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Special Olympics Received $4.4 Million in Funding From U.S Department of Education to Support Youth Initiatives
Today, Special Olympics launched Project UNIFY, a new youth initiative which engages young people throughout the United States to serve as agents of change and advocates of respect in their schools. This initiative was made possible by $4.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to fiscal...
Tags: disability, Leadership, U.S. Department of Education, youth
Research articles 2008-09-18
School for Deaf to offer day class for special-needs kids
FREMONT -- A lawsuit against the California School for the Deaf and the state Department of Education brought on by the parents of a deaf and autistic child who claimed their daughter was denied an appropriate public education has been settled. The suit, filed in April 2006,...
Tags: disability, Education, education, Fremont, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2007-09-14
School for Deaf plans special-needs class
FREMONT -- A lawsuit against the California School for the Deaf and the state Department of Education brought on by the parents of a deaf and autistic child who claimed their daughter was denied an appropriate public education has been settled. The suit, filed in April 2006,...
Tags: disability, Fremont, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2007-09-13
Deaf school to offer special-needs class
FREMONT -- A lawsuit against the California School for the Deaf and the state Department of Education brought on by the parents of a deaf and autistic child who claimed their daughter was denied an appropriate public education has been settled. The suit, filed in April 2006,...
Tags: disability, Fremont, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2007-09-13
Florida State University has received a four-year, $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help train doctoral students to provide services for children with disabilities or children at risk of becoming disabled
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY has received a four-year, $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help train doctoral students to provide services for children with disabilities or children at risk of becoming disabled. The program is expected to emphasize service towards children from diverse cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Tags: disability, Florida State University, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2007-07-26
The Legal Center Demands School District Eleven and The Colorado Department of Education Take Action To Address 45 Alleged Incidents of Restraint and Seclusion in Elementary School
DENVER -- On March 9, 2007 The Legal Center filed a report with School District Eleven in Colorado Springs and The Colorado Department of Education finding that staff at Will Rogers Elementary engaged in the improper use of restraint and seclusion of five elementary-aged students with disabilities on 45 different...
Tags: Colorado, disability, restraint, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2007-03-12
Assessing students with disabilities.(Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students With Disabilities by Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services)(Brief article)
A "Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students With Disabilities" is available from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The Tool Kit includes a set of technical assistance products that offer research-based approaches in the areas of assessment, instruction, ...
Tags: disability, education, PRODUCTIVITY, tool, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2006-08-15
ED gathers comments on IEPs and Paperwork Waivers.(Department of Education, Individualized Education Program )
ASHA recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education ED on its notices of proposed requirements and selection criteria for the Multi-Year Individualized Education Program IEP Demonstration Program and Paperwork Waiver Demonstration Program. Multi-Year IEP ...
Tags: disability, teacher, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2006-06-13
Students with disabilities in Private Schools.(Brief article)
A new online resource, "Questions and Answers on Serving Children With Disabilities Placed by Their Parents at Private Schools," is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Developed in response to queries from school districts and parents, the resource explains how the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities...
Tags: disability, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2006-05-02
Education Department: notice.(Federal Register)
Education Department: Notice. The Department of Education's Office of Special Education Rehabilitative Services; Overview Information, Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities-Access to Emerging Technologies is inviting applications for new funding awards for FY06. Private nonprofit organizations, Indian tribes or tribal organizations and for...
Tags: disability, MARKETING, SOFTWARE, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2006-04-14
ED proposes new rules for students with disabilities modified achievement standards would affect NCLB and IDEA.(No Child Left Behind, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act)(Department of Education)
ASHA recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education ED on its proposed rules for modified achievement standards for students with disabilities that according to ED offers greater flexibility in meeting the requirements of the No Child Left Behind NCLB Act. ...
Tags: disability, standards, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2006-03-21
ED: funding opportunity.(Federal Register)
ED: Funding opportunity. The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Overview Information announces $1.2 million in grant money to improve academic achievement for children with disabilities via supporting technical assistance, model demonstration projects, information distribution and implementation activities backed by scientific...
Tags: disability, SOFTWARE, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2006-03-10
Shaping IDEA regulations.(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
In response to input from members, ASHA is advocating for the following issues throughout the regulatory process. Working on behalf of members, ASHA submitted comments during a comment period prior to the development of regulations by the U.S. Department of Education ED and in response to...
Tags: disability, Government, regulation, Regulations, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-09-27
ED hears member concerns on IDEA '04.(Department of Education, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act)
The U.S. Department of Education ED concluded a series of meetings around the country on developing final regulations for the recently reauthorized Individuals With Disabilities Education Act IDEA with a July 12 meeting in Washington, DC. The meeting, which was held...
Tags: disability, education, Government, Regulations, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-08-16
Education progress.
EDUCATION PROGRESS. The Department of Education reports progress in the education of students with disabilities. Based on the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, it says these students "have made significant progress in their transition to adulthood during the past 25 years with lower dropout rates, an increase...
Tags: disability, education, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-08-01
Assistive technology.(Funding Opportunities)(Brief Article)
* The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services seeks FY 2005 state applications for assistive technology alternative financing program to allow individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives to purchase assistive technology devices and services. It...
Tags: disability, FINANCE, SOFTWARE, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-07-01
Research and Training Center.(Funding Opportunities)(Brief Article)
* The Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research seeks FY 2005 applications for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center to improve rehabilitation services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants are states; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public...
Tags: agency, disability, MARKETING, training, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-07-01
Children with disabilities.(Funding Opportunities)
The Department of Education seeks applications from institutions of higher education to prepare personnel to improve services and results for children with disabilities. It has $15 million available. Applications are due May 9, 2005. Contact: Maryann McDermott, (202) 245-7439, TDD via Federal Relay Service at (800)...
Tags: disability, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-04-01
The Department of Education seeks applications for the following children's projects.(Funding Opportunities)
* The Department of Education seeks applications for the following children's projects. Applicants are state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, outlying areas, freely associated states, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. ...
Tags: agency, disability, MARKETING, Register, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-03-01
Recreational activities.(Funding Opportunities)
* The Department of Education offers funding to provide individuals with disabilities with recreational activities and related experiences to aid in their employment, mobility, socialization, independence and community integration. Deadline is March 29. Contact: Pedro Romero, (202) 245-7645; Feb. 7 Federal Register, p. 6428.
Tags: disability, U.S. Department of Education
Research articles 2005-02-01
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