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...

1. Donors should be wary of any charity that is inexperienced in carrying out relief efforts but is suddenly soliciting for hurricane assistance. Although well intentioned, such organizations may not have the ability to quickly deliver aid to...

Special Education Elementary Longitudinal Study (SEELS) Data Available The Special Education Elementary Longitudinal Study (SEELS) is a study of school-age students funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in the U.S....

Consumers with Allergies Will Benefit From Improved Food Labels Effective January 1, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring food labels to clearly state if food products contain any ingredients that contain protein derived...

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...

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT B-1. What is meant by “high-quality professional development”? The term “high-quality professional development” means professional development that meets the criteria contained in the definition...

FDA Approves First Ever Inhaled Insulin Combination Product for Treatment of Diabetes January 27, 2006 There is a new, potential alternative for many of the more than 5 million Americans who take insulin injections, with the Food and Drug...

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...

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,...

Bullying Username password lost password? Publications ADHD Series Assessment in Special Education Series Autism Spectrum Disorders Series Back to School - Special Review Bullying of Children Classroom Management Series Discipline of Students...