The Food and Drug Administration today approved Emsam (selegiline), the first skin...

Highly Qualified Teachers Highly Qualified Teachers A-1. What is the definition of a highly qualified teacher? The requirement that teachers be highly qualified applies to all public elementary or secondary school teachers employed by a local...

Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Special Education Recipients The NASET Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Special Education is an award given annually to schools that NASET members believe have exhibited excellence in the education...

Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award The National Association of Special Education Teachers is proud of the exceptional dedication displayed by the award recipients of the NASET Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award. This award is...

May 2005 Book Review: Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level By Sheila Meindl, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Special Education; Director of Teacher Education, Marymount Manhattan College...