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....

HEARTSPRING A Worldwide Center for Children with Special Needs For over 70 years, Heartspring has pioneered breakthroughs for individuals with special needs. As a worldwide center for children with special needs, we provide education services...

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...

Due to the controversial issues,numerous complaints, and varied concerns from administrators, teachers, and parents about President Bush's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) education reform plan, a bipartisan commission is being created to take a...

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,...

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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...