special-education

This year, 81 teachers from 17 special-education schools were shortlisted for the MOE-NCSS Special Education (Sped) Awards, which are dedicated to educators who work tirelessly towards improving the learning needs of students in the ­special-education sector.

TODAYonline 2008

It noted that about 25% of English language learners are also classified as special-education students.

Students' English Misses the Mark Barbara Martinez 2011

It was fascinating to read the biographies of these fine avocational musicians in the program — one is an ear, nose and throat surgeon; another is a special-education teacher.

A Remarkably Inventive A Cappella Premiere Heidi Waleson 2011

No amount of litigation, cries of "We're all going to college," or special-education services themselves can change that.

Schools, Disabilities and Special Ed 2011

The district is canceling prekindergarten for 3-year-olds—though keeping it for 4-year-olds—and cutting about 80 positions out of 827 in total; the layoffs include 30 teachers, a speech pathologist, a computer aide and 11 special-education aides.

Texas to Teach More Students With Less Money Ana Campoy 2011

The school district is also considering bringing special-education students back in-district instead of paying much more to other specialized schools.

Montclair Fears Tough School Cuts Lisa Fleisher 2011

The following year, when he would have been entering the sixth grade, David said, he was held back in school and placed in special-education classes, having been diagnosed as “emotionally disturbed.”

The Sins of Brother Curtis Lisa Davis 2011

Parental disappointment is a family issue, not a special-education issue, yet it also is a strain on special-education budgets and resources.

Schools, Disabilities and Special Ed 2011

Sheena Selvey, a 28-year old special-education teacher in Northbrook, Ill., says she knows a migraine is coming when co-workers say her neck muscles have tightened up.

Beware, a Big Headache Is Coming Melinda Beck 2011

While it is possible to litigate above-average grades via demands for special-education services and modified or reduced academic expectations, the dirty little secret of education is that the normal distribution of ability still exists.

Schools, Disabilities and Special Ed 2011