Welcome to NICHCY's new and improved email newsletter. We've included a small sampling of the latest material available to you at www.nichcy.org as well as from the OSEP TA&D Network and beyond. NICHCY serves the nation as a central source of information on:
- disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
- IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
- No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
- research-based information on effective educational practices.
We hope you find this information useful and valuable. As always, we are eager to hear your feedback. Please feel free to contact us at nichcy@aed.org. Sincerely, Suzanne Ripley, Ph.D. Executive Director Stephen D. Luke, Ed.D. Director of Research |
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Evidence for Education Released
- an easy-to-read review of the best available scientific research evidence supporting academic and behavioral interventions for children with disabilities,
- several well-researched and practical examples of the topic at hand, and
- connections to more detailed resources to assist you in moving the research into practice.
And, not only will you find Evidence for Education easy to read, you'll also find it easy to share! Additional copies can be freely viewed and downloaded here.
While online, be sure to explore the wealth of additional information and supportive resources NICHCY has to offer. |
Building the Legacy: A Training Curriculum on IDEA 2004
The "Building the Legacy" training curriculum was produced by NICHCY at the request of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The curriculum is intended to assist in understanding and implementation of the IDEA 2004 Part B regulations. The training curriculum has five overarching themes with multiple training modules beneath each theme. In addition to the web-based version, a CD versions are available by writing us at nichcy@aed.org.
Theme A: Welcome to IDEA
Take a broad look at IDEA 2004 with
Theme B: IDEA and General Education
See how IDEA aligns with No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and explore topics on general education and children with disabilities.
Theme C: Evaluating Children for Disability
Children, evaluation, and eligibility-how it all comes together.
Theme D: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) The IEP is the cornerstone in the education of every child with a disability. Learn about everything IEP and more!
Theme E: Procedural SafeguardsPrior written notice, informed written consent, access to records, just a few of the critical elements in IDEA.
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NICHCY's New Blog
NICHCY's new blog provides you up-to-the-minute news, resources and discussion of the many issues facing special education today. This is an open blog, so feel free to comment and join the conversation!
So far, NICHCY has used the blog to welcome new teachers and examine issues such as RTI, family involvement, and public attitudes toward schools.
We're adding new material to the blog all the time, so check it out frequently, and be sure to access our RSS feed!
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Ideas That Work - The US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is pleased to announce a new addition to the OSEP Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students With Disabilities (Tool Kit). The Tool Kit addendum focuses on universal design for learning (UDL). UDL is a framework for designing educational environments that help students engage in learning to increase knowledge and skills. The Tool Kit includes information and resources to support the implementation of UDL and is useful for policymakers, education personnel and parents to implement UDL strategies and practices. This new addition is available at http://www.osepideasthatwork.org/ and CDs will be available shortly through ED Pubs http://edpubs.ed.gov/.
- Early Literacy Guides - The Center for Early Literacy Learning is pleased to announce the publication of 70 new practice guides which were developed to help practitioners and parents promote the early and emergent literacy skills of young children with disabilities or delays. The practice guides are organized by age and type of literacy skill. There are 31 infant, 22 toddler, and 17 preschool practice guides that can be printed and used by parents or practitioners.
- State LD Eligibility Requirements - Project Forum has recently published a new policy analysis: State Eligibility Requirements for Specific Learning Disabilities.
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What Works Clearinghouse Publications - From practice guides to intervention reports and quick reviews, the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance's What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) has released a total of 17 publications throughout the summer.
- Response-to-Intervention (RTI) Resources - The Center on Instruction's Special Education home page has posted a number of RTI-related documents and links which reflect the most current information in the tiered-intervention field.
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Reading and Peer-Assisted Learning Module - The IRIS Center is pleased to announce the posting of a new STAR Legacy Module: PALS: A Reading Strategy for Grades 2-6, a revision and expansion of the PALS section of The Reading Blues: Strategies to Help Upper-Elementary Students Move from Struggle to Success.
- More News You Can Use - For more up-to-the-minute disability and education news, visit NICHCY's News You Can Use page...
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Webcast: Measuring Progress, Realizing Results
A Back to School edition of "Education News Parents Can Use"
September 16, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
The broadcast will profile key strategies for improving student academic achievement and showcase schools that have proven successful in closing the achievement gap and helping all students perform at high levels. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/edtv/. (You can watch archived webcasts at http://www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/.) |
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| Evidence for Education |
| NICHCY's Evidence for Education series is designed to address topics of immediate relevance to those concerned with the challenge of maximizing educational opportunities, expectations, and outcomes for children with disabilities. |
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