Special educators throughout the state of California were honored on December 3, 2009, as districts around the state celebrated the Day of the Special Educator. CARS+, the California Organization for Special Educators, sponsored the day along...

The school board of Colorado’s largest district called for all kindergarten through third grade students to be screened for dyslexia. Leaders in the Denver district said that’s happening this year. But some parents, teachers, and others are...

Disability advocates on Monday threatened to sue the Texas Education Agency unless the state permanently ends its special education enrollment benchmark within the next month. The advocates said immediate action was necessary because of the...

People with disabilities need to be prepared to quickly escape their homes in the event of emergencies such as fires, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes, a Mayo Clinic expert says. Preparations for people with disabilities are more complicated...

A group behind efforts to make Broadway shows accessible to those with autism and other developmental disabilities is now setting its sights on accommodating young kids with special needs. The Theatre Development Fund said it will offer an...

In a new approach to helping children with developmental disabilities, one doctor and go enthusiast has been using the strategy game in rehabilitation activities for the children. Doctor Toru Masaoka, 85, is head of Kansai Kiin, an association...

Draft IDEA Regulations are Available This just in from from the National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Secretary Spellings have signed the proposed regulations to...

Each person has a unique learning style that goes beyond a hands-on versus a classroom setting. Often times, individuals with uncommon methods of learning are considered less intelligent, but that simply isn’t the case. “All brains are good...

Vancouver, WA Full time, 185 day contract General Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Director of Early Intervention, the Early Intervention Special Education Teacher provides services to children birth to age three who are identified...

Education Department Seeking Comment on Draft Regulations for Implementing Special Education Law Web-based, unofficial copy displayed for parents, teachers and others in advance of public meetings; Official version expected to be published in...