Special education

Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf Announce Five New Sexual Abuse Survivors Seek Justice From Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Newly-Filed Federal Lawsuit

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf filed a new lawsuit on behalf of five abuse survivors who have recently come forward alleging they were exposed to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse while in the care of The Devereux Foundation (d/b/a Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health) along with its staffing company QualityHealth Staffing, LLC.

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  • Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf filed a new lawsuit on behalf of five abuse survivors who have recently come forward alleging they were exposed to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse while in the care of The Devereux Foundation (d/b/a Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health) along with its staffing company QualityHealth Staffing, LLC.
  • The Complaint details the abuse against children in the care of Devereux, including batteries, sexual offenses, emotional abuse, and rape.
  • After the Inquirers August 2020 report was published, an additional 13 former Devereux students came forward with allegations of sexual abuse they experienced.
  • To learn more about the growing list of sexual abuse lawsuits against Devereux and its partners, visit www.lieffcabraser.com/devereux .

CSI Companies Announces 2022 Guy Cuddihee Memorial Scholarship Winner

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSI Companies is pleased to announce its 2022 Guy Cuddihee Memorial Scholarship recipient as Samantha Clay from Samuel W. Wolfson High School.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSI Companies is pleased to announce its 2022 Guy Cuddihee Memorial Scholarship recipient as Samantha Clay from Samuel W. Wolfson High School.
  • CSI created the memorial scholarship in 2020, one year after Guy Cuddihee passed away at 60 years old.
  • The Guy Cuddihee Memorial Scholarships aims to mirror Cuddihee's efforts by providing a local high school student with $5,000 who goes above and beyond in the community.
  • To learn more about the Guy Cuddihee Memorial Scholarship please visit csigivesback.org .

GIFTED Healthcare Hires Suzanne Masino as the Vice President of Its School-Based Therapy Company, Therapia Staffing

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Therapia Staffing hires Suzanne Masino, an Occupational Therapist by education, with a profoundly diverse 25-year career in healthcare as a practicing therapist, celebrated recruitment leader, and technology-focused business owner. 

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  • Masino's immense experience will drive Therapia's School-Based Therapy Team toward growth and expanded opportunities.Masino has a vast background in innovative healthcare staffing solutions.
  • She founded her healthcare consulting company, Staffing Innovations Inc., in 2015, where she implemented creative growth and operations strategies for school-based therapy staffing companies across the country.
  • "Masino joins Therapia Staffing with profound industry experience that will enhance the scope of our service," said Dennis Ducham, GIFTED Healthcare CEO.
  • Therapia Staffing, a GIFTED Healthcare company, provides clinicians with flexible work options in School-Based Nursing, Therapy, and Special Education.

University of Maryland Names Dr. Kimberly Griffin Dean of the College of Education

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland has named Kimberly Griffin dean of the College of Education, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland has named Kimberly Griffin dean of the College of Education, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Dr. Griffin currently serves as professor and associate dean of graduate studies and faculty affairs for the College of Education.
  • Prior to Maryland, she held positions at The Pennsylvania State University, Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford University.
  • The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities.

CentralReach Defines New Software Category to Address Growing Autism and IDD Care Gap™ and Reveals New Brand to Better Align to its Expanded Mission

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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The company also revealed a major rebrand to better reflect its commitment to the autism and IDD community and those who serve them.

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  • The company also revealed a major rebrand to better reflect its commitment to the autism and IDD community and those who serve them.
  • The makeup of autism and IDD care has changed rapidly through the years, extending well beyond childhood interventions, said CEO of CentralReach, Chris Sullens.
  • The Autism and IDD Care Platform is made up of three purpose-built solutions designed for each care setting.
  • We wanted our brand to more closely align to our mission and commitment to the autism and IDD community, commented Karen Parisi, Senior Vice President of Marketing at CentralReach.

Good4U Offers Ideas on How to Allocate New School Funding

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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In his annual State of the State, the governor outlined Californias education priorities including an increase in funding for Career Pathways and Special Education.

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  • In his annual State of the State, the governor outlined Californias education priorities including an increase in funding for Career Pathways and Special Education.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220310006027/en/
    Personalized instruction with one-on-one support is a proven way to keep vulnerable students engaged in school.
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    Governor Newsoms plan focuses on learning loss, dropout rates and traumatic experiences which are dominating so many families and schools across the state, said Roxana Janka, Good4U manager.
  • Good4U is a coalition dedicated to educating the public about how to best serve vulnerable students and keep them engaged in school.

American International College Names Susan Henrichon, EdD, Dean of the School of Education

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American International College (AIC) has appointed Susan Henrichon, EdD, dean of the School of Education.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --American International College (AIC) has appointed Susan Henrichon, EdD, dean of the School of Education.
  • Henrichon joined American International College in 2018, bringing more than thirty years of experience in PK-12 public education with more than fifteen years spent in senior leadership roles.
  • Most recently, Henrichon served as the associate dean of academic programs while teaching extensively in the School of Education, and additionally serving as a senior instructor and program supervisor for graduate students.
  • Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences.

Educational Insights Partners with YouTube Star Ms. Monica to Bring Preschool Learning Full Circle

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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GARDENA, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the 60th day of the year, and to kick-off the 60th anniversary of the award-winning educational toy company, Educational Insights today announced a partnership with Monica J. Sutton, better known as Ms. Monica, star of the "Circle Time with Ms. Monica" show on her YouTube channel (Monica J Sutton).

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  • GARDENA, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the 60th day of the year, and to kick-off the 60th anniversary of the award-winning educational toy company, Educational Insights today announced a partnership with Monica J. Sutton, better known as Ms. Monica, star of the "Circle Time with Ms. Monica" show on her YouTube channel (Monica J Sutton).
  • With the support of Educational Insights, Circle Time with Ms. Monica will provide young children everywhere with even greater access to new tools, lessons, skills, and experiences in areas such as sensory and tactile learning.
  • As a result of preschool closings over the last two years, U.S. children have lost important opportunities for learning.
  • For a sneak peek at what's to come, fans can watch Ms. Monica's Counting & Sensory Special featuring Educational Insights' mesmerizing, no-mess learning compound, Playfoam, on YouTube now.

City Year names a new class of Executive Directors to lead across thirteen U.S. communities

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Robyn Ford, City Year Memphis Executive Director, is the longest-serving staff member at City Year Memphis, previously working as operations manager, development manager, development director and interim executive director.

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  • Robyn Ford, City Year Memphis Executive Director, is the longest-serving staff member at City Year Memphis, previously working as operations manager, development manager, development director and interim executive director.
  • She began her City Year career as an impact manager at City Year Columbia and holds a B.A.
  • Jeff Shafer (City Year Chicago 11, 12), City Year Kansas City Executive Director, grew up attending Kansas City Public Schools and is a graduate of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy.
  • City Year partners with public schools in 29 communities across the U.S. and through international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa.

University of Kansas Programs Powered by Everspring Rise in U.S. News & World Report 2022 College Rankings

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Four University of Kansas online programs supported by Everspring have achieved a total of seven improved rankings in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Online Programs list, released today.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Four University of Kansas online programs supported by Everspring have achieved a total of seven improved rankings in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Online Programs list, released today.
  • Everspring, a leading provider of higher education technology solutions and services, works with the University of Kansas to build, grow and support high caliber online programs.
  • In developing and growing online programs with the University of Kansas, Everspring used an innovative design process to ensure the programs are academics-driven and highly interactive.
  • The University of Kansas is a premier research and teaching university whose main campus is located in Lawrence, Kansas.