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Disability Education: Special Ed, Scholarships and IDEA: Publications and Documents

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Our Disability Education: Scholarships, Special Ed, Learning Difficulties database encompasses a wide range of publications focused on education for individuals with disabilities. It includes information on disability-specific scholarships, resources about special education, and materials addressing various learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. The database covers topics like inclusive education practices, federal support through programs like the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, and legislative frameworks like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Additionally, it provides insights into educational opportunities, financial aid, and advocacy for students with disabilities.

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An educator examines standardized testing, shifting math and reading methods, and screen time as three fixable causes of student underperformance.



The Education Department is moving civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department and special education oversight to Health and Human Services.


Closure of Department of Education raises concerns about federal funding, accountability, civil rights, impact on public schools, and students with disabilities.



Professor gives the U.S. grading system an F as the current system can harm students' motivation, mental health and success.


The Beyond Silos residency combines the SETI AIR program's focus on creative practice based on research and SETI Institute's commitment to education and outreach.


Conestoga College is the only Ontario college offering a disability studies minor, with four courses on advocacy, policy and inclusion.



Many online colleges and universities are facing attrition issues as students struggle to feel a connection with peers and instructors in the classroom.


New research reveals perceptions of good schools are heavily dependent on the preparation of the students entering them.

Michigan State University research finds the most effective teachers for students without disabilities often have lower value-added scores for disabled students.



This initiative, designed to provide Berklee faculty with the resources to teach students of every level and ability, is the first of its kind in performing arts higher education.

This essay's focus is in regards to the online classroom and ways instructors can provide support and accommodations to students experiencing issues related to pregnancy or childbirth.


A study by experts at the UOC explores the outlook and perceptions of students with disabilities within the context of an online university.


New findings point to a new way of integrating neuroscience with education.


Many teachers worldwide still do not use computers for teaching, and governments should provide them with computers and training to enable students to enjoy a better future.

Uncertainty reduction theory assumes uncertainty in new situations makes communication difficult; uncertainty can create frustration and reduced satisfaction; reducing uncertainty can alleviate these negative feelings.


Elizabeth Barker and Kristin Basinger from The University of Phoenix paper titled Raising the Bar on Classroom Feedback Techniques for All Learners.


United States Department of Education announces initiative to address the inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion to protect children with disabilities and ensure compliance with U.S. federal laws.

Examines challenges of K-12 teachers in inclusion classrooms and identify areas of opportunity which would improve classroom experience for students.


Research by University of Washington reveals the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten, basic math, reading, friendship and cooperation, the more likely they will succeed in those areas in school.


Instructional design that makes sense for all learners by Elizabeth Barker-Voss, Kristin Basinger, Lauren Critchley, and William Stewart - University of Phoenix.


Sueyoun Hwang writes on the trauma and trials of graduating from high school and the huge steps of entering college.


New research shows increased letter spacing helps individuals read faster, but not due to visual processing.


High-quality early care and education is critical to positive child development and has potential to generate economic returns, but current financing structure leaves many children without access to high-quality services.


Project aims to train teachers in Uganda in inclusive education practices in a country where the number of children with disabilities going to school continues to fall.

Study led by NYU researcher Leanna Stiefel looks at steps that education policymakers and practitioners can take to make inclusion in fact feel inclusive..


Study of thousands of children has revealed excluding children from school can lead to long term psychiatric problems and psychological distress.

Research shows school based mental health programs can reach large numbers of children, with increasing evidence of effectiveness in improving mental health and related outcomes.


UNDP statistics show that while the literacy rate for adults with disabilities is 3%, just 1% of women with disabilities are literate.


Perkins School for the Blind launches teacher training program that seeks to equip 1M educators by 2030 with knowledge and skills to teach multiply disabled and visually impaired or deafblind children.

The RISE Act amends the Higher Education Act and addresses several existing issues within the law that serve as unnecessary barriers for students with disabilities and their families.

Research showed second grade students who read aloud to dogs in an after school program demonstrated improved attitudes about reading.


U.S. Fiscal Year 2018 budget lays out proposals and priorities designed to ensure students have equal opportunity to receive high quality education.


U.S. Senators seeking detailed explanation from Secretary DeVos for disappearance of resource website for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


Guidance documents designed to support states, local education agencies, and charter school personnel to understand their responsibilities under IDEA and Section 504.


Rethink Discipline initiative aims to support all students and promote a welcome and safe climate in schools.


The Australian loan fee increases cost of education for students, size of student debt, and adds to overall HELP debt.


U.S. Education Secretary sends letter urging state leaders to end use of corporal punishment in schools, a practice repeatedly linked to harmful short-term and long-term outcomes for students.


As of November 1st 2016, Canadians will not have to repay their Canada Student Loan until they are earning at least $25,000 per year.


CogniFit for Education is a new web-portal for teachers to assess, train, and monitor cognitive skills involved in the learning processes.


IBM Watson Element for Educators provides holistic view of students including data on interests, accomplishments, academic performance, attendance, behaviors and learning activities.


Report reveals tens of millions of children with disabilities out of school due to poor government and donor practice.


Remarks by the United States President Barack Obama on education at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School.

U.S. Department of Education announces over $4.4 million in grants to improve literacy skills, outcomes and results for children with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Education awards grants to five states to help students with disabilities prepare for postsecondary education and competitive integrated employment.


UN human rights experts say inclusive education is central to achieving high quality education for all learners, including those with disabilities.

Government of Canada making significant change to student financial assistance to help students returning to class.


Ensuring students with disabilities attending public virtual schools get special education and support that they deserve and is their right.


Virtual Reality explores learning outside of the classroom from the comfort of a school desk.


U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights finds Oakland Unified School District discriminated against student by subjecting him to inappropriate and excessive restraint and seclusion.


Hidden epidemic of student homelessness threatens futures of more than 1 million young people every year.


Online Schools Center guide to navigating an online education for students with disabilities.


Report finds access to technology and flexible teaching methods can help students with disabilities to gain higher education qualifications.

Light For The World supports global efforts to ensure education for all children.


Federal student loan discharge program simplifies debt forgiveness for permanently disabled Americans receiving Social Security disability benefits.



Study finds majority of online educational products are not designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities and struggling learners.

New federal policies for education of homeless children to take effect next year; decision impacts every school district nationwide.


Illinois will partner with the Lead Higher Initiative to close equity gaps for lower income students and students of color in high schools most rigorous courses.


California Court of Appeal hears oral argument in groundbreaking education equality lawsuit, Vergara v. California.

Fully online professional development certificate in information accessibility design and policy.

How important content inequality is in contributing to performance gaps between privileged and underprivileged students.


Inexperience with credit cards and financial matters can leave students with excessive debts.


Pilot study in 51 N.C. classrooms shows the effectiveness of a new measure in assessing the quality of practices in inclusive preschools.


Teacher of the blind and visually impaired uses martial arts bringing dedication, discipline and empowerment to the class room.

Crawford Technologies donates to Edie Mourre Scholarship, a fund used to educate recipients studying to become qualified Braille transcribers, proofreaders or teachers.

New white paper explores issues of accessibility for English learners with disabilities, including test design, delivery, uses in high-stakes accountability and need for additional research.


U.S. Department of Education help and guidelines on students with disabilities being bullied in school.


eTrac is an online vocational training program for helping job seekers overcome employment barriers like disabilities gaps in employment history or mental health challenges.


Information and signs to look for if you suspect your child may be getting bullied when away at boarding school.


Karni Liddell speaks to world audiences encouraging them to think differently about how choices in life shape health, success and attitude despite whatever life circumstances we were given.


Understanding how autism affects reading comprehension, speech development, and communication in students, including hyperlexia and effective teaching strategies.



Research by University of New Hampshire on variation in rates of restraint and seclusion among students with a disability.


Study found some schools have successfully raised student scores but those schools had almost no effect on performance tests of fluid intelligence skills, such as working memory capacity, speed of information processing, and ability to solve abstract problems.


Department of Education proposes reforms to the student loan forgiveness process for individuals who are permanently disabled.


UCLA Center for Civil Rights Remedies finds shocking suspension rate in school districts across the United States.


Information regarding college, disability accommodations, and continuing higher education for students with disabilities.


Online education allows students to fit study around their busy life and earn virtually any degree or certificate.

Teachers' guide to disability awareness projects covering etiquette, terminology, legal frameworks, and classroom activities for inclusive education.



Listing of colleges and universities in the United States listed by state and region including accredited online college programs.



A bill before Congress would eliminate a provision that made private student loans non-dischargeable.


Education of students who are deaf from birth through post-secondary education and training.


Through the use of mnemonic strategies, a student can find ways to relate the information they are learning to information they already possess in their long-term memory; information they already remember.


Nations that signed the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights ICESCR recognized that everyone has the right to education.


Providing additional guidance on requirements of ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in elementary and secondary schools.

Sallie Mae financial services new insurance products designed to help families protect their investment in higher education now available.

U.S. Federal law mandates that each and every child is to receive an education that is both free and appropriate in an environment that is the least restrictive possible.


Depending upon severity and functional limitations caused by neurological disorder a student may be eligible for services through the school office of disability services.


Nursing Home Abuse scholarship aims to raise awareness and help the selected student by covering non-tuition related living expenses for the 2012 - 2013 academic year.


Students with disabilities may experience a range of different mobility impairments that might require accommodations in school or university settings.


AHEAD is involved in development of policy and provision of services which meet needs of persons with disabilities and are involved in all areas of higher education.


Preschool children who hear parents use words describing size and shape of objects and use those words do much better on tests of their spatial skills.


Information on eligibility for U.S. student loans and grants including how and where to file your application.


Calculate federal student loan payments with IBR chart. Find details on deferment, forbearance, disability discharge, and loan cancellation programs.



Skills 4 America began as a grant program to provide scholarships for Skills for assessment and treatment curricula for students with autism and other developmental disorders.

If a person filing for bankruptcy can prove undue hardship then student loans may be discharged by a bankruptcy court.


Study suggests pupils with sickle cell disease a serious genetic blood disorder not getting right help at school especially students who miss lessons due to sickness.


More states have passed school voucher or scholarship tax credit legislation in 2011 than ever before.

The guidance provides information to schools about their responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.


Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board says parents may not officially address the Board because their intention is to object to the WiFi system.


Push America founded by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity provides programs educating undergraduate students alumni and communities about disabilities.

The Drexel University Yellow Ribbon program allows for 100 percent of tuition to be covered for eligible veterans and their designated dependents.


This report outlines how advance directives let young people appoint decision‑makers and detail medical wishes to ensure their care aligns with their values.



Parents can play valuable role in helping young children succeed in school despite stressful circumstances.

Student veterans at UCF now have access to academic and military services in a new campus space designed just for them.

Provision signed into law last month lowering teaching standards required under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

Learn about the options available to those facing challenging debt and why traditional bankruptcy may not be the answer.


Writing by hand strengthens the learning process, and when typing on a keyboard this process may be impaired.


Las Vegas Disabled and Homeless Veterans have another resource to help them rebuild their lives and find hope.


Fewer children were late talkers among those who attended full-time center-based child care compared with part-time attendance.

Students with disabilities are attending college in greater numbers and are more engaged in their communities.

Minister for School Education has commissioned advice on strategies that could assist school students with disability and special needs in the classroom and at school.


Online higher education at Ashford University makes earning a college degree accessible for more students, including those with disabilities.

HUD-KSU partnership will help develop innovative curriculum at historically black university designed to train new generation of students interested in careers in civil rights and fair housing.

Information on student loan consolidation programs including FFEL and Direct Loan consolidation as well as loan discharge for disability.


Universities are turning to Microsoft Live@edu for cloud applications to save money and deliver more productivity services to campus.

Low-Income Families Get a Helping Hand in Planning and Saving for Childrens Education.

College Career Community to students with Aspergers Syndrome and other disabilities whose goals include college.


New Statewide Agreements in Three States Improve Access to Textbooks for Disabled College Students.

Elsevier announces it will provide 4 key electronic textbook titles for UC Irvine School of Medicine new program that gives Apple iPads to its 1st year medical students.


Top Selling Titles and Digital Course Materials will be Accessible to College Students with Print Related Disabilities.

Under certain circumstances you may be able to cancel your student loan obligations, defer payments, or negotiate a more suitable payment plan.


Calls for Equal Access to Information and Technology in American Universities.

Tax free prices for clothing backpacks dorm room furnishings and school supplies at MERS - Goodwill.

Today there are over 54 million Americans with disabilities and 2011 marks the year 76 million baby boomers turns 65.

LiftMinds announces launch of web site as an educational networking destination for high school students.

Jacqueline Naughton discusses her work implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Ability to Benefit Program.


Take research out of labs and offices and put it into the hands of communities so that it could be used to address real world problems.

School burnout is a chronic stress syndrome manifested in fatigue cynicism and a sense of inadequacy as a student.

ADA agreement with Intellitec Colleges to ensure access to its technical colleges for individuals with disabilities.

Post-9/11 G.I. Bill covers associates bachelors and masters degrees but all training programs must be by a degree-granting institution of higher learning.

Online higher education readies this workforce and makes earning a college degree accessible for more students.

$6.6 million in Striving Readers grants to improve the literacy skills of struggling adolescent readers.


VA checks for up to $3,000 given to students who applied for educational benefits and have not received their government payment.

Next Version of the Federal K-12 Law Should Drive School Reforms That Prepare Students for Success.


Early Reading First grants to improve school readiness of young children especially those from low-income families.


Reading Rockets offers information and resources on how children can learn to read and why many struggle and how caring adults can help.


Video contest for young people to share stories about where their education and career training can take them.


House of Representatives voted to give college students the biggest increase in financial aid since the GI Bill.

Department of Education reaching out to make student loan borrowers aware of flexible repayment options.


Canadian students with disabilities at university or college can save substantially when they buy and sell used textbooks online, make friends, and exchange tips about their courses.


The optimal situation is seeing someone in the disability services office who knows you well and is familiar with your learning style.


The new grant will be paid through all years of a university undergraduate, college or trade school programs.


The Department of Education has made available ahead of schedule the second half of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Meyer is one of 25 national disability service providers participating in U.S. Department of Education grant project Project ShiFT.


School Improvement grants to turn around the nation's lowest performing schools.

Students may qualify for one or more of the Canada Student Grants which include new grants for students.


Universal Child Care Benefit provides families in Canada with $100 a month for every child under the age of six.


Rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools.


The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act governs how states provide special education and related services to over 6.5 million eligible children.



Is distance learning an educational revolution as some people proclaim or is it overblown hype of another learning method.

Major US college disability information for students with disabilities including hearing impaired schools and colleges.

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