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Texas special education numbers increase but state remains below the national average
cbsaustin.com
There are thousands of students in Texas who qualify for special education services but some students with disabilities may not be getting the help they need. On this week’s crisis in the classroom,...
Teachers often cancel recess as a punishment. A growing number of states want to change that.
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Taking away recess to discipline elementary school students doesn’t work. Experts say it’s time to stop.
NELI Spring Conference UPDATE:![]()
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There has been a topic change for the Boot Camp. Dr. Gail Cheramie will now be speaking on "Has the SLD Evaluation Had a Facelift or is it Still the Good Ol' Evaluation Methods We All Love?": How to Conduct an Appropriate SLD Evaluation.![]()
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AND there is still time to register for our "411 of Dyslexia" Live Webinar on April 29!
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Sign up for our NELI Spring Conferences before April 29 and get FREE ACCESS to a 2 hour Live Webinar on the new dyslexia requirements!
1 in 5 Employees Are Dyslexic: How To Create A Dyslexia-Friendly Workplace
www.ceotodaymagazine.com
Dyslexia influences as many as 1 in 5 people and is a genetic difference in an individual’s ability to learn and process information. As a result, dyslexic individuals have valuable strengths that t...
Milwaukee schools reinstate mask mandate 1 day after it was dropped
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Milwaukee Public Schools reinstated the school district's mask mandate Tuesday after just one day of making face coverings optional for students.
Another story about wonderful work being done by long time NELI friend Dr. Ann Hughes at Sanger ISD:![]()
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www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/in-crisis/article/texas-school-district-kids-facing-...
This Texas school district takes in kids facing the biggest mental health challenges
www.houstonchronicle.com
Sanger ISD's Challenge Program kids are the so-called worst of the worst behaved. But...
TEA's new school library standards push for more scrutiny and parental input
cbsaustin.com
*Editor's Note: This story's headline was edited for length*"Texas Education Agency’s new school library standards push for more scrutiny and parental input" was first published by The Texas Tribune...
Parents’ guide to 504 plans and IEPs: What they are and how they’re different
edsource.org
With more students qualifying for special education, understanding the options is crucial for parents as they advocate for their children.
Severe staffing crisis in Sacramento schools leads teachers, staff to go on strike
abcn.ws
The Sacramento City Unified School District is short hundreds of teachers, according to the teachers' union.
NEW Live Webinar on April 15!![]()
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Join Dr. Jennifer Alexander (Deputy Commissioner of Texas Education Agency) and Cynthia Buechler (disabilities attorney) for this 2 hour webinar covering the new dyslexia requirements.
National Educators Law Institute | NELI Live Webinars
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NELI’s Live Webinars are designed to provide easy access to expert advice on a variety of timely topics. Below is a list of upcoming Live Webinars.
www.spectrumnews.org
The connection is likely mediated by environmental, not genetic, factors, according to a new study.
Pizza is always a winner!
Pizza Gardens | Think Garden | PBS LearningMedia
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This video from KET’s Think Garden collection demonstrates how to make a pizza with ingredients from both spring and summer gardens. Follow students from Cane Run Elementary in Louisville as they ma...
Remember the 4 P's and the F for winter storms....
No fish left behind: Round Rock teacher prepares classroom for winter storm
www.kxan.com
A class Beta fish from Forest North Elementary school is going on a bit of a field trip over the weekend as the school district closes down for an incoming winter storm.
Bundle up today and tomorrow, its COLD out there! Our offices are closed due the the weather, but we are still available via phone and email if you need to reach us!
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? | Engineering for Kids
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Even though it may be cold outside, we can always think like engineers! Learn how to build a snowman -or a snowrat- with Jessi and Squeaks!----------Like Sci...
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How a Boy Helps Scientists Learn about Autism
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Autism starts in childhood and leads to problems forming relationships and communicating with others. The AP reports that one in 44 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....
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Roadmap to Meaningful Employment for Autistic Adults | Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks is proud to present the Roadmap to Meaningful Employment to help autistic adults navigate their employment journey. Whether you’re looking for your first job or preparing for retiremen...
Autism Speaks announces grant funding for early-career scientists | Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
As part of our mission to be a catalyst for life-enhancing research breakthroughs, Autism Speaks is proud to empower early-career scientists through our Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program...
It's time for our annual Autism & Disabilities Conference! a complete lst of topics and speakers is available on our web site!![]()
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