Big questions about special education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) — along with its predecessor, the Education...
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Tag: March 2022
Schooling and the power of perception
While in grad school, I was introduced to Ray Rist’s work on the association between children’s...
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Reimagining IDEA using the axiom of brilliance
Beginning with an emphasis on students’ strengths will benefit not just twice-exceptional...
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Serving students with autism: Ensuring a place for applied behavior analysis
Why have schools been reluctant to provide this evidence-based intervention for students with...
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What can states do to improve special education at the local level? A conversation with Rorie Fitzpatrick
Rorie Fitzpatrick is a senior managing director at WestEd, leading the Special Education Policy...
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Making matters worse? COVID-19 and teacher recruitment
Prospective teachers share how the pandemic has affected their perceptions of teaching and their...
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The promises and pitfalls of mandating racial equity in special education
A focus on compliance with IDEA regulations may prevent districts from actually addressing racial...
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Wind Turbines
I paint in oils and only occasionally create pieces in other mediums (watercolor, pen, and ink). I...
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Catherine Voulgarides recommends Why Are So Many Minority Students in Special Education?
Why Are So Many Minority Students in Special Education? (2nd ed.) By Beth Harry & Janette K....
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Placement matters: Is your reading intervention effective?
This four-phase process can help schools evaluate their policies and practices for placing...
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Looking for leadership in a time of crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has officially entered its third year, and the education sector is battle...
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