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I know you have probably gotten tired of me talking about the Hybrid but it is just such an exciting opportunity to bring quality national speakers to local districts for integrated professional learning! Really! That was the whole concept behind CASE developing the hybrid. How many local school and district folks ever get to even go to a state conference? And, how many times have you been to a conference and got so fired up about a "change" that needed to be made in your school/district/state/province and yet when you tried to fire everyone up they just looked at you and turned away? With the virtual site, you can have ALL the players at the table and hear the same thing! It is the first step to truly making sustained change to improve student achievement! So, you can still order the DVD but we also want you to seriously consider signing up NEXT year to be a virtual site! This year we had 74 virtual sites in 38 states! We are still gathering the data but many of the virtual sites had between 20-40 people at their sites ... so think about the impact! CASE doesn't make big money from this — we don't even make "little" money from this conference but we are committed to it as a vehicle of change and to truly make a difference in the field! A special thanks to our CASE Executive committee and Board of Directors who all worked so hard to get the word out on the conference — and many who were actually in attendance in Biloxi or hosted virtual sites themselves! Special thanks to Kindel Mason (ID), our CASE Professional Development chair who worked so hard on the conference and was the APP master extraordinaire!
Speaking of making a difference on the field... What a significant impact the historic event of having the first ever joint CASE NASDSE fall conference will have on the field! Time is running out on the submission of proposals for the breakout sessions for the Fall CASE-NASDSE fall conference — Deadline is Feb. 29! The information on the request for presentations for the CASE NASDSE fall conference: "Realizing Dreams and Abilities: CASE and NASDSE Working Together!" is all ready for you to scope it out!
This historic event will be Sept. 27-29 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. We are especially looking for presentations from teams who cross local and state organizations. Proposals will be by electronic submission and are due no later than Feb. 29. The five major areas are:
- RTI/MTSS — We all know the terms, but what does high quality instruction look like in practice?
- Online Learning — The Matrix: How education from the virtual world fits in the real world.
- Every Student Succeeds Act and IDEA
- Leading by Convening — Building Authentic Partnerships that make the Difference
- State and Local Directors Collaborating to make a difference for kids and families.
Proposal submissions will be accepted through Feb. 29. Presenters will be notified by May 15.
Have you made your registration for CEC 2016? You don't want to miss this great premier event in all of special education! And as a CASE member, there are some very special CASE events planned for you! Be sure to plan your hotel and arrival so you come in on Tuesday — CASE Member and Board meeting will start with a full breakfast on Wednesday morning sponsored by Winsor Learning! We will have a break sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and a highlight of the day is the awards portion sponsored by Master Teacher, On Thursday we will have our showcase session with Julie Weatherly providing 90 Tips in 120 Minutes sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Also, don't forget to purchase your CASE Night tickets for the amazing Grants Farm evening with the Anheuser-Busch world famous Clydesdales sponsored by Star Autism, C8 Sciences, and viZzle! So be sure if you haven’t registered yet to do so today so you can take advantage of the cheaper rate!
Last week's poll asked what you were doing in preparation for the implementation of ESSA... The number one answer at 69 percent was reading summaries other organizations, including CASE on the law. That is a very good first step and if you haven't read the CASE Summary of ESSA, you certainly should! Coming in second at 23 percent was "most of the above." The third and last selected answer at just 8 percent was asking lots of questions. To stay up on the biggest issues, be sure you stay connected to CASE!
Hope this next week will be a great week for you, your staff, your students and community!
Luann Purcell
Executive Director
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Having strong social skills is essential to a child's academic and personal success. These skills guide children's everyday interactions, and the extent to which they possess them can influence what they say, how they behave, and even the choices they make. When children and adolescents struggle with social skills, they face challenges both inside and outside of the classroom. Social skills are an essential component of social competence, "the ability to obtain successful outcomes from interactions with others" (Spence, 2003, p. 84). This skill requires students to adapt to different social contexts, and know appropriate behavior and communication skills in a variety of situations. In addition, social competence has been shown to have a long-term effect on psychological, academic and adaptive functioning.
Click on the following link for more information on Social Skills Instruction: (http://go.unl.edu/4u64). Then click on the red button to download the pdf and read more. Find Strategy Briefs on over forty other topics at: http://go.unl.edu/jcyt.
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Bookshare
Braille, the ingenious system of six dots invented by Louis Braille almost 200 years ago in France, has Photo of Louis Braille's headstone at his home in Coupvray, Francemeant literacy to millions of blind and visually-impaired individuals around the world. Since braille represents living languages, periodic modifications are necessary to reflect changes in languages and to keep braille vital and contemporary.
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"What Every Special Educator Must Know," recognized far and wide as "The Red Book", is back, updated and better than ever!
For you: "The Red Book" provides the knowledge and guidance you need to hire, train, supervise, and evaluate your staff, from brand-new teachers, to specialists, to paraprofessionals — every educator in every classroom needs a copy!
For your staff: "The Red Book" has the knowledge and skill sets they need to inform their professional practice, as well to provide guidance in creating their professional development plans toward future career goals.
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DEC
The Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children seeks applicants for the executive director position. DEC is a non-profit international membership organization serving those who work with or on behalf of young children with disabilities and other special needs and their families. Reporting to DEC's Executive Board, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for implementing DEC's mission. This is a full-time position with a benefits package. The new Executive Director assumes duties on July 1. The deadline for applications is March 1. Information about the position and how to apply can be found here.
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Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Setting Language in Motion: Family Supports and Early Intervention for Babies who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is a free, Web-based resource developed as a collaborative effort between the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program of Boston Children's Hospital. It is based on the Building Blocks of Intervention webinar series created by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Children's.
The goal of Setting Language in Motion is to foster an understanding of the importance of early language acquisition that supports robust linguistic competence and conceptual development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Early intervention providers, deaf educators, early childhood specialists and allied professionals, parents, and other caregivers will benefit from this resource. It is available in American Sign Language and spoken English.
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The Teacher Voice Project
From NCLB to IDEA to FERPA, we see the impact of decisions by Congress on a daily basis in our schools. Too often, the voices of teachers and administrators are absent from the table when these momentous decisions are made, though their wisdom and experience are imperative to making them work. For those who are interested in joining the policy debate at the state or federal level, a new report (Teacher Voice: The Current Landscape of Education and Policy Expert Communication) may help. Through case studies and survey results, it explores how educators and policy experts currently communicate and offers tips for teachers and administrators hoping to get more involved in policy discussions.
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CADRE
There is a growing awareness that trauma is pervasive and that the impact of trauma is often deep and life-shaping. Whether or not it is fully recognized, educators work with survivors of trauma, including students, families and colleagues. This session will increase understanding of trauma and its impact into adulthood, as well as how a more trauma-informed approach will enhance work with families. Participants will be introduced to the essential elements of a trauma sensitive school and specific strategies for improving family engagement and effective collaboration.
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We’d Like to Establish Roots in Your Area! Centra Rivermont Schools have been educating K-12 students with special needs, including autism, for 30 years. If you’d like to explore opening a school in your area, please contact Lloyd Tannenbaum, Ed.D., at Lloyd.Tannenbaum@CentraHealth.com
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Classworks consistently provides instruction that improves student achievement, and tools to help classroom teachers meet the growing demand for accountability. More than one million students have benefited.
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CEC Policy Insider
The President released his $4.1 trillion spending plan for FY 2017 that includes key investments in increasing equity and excellence, providing support for teachers and school leaders and expanding access, affordability and completion in higher education.
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CEC Policy Insider
Acting U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. just released new guidance to states to help identify and eliminate low quality, redundant or unhelpful testing. This guidance addresses the use of current federal dollars under NCLB during school years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 only.
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CEC Policy Insider
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center of Disability Statistics and Demographics, part of the Institute on Disability at University of New Hampshire, has released its 2015 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium and its accompanying Disability Statistics Annual Report. Contents, usage guidance, and technical support are available here; additional individual support is available at (866).538.9521 or by emailing disability.statistics@unh.edu.
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CEC Policy Insider
The Department of Education is now accepting applications for interns for the summer of 2016. As an intern you will have the chance to explore fields like education policy, education law, business and finance, research and analysis, intergovernmental relations and public affairs, or traditional and digital communications, all while learning about the role federal government plays in education.
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CEC Policy Insider
Following the Iowa Caucus, RespectAbility released the first-ever #PwDsVote 2016 Campaign Scorecard for people with disabilities and spotlighted the three Candidates who completed the questionnaire which included: former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (D) and Governor Jeb Bush (R).
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CEC Policy Insider
If you're within driving distance of St. Louis, why not load up your car in April and head to CEC 2016? Register today and hit the road for CEC 2016, the biggest, baddest special education event for all educators serving every child with no limits.
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By: Savanna Flakes
 Do your students take homework seriously? Are you finding that daily student homework completion is low? There is a lot of buzz and frustration from parents and students regarding homework. Homework or "practice makes perfect work" should be tasks students deem as valuable to success, and practice that students can complete successfully and independently, with support as necessary from the home.
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USA Today
In his first major speech, the acting U.S. Secretary of Education John King apologized to the nation's teachers. Speaking to a small group of teachers, students and local politicians here last month, just three weeks after taking over the post, King admitted the USA's education debate over the past few years has been "characterized by more heat than light," and that despite reformers' best intentions, "teachers and principals, at times, have felt attacked and unfairly blamed for the challenges our nation faces." King acknowledged the attacks had come from as high up as his own federal agency in Washington, D.C., where he'd served as a top advisor to former Education Secretary Arne Duncan for more than a year.
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Education Week
A Pennsylvania town roiled by a controversy that led to the resignation of its superintendent three years ago has found an unusual path back to trust between the community and its school district: a volunteer effort that so far has helped support dozens of parents of students who have disabilities. The chain of events began in 2013, when the then-superintendent of the Coatesville Area School District, 40 miles west of Philadelphia, was found to have exchanged dozens of sexist and racist text messages with a district staff member. Meetings held in the wake of that scandal revealed other deep-rooted problems in the 7,000-student school system, including allegations that district officials discriminated against students with disabilities and minority students.
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Disability Scoop
Cameras could soon find their way into many special education classrooms in Texas, a reform some are welcoming while also raising concerns about ballooning costs and other implementation problems. The Texas Legislature in 2015 passed Senate Bill 507, which beginning in fall 2016 will require districts to install cameras in classrooms where a majority of the students receive special education services if a parent, staffer or district official makes a request.
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The Christian Science Monitor
For most of his academic career, Cullen excelled in math and computer science but struggled socially — that is, until he enrolled in a new Los Angeles private school that's part of a nonprofit network. "It's been a big change," his mother, Terry Whiteside, told CNN Money. "Before he wouldn't talk much about his day. Now he comes home and has conversations with me about what he did at school." And here's the kicker: Cullen has been diagnosed with autism. His school, STEM3 Academy, focuses on serving students with special needs, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and learning disabilities.
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The Washington Post
There seems to be a never-ending stream of research reports about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD — the most commonly diagnosed neuro-behavioral disorder in U.S. children — and how it affects young people.
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Science World Report
A new study by researchers at Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York found that children with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to wander away from an adult or caregiver than those without a behavioral health issue than those without the health problem. New findings published in the journal PLOS ONE examined elopement based on data from a 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of parents and guardians, which included over 4,000 children between the ages of 6 and 17 with special health care needs. The children were divided into three groups, including those with ASD only, ASD with an intellectual disability and/or developmental delay; and just ID and/or DD.
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Education DIVE
The U.S. teacher shortage crisis doesn’t only apply to traditional K-12 classrooms. It extends to areas that require more specific expertise, like special ed. Special education teachers are trained to work with a diverse population of students with disabilities ranging from learning, mental, emotional, and physical impairments. Typically, they hold a Bachelor’s degree as well as a state-issued certification or license. They can also engage in on-the-job training via internships or residencies.
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Counsel&Heal
Young girls who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder might have a higher risk of adult obesity, a new Mayo Clinic study reported. "This is the first population-based longitudinal study to examine the association between ADHD and development of obesity using ADHD cases and controls of both sexes derived from the same birth cohort," lead researcher Dr. Seema Kumar, who is a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, said reported in the news release. "Females with ADHD are at risk of developing obesity during adulthood, and stimulant medications used to treat ADHD do not appear to alter that risk."
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Medical Xpress
Children with Down Syndrome face many unique challenges, including being able to communicate effectively as they enter into their school years. A new Penn State study is looking to improve communications aids to better meet their academic and social needs. Krista Wilkinson, professor of communication science disorders at Penn State, has worked with children with disabilities such as Down Syndrome (for over 25 years. "Recent studies have shown that 95 percent of children with DS have difficulty being understood by persons outside of their immediate social circle. This puts them at risk of falling behind their peers both academically and socially," she explained.
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American Psychological Association via Science Daily
For many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms appear to decrease as they age, but for some they do not and one reason may be persistent parental criticism, according to new research.
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