In one of the most significant special education rulings in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in the case of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District in favor of the student, thus requiring a higher standard of education for children with disabilities.
Mississippi Individual Reading Plan (IRP) forms added to Achieve.
The Literacy Based Promotion Act passed in Mississippi in 2013 has added yet another form for teachers to complete. The act states that students in K-3 scoring at the lowest level in reading on the established state assessment for 3rd grade …
Congratulations CLASS! EdTech Digest’s Cool Tool Award Finalist
A letter released by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) last month states in detail that a student’s IEP “must be aligned with the State’s academic content standards for the grade in which the child is enrolled.” So how do schools do this?
Truancy: An Unexcused Long-Term Cost
Educators know a student’s achievement and success in school is dependent on many factors outside of a school district’s control, one major factor being whether or not a student is present every day for class. Obviously, time spent absent from …
New From the DOE: IEPs Must Be Aligned with Grade-Level State Standards
A letter released by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) last month states in detail that a student’s IEP “must be aligned with the State’s academic content standards for the grade in which the child is enrolled.” So how do schools do this?
December Giveaway: Win a $100 Visa Gift Card
This month’s giveaway is a $100 Visa gift card! In addition, SEAS will donate $100 to a charity chosen by our winner. Fill out the form below to enter. Last day to enter is Thursday, December 10, 2015. We will randomly …
October Giveaway: Win a $150 Barnes & Noble gift card!
This month’s giveaway is a $150 Barnes & Noble gift card! Fill in a few gaps in your classroom library, or enjoy a book and some coffee for yourself. Fill out the form below to enter. Last day to enter is …
How To Organize Well-Planned Field Trips
Do you remember your first field trip? Maybe you were in elementary school visiting your nearest museum or state monument for a day. How about your first overnight field trip? You were probably in middle school and giddy with excitement …
September Giveaway: Win a $200 Amazon Gift Card!
This month’s giveaway is a $200 Amazon gift card! We all know those classroom holiday parties are looming just around the corner. Now is great time to snag some free decorations and supplies from Amazon. Fill out the form below to …
Planning For Better IEP Meetings
IEP meetings can be difficult, especially when discussing the child’s disabilities with a parent. Although there is no right or wrong way to have a meeting, there are certain actions that you as a teacher can do to help the …
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