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NELI Fall Conference Topic: "I Think You're on Mute": Virtual Instruction for a DAEP Placement" (Presented by Lindsey McPheeters - TASB)![]()
Join us in Austin December 4 & 5 for two days of training on behavior and special education!
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“Gimme The Works” ($395.00) signs you up for both days of our Fall Conference and includes the Pre Conference Day on Behavior (December 4) and our Main Conference (December 5). Held in Austin, TX.
NELI Fall Conference Topic: "The Continuum of Placements and Cognitive Challenges: What does Least Restrictive Environment Mean When a Student Needs Functional Academics and Living Skills?"![]()
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Join us in Austin December 4 & 5 for two days of training on behavior and special education!
National Educators Law Institute | Conferences
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“Gimme The Works” ($395.00) signs you up for both days of our Fall Conference and includes the Pre Conference Day on Behavior (December 4) and our Main Conference (December 5). Held in Austin, TX.
‘Preventable gap.’ How Texas misses the mark in tracking kids withdrawn for absences
www.kxan.com
Despite decades of efforts to improve school attendance and truancy, a KXAN investigation found Texas doesn’t track student withdrawals due to unexcused absences. On top of that, schools are only r....
NELI Fall Conference Topic: "From Vaping to Weapons: Addressing Student Offenses When the Student Receives Special Education"![]()
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National Educators Law Institute | Conferences
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“Gimme The Works” ($395.00) signs you up for both days of our Fall Conference and includes the Pre Conference Day on Behavior (December 4) and our Main Conference (December 5). Held in Austin, TX.
Evaluation Academy Segment I: Other Health Impairment![]()
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Learn how to confidently navigate the legal requirements of IDEA while applying best-practice evaluation methods for conditions such as ADHD, chronic health issues, and other medical factors that impact learning. With real-world insights, step-by-step guidance, and a clear breakdown of compliance expectations, this video equips evaluators to make sound, defensible eligibility decisions that stand up to scrutiny and serve students well.![]()
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www.texastribune.org
A federal judge in August found the new state law unconstitutional and barred some districts from implementing it. Texas is appealing the ruling.
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Our NELI Fall Conference is in Austin on Dec. 4 and 5, register today and join an awesome lineup of presenters as they cover the latest in special education!![]()
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National Educators Law Institute | Conferences
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“Gimme The Works” ($395.00) signs you up for both days of our Fall Conference and includes the Pre Conference Day on Behavior (December 4) and our Main Conference (December 5). Held in Austin, TX.
Our NELI Evaluation Academy Webinar Series is available! ![]()
This 7 part series will provide you a comprehensive understanding of the evaluation process across all areas of eligibility under special education, along with the critical child find requirement.![]()
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The Academy provides On Demand webinars...select individual segments or purchase the complete series! Presenters are Dr. Gail Cheramie and Cynthia Buechler!![]()
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📣 Join the Education Service Center, Region 20 team! 🍎📚![]()
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We are hiring for a variety of education positions! If you're passionate about supporting schools, educators, and students across our region, we encourage you to apply. ![]()
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TEA takeover of Fort Worth ISD explained
www.texastribune.org
A takeover is meant to correct the course of struggling school districts. But it can become a fraught process since the district’s elected school board loses its decision-making power.
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Education Department ‘exploring’ ways to move special education elsewhere
www.k12dive.com
While no official plan is in place yet, it's Education Secretary Linda McMahon's goal to shut down the department, said an agency spokesperson.
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Texans can begin applying for school vouchers in February
www.texastribune.org
Private schools looking to educate participating students may also have a chance to apply to the program before the end of the year.
people.com
Henry Winkler recently published his 40th book. The 'Happy Days' alum told Page Six he first started reading at age 31 because his dyslexia made it challenging and he was at times 'afraid to read,'
www.ed.gov
Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) initiated an enforcement action against Fairfax County Public Schools (Fairfax) under the Protection of Pupil Rights Am...
Abbott signs Texas ‘bathroom bill’ limiting restroom access for transgender people
thehill.com
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill Monday that will require transgender Texas residents to use bathrooms in certain public spaces according to their sex assigned at birth. The law, pass...
Why Does the School Day End Two Hours Before the Workday?
www.theatlantic.com
This mismatch creates a child-care crisis between 3 and 5 p.m. that has parents scrambling for options.
Crestview High School removes bathroom mirrors amid efforts to improve student behavior
weartv.com
CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- Administrators at crestview high school are taking steps to get ahead of bad behavior.Staff say a recent uptick in property damage on campusNELI
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