Special Needs News 8/20/14

A 'Major Shift' In Oversight Of Special Education 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/06/24/325229848/a-major-shift-in-oversight-of-special-education 

Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced what he calls "a major shift" in how the government evaluates the effectiveness of federally funded special education programs.
"It's not enough for a state to be compliant if students can't read or do math," Duncan said. "We must have a system that will do more than just measure compliance."

 

The Special Way DWTS' Tony Dovolani Embraces Fatherhood and Raising His Autistic Son

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/caroline-presno/the-special-way-dancing-with-the-stars_b_5684941.html 

Speech Apps to Smart Pens: Tech Aids Students With Learning Disabilities

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/gift-guide/speech-apps-smart-pens-tech-aids-students-learning-disabilities-n179021 

Family Outraged School Had Students With Special Needs Dig Through Trash For Recyclables

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/08/13/family-outraged-school-had-special-needs-students-dig-through-trash/ 

4 ways to make college more accessible for special needs students

http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/education-special-needs-623/2/ 

Students With '504 Plans' More Likely to Be White, Enrolled in Non-Title I Schools

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2014/08/students_with_504_plans_more_l.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+On+Special+Education%29 

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