DCASE Priorities 2010-11
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Overcoming Reading Deficits
Science Daily reports on a new Carnegie Mellon University brain imaging study of students with dyslexia and other poor readers.
Focused Athlete
Baltimore Sun story offers a pre-Olympics look at swimmer Michael Phelps, who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 9.
DCPS Strategic Planning Update
The Washington Post provides details of D.C. Schools Chancellor Rhee’s plans for transforming the city's education system.
Scared of School
NPR profiles a case of school phobia.
They Say You Are What You Eat
How does nutrition in early life affect intellectual functioning in adults? Read this new Science Daily report.
DCASE Testifies Before D.C. Council
On June 24, DCASE Vice-President Georgia Vergos testified on the proposed Protection of Students with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 currently pending before the Council. DCASE testified in support of the ban on aversive intervention. Click to read the complete testimony text. Other highlights of the testimony included advocating for due process in the appeals process if a certificate of approval is revoked or suspended.
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Foundation School Spotlight in Washington Post
Read Metro columnist Courtland Milloy’s powerful piece about challenges, successes, and a moving graduation ceremony.
Community College Program for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Seattle Post-Intelligencer story reports on Bellevue Community College’s newly accredited life skills program and its first four graduates.
Meet the ZAC Browser
USA Today reports on a grandfather in the software business who built a special Web browser for children with autism.
Program for Students with Asperger's
Elementary school in Gaithersburg has a program tailored to children with Asperger’s; learn more in this Washington Post story.
New Approaches
...to handling special education cases in DC are the subject of this Education Week article.
Early Intervention and Autism
Seattle Times reports on University of Washington researchers’ work to decipher early autism clues.
Skills in a Virtual Environment
Video game helps young adults with special needs develop skills for independent living, reports Science Daily.
Games and Math
Education Week reports on research about the potential value of board games in the classroom to strengthen the mathematics skills of children.
Teaching Real-World Skills
Read Cincinnati Enquirer report on new work-education program at Atrium Medical Center.
Looking at Graduation Rate Data
Read The New York Times story about states' data.
RtI - A Range of Opinion
Associated Press story reports on varying viewpoints.
‘Section 504’ Rules May Be Confusing
Education Week reports on study by PA middle school principal and law professor.
In School, Online
Learn more about the Baltimore County Virtual Instruction Program’s pilot school.
Math Class Combination
Teacher Magazine looks at pilot math class combining students from regular and special education classrooms.
Autism Database to Aid Research
The Baltimore Sun reports on development of data registry.
Data Tools for Schools
Education Week reports on one North Carolina district's data collection.
Medicaid Policy Changes
The Washington Post reports on changes in Medicaid funding.
ADHD and Bullying
Read MSNBC's report on new research.
Fenty Administration Announces Special Education Agreement in Court Case
Learn more. Read the December 12, 2007 news release from Mayor Fenty's office.
Wall Street Journal Article on Mainstreaming
Read Wall Street Journal Online about Florida's Okaloosa District.
Looking at 'Response to Intervention'
'Response to Intervention' is one of the most-discussed education topics today. Learn more in Education Week.
New Study on Autism
A study published online in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies a particular genetic abnormality in about 1% of people with autism.
The study finds a missing or duplicated segment of chromosome 16 increases the probability of autism, and may focus researcher attention on this tiny string of genes. Learn more in these stories: US News and World Report; ABC News; Business Week; Medpage Today.
Coaching Teachers is Helping Students
School districts around the country see on-site teacher coaching as an effective tool for student achievement. Learn more at Education Week.
Remembering Sally Smith
When the distinguished founder of The Lab School passed away late last year, she was fondly remembered by many. See Washington Post, listen to NPR.