Special education

Classworks Adds IEP Goals, Objectives, and Easy Tracking to CASE-Endorsed Platform

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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DULUTH, Ga., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Classworks, a Special Education solution endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), added new IEP goal writing and progress monitoring features to their award-winning intervention and Special Education platform.

Key Points: 
  • DULUTH, Ga., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Classworks, a Special Education solution endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), added new IEP goal writing and progress monitoring features to their award-winning intervention and Special Education platform.
  • Classworks now facilitates creating, writing, and achieving academic IEP goals for reading and mathematics.
  • Enhancements include:
    "Our special education teachers are dedicated to creating high-quality IEPs customized to each student's areas of need.
  • Classworks data is easy to understand and gives us exactly what we need to create meaningful goals.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. FDA Approval of DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) for the Treatment of Rett Syndrome in Adult and Pediatric Patients Two Years of Age and Older

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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older.

Key Points: 
  • Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older.
  • DAYBUE is the first and only drug approved for the treatment of Rett syndrome.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230303005382/en/
    "Today marks an important milestone for the Rett community and Acadia.
  • Acadia management will discuss the FDA approval of DAYBUE for the treatment of Rett syndrome via conference call and webcast on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

NCLD COMMENDS PRESIDENT'S EFFORTS TO INVEST IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, URGES CONGRESS TO ENACT APPROPRIATIONS BILLS

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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The President's proposal urges robust funding for critical programs supporting students with disabilities, their educators, and their families.

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  • The President's proposal urges robust funding for critical programs supporting students with disabilities, their educators, and their families.
  • However, the funding request for the National Center for Special Education Research within IES is the same as the FY 2023 enacted level ($64.3 million).
  • "Overall, NCLD commends the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to the needs of students with disabilities, their educators, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs reflected in the federal funding increases proposed today.
  • Research shows a possible correlation between these factors and risk for learning disabilities and attention issues.

Eastern Michigan University partners with Washtenaw Intermediate School District to combat critical teacher shortage in Michigan

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), are working collaboratively on a Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Certification Pilot Program to invest in existing public school employees who want to become teachers.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), are working collaboratively on a Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Certification Pilot Program to invest in existing public school employees who want to become teachers.
  • "The pandemic teacher shortage crisis has significantly affected Michigan, which had maintained a well-balanced teacher supply system until recent years," said Myung-Sook Koh, professor of special education and coordinator of the Paraeducators to Special Educators program at Eastern.
  • "Teacher shortages have become a chronic phenomenon across the state's school districts – regardless of suburban, urban, rural, or high versus low-paying school districts."
  • Eastern hopes to work with MDE and other ISDs to expand the program.

BlazerWorks Announces Formation of Mission-Critical Special Education Advisory Team

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlazerWorks, the leading K-12 managed service provider, today announced the formation of its new strategic Special Education Clinical Advisory Team. Members of the advisory team will help guide the company's vision and mission-critical work to support school districts in driving success, improving outcomes, and transforming the future of special education.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlazerWorks , the leading K-12 managed service provider, today announced the formation of its new strategic Special Education Clinical Advisory Team.
  • With the Clinical Special Education Advisory Team, BlazerWorks supports districts and school-based professionals by providing special education advisory services to fully integrate clinical expertise into learning environments, enrich therapists and teachers, enhance school staff and staffing programs, and elevate the educational experience.
  • The Special Education Clinical Advisory Team consists of Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other special education disciplines.
  • BlazerWorks Clinical Special Education Advisory Team offers clinical expertise and insights and perspectives for schools and education professionals.

New Education Administrators Join Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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EASTON, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is pleased to announce that Charles Bomboy Jr. has joined the school as principal and Yu Kai Cheung has joined as assistant principal. As experienced school administrators, both have overseen a variety of alternative and specialized educational programs at the elementary, intermediate, and secondary school levels.

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  • Immersive arts charter school hires Charles Bomboy Jr. as principal and Yu Kai Cheung as assistant principal
    EASTON, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is pleased to announce that Charles Bomboy Jr. has joined the school as principal and Yu Kai Cheung has joined as assistant principal.
  • As experienced school administrators, both have overseen a variety of alternative and specialized educational programs at the elementary, intermediate, and secondary school levels.
  • "We are happy to welcome Charles and Yu Kai to the Easton Arts Academy family," said Mohamed Hagag, acting Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am excited to join Easton Arts Academy to help fulfill its mission to provide a comprehensive educational program through immersion in the arts," said Bomboy.

Easterseals and Bellwether Release Report on Educational Disparities for Black Students with Disabilities

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals, in partnership with Bellwether, today shared the findings of a recently published report, Ignored, Punished, and Underserved: Understanding and Addressing Disparities in Education Experiences and Outcomes for Black Children with Disabilities, during a virtual in-depth discussion that focused on the pandemic's disproportionately negative impact on students with disabilities.

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  • Watson and Hinds shared the report's findings on the numerous disparities for black students with disabilities and offered specific recommendations to address those inequities at the teacher, district, and policy levels.
  • "This joint report shares insights from students and families, advocates, and school leaders that spotlight the disparate educational experiences of children of color with disabilities," said Watson.
  • "Ensuring that all students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to learn is a critical cornerstone of the Easterseals mission.
  • "The stories we documented in this report highlight the urgent need for investments to better support students of color with disabilities," said Hinds.

Kern High School District Expands Access to PowerSchool’s College, Career, and Life Readiness Platform to Del Oro High School

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC) today announced Kern High School District (KHSD) in Bakersfield, California has selected Unified Classroom Naviance CCLR to support its college, career, and life readiness (CCLR) program at Del Oro High School , which opened in August.

Key Points: 
  • PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC) today announced Kern High School District (KHSD) in Bakersfield, California has selected Unified Classroom Naviance CCLR to support its college, career, and life readiness (CCLR) program at Del Oro High School , which opened in August.
  • Our district is committed to doing everything we can to effectively prepare our students for postsecondary success, said Christy Fraley, Resource Counselor, Kern High School District.
  • The platform continues to provide districtwide value to our students and staff, and were excited to bring the platform to Del Oro High School.
  • The Kern High School District (KHSD) is a public high school system headquartered in Bakersfield, California.

The U.S. Department of Education's Independent and Nonpartisan Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks 20 years for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the U.S. Department of Education's independent and nonpartisan statistics, research, and evaluation arm. Since 2002, the organization has transformed education science through innovative products and has set the standard for collecting, investigating, and evaluating evidence.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks 20 years for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the U.S. Department of Education's independent and nonpartisan statistics, research, and evaluation arm.
  • "While IES has experienced many successes over the last 20 years," says Mark Schneider, director of the Institute of Education Sciences, "today we celebrate the future.
  • Our experts and the researchers we fund accelerate learning and continually set a new standard for rigor in the education sciences.
  • IES is the independent and nonpartisan statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education.

Global Educational Robot Market (2022 to 2027) - Introduction of Industrial Robots in High Schools Presents Opportunities

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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The global educational robot market size is expected to grow from USD 1.4 billion in 2022 to USD 3.2 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 17.3% during the forecasted period.

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  • The global educational robot market size is expected to grow from USD 1.4 billion in 2022 to USD 3.2 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 17.3% during the forecasted period.
  • The educational robot market for special education is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2022 and 2027.
  • Kinova Robots (Canada) is one of the very few companies that has developed assistive robots using collaborative robot technology.
  • These instances are the few driving factors enabling the growth of educational robot market in Europe.