History When Congress reauthorized and revised the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, in 2004, they had several goals. One was to do something proactive to change historically low graduation rates and correspondingly high dropout rates among children with disabilities. The idea of a transition plan had been introduced in the 1997 re-authorization of this […]
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Special Education Master’s Programs in Massachusetts
Special Education Teachers in Massachusetts Drive Outcomes for State Programs Massachusetts has developed a blueprint for a single system of support that accounts for the academic and non-academic needs of all students. Called the Massachusetts Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), this framework focuses on system-level change for all students, including those with disabilities. The goal […]
How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Montana
Montana Special Education The percentage of students in Montana with special needs is slightly lower than the national average: Ed.gov indicates that 12 percent of Montana’s student population has been identified as having disabilities, compared to 13 percent nationwide. The state has a relatively small total population of just over one million people, and as […]
Scholarly and Evidence-Based Research Articles
We’ve compiled a list of scholarly and evidenced-based research articles for more in-depth investigation into special education topics. If you know of any free online articles that you think should be added to our list, please send a link to the article to info@specialeducationguide.com. In addition, here are several websites that are excellent resources for more free articles: ERIC, […]
Special Education Master’s Programs in Delaware
In Delaware, Special Education Teachers with Advanced Education are in High Demand Despite having the third-highest concentration of special education teachers of all states in the nation, Delaware is still working to meet the demand for these professionals – especially those who have graduate-level training. In a Delaware Online piece – “Delaware special education needs […]
Special Education Master’s Programs in Arkansas
Urgent Need for Master’s Prepared Special Education Teachers in Arkansas Currently there is a strong demand for special education teachers in Arkansas. This was highlighted in an August 2016 story from ABC 7’s KATV, “Shortage of Special Education Teachers Reported, Districts Desperate to Fill the Gap.” The key to understanding this strong demand is to […]
Building an 18+ Program in Rural America
While it’s not a new concept, post-secondary training programs for special education students not graduating with a standard high school diploma seem to be on the verge of exploding in the best way possible. For decades, students who were eligible for special education services through the Individuals with Disability Education Act and who worked to […]
The Redesigned SAT Exam for Students with Disabilities
Change is often difficult, even when we know it’s for the best. Getting married, starting a new job, or having a baby – these are critical moments in an individual’s life, and they often bring not only tremendous amounts of joy but also overwhelming anxiety and stress. The same can be said for special educators […]
What Educational Diagnosticians (Assessors) do
Job Description School district employees do not actually diagnose behavioral or cognitive delays: licensed medical and clinical professionals must do that. So, the term “educational diagnostician” is a bit misleading, and most school districts prefer to use the term “educational assessor” instead. Although many special education professionals are trained and qualified to assess students, they […]
Mission Possible: A Guide to College Programs for Students with Disabilities
As students near the end of their high school careers, it is completely normal and acceptable to feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension. This difficult time can be even more nerve wracking for students who struggle academically, due to learning, physical, or cognitive disabilities. If you or your child has a disability, you may […]