/idea IDEA en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:49:33 GMT /teaching-learning/biden-administration-scraps-medicaid-change-for-special-ed-services/2025/01 The proposal aimed to streamline how schools bill Medicaid for the mental health and medical services they provide to students. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:49:33 GMT /teaching-learning/biden-administration-scraps-medicaid-change-for-special-ed-services/2025/01 /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 An attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:59:30 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 /teaching-learning/many-students-can-get-special-ed-until-age-22-what-districts-should-do/2024/06 School districts' responsibilities under federal special education law aren't always clear-cut. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:55:27 GMT /teaching-learning/many-students-can-get-special-ed-until-age-22-what-districts-should-do/2024/06 /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 Many states now require schools to offer special education services to students until they turn 22. Costs and logistics can be daunting. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:50:28 GMT /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 Tennessee lawmakers have established a task force to review federal education funding, risking money for low-income schools and special ed. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:11:08 GMT /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-must-do-better-to-meet-idea-requirements/2023/09 More states must follow through on this law. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-must-do-better-to-meet-idea-requirements/2023/09 /teaching-learning/do-more-to-ensure-schools-meet-obligations-to-students-with-disabilities-feds-tell-states/2023/07 States must have "robust" systems to ensure schools obey federal special education law, new guidance says. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:14:17 GMT /teaching-learning/do-more-to-ensure-schools-meet-obligations-to-students-with-disabilities-feds-tell-states/2023/07 /teaching-learning/what-is-an-iep-individualized-education-programs-explained/2023/07 What IEPs are, what their purpose is, and which students are eligible. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:29:22 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-an-iep-individualized-education-programs-explained/2023/07 /leadership/a-medicaid-change-could-make-it-easier-for-schools-to-pay-for-special-ed-services/2023/05 A rule change from The U.S. Department of Education would eliminate a step that often complicates schools' efforts to bill Medicaid. Thu, 18 May 2023 21:55:56 GMT /leadership/a-medicaid-change-could-make-it-easier-for-schools-to-pay-for-special-ed-services/2023/05 /teaching-learning/how-does-special-education-work-test-your-knowledge/2023/05 What is IDEA? How much can the federal government contribute to special education funding? Take our quiz. Thu, 04 May 2023 19:30:07 GMT /teaching-learning/how-does-special-education-work-test-your-knowledge/2023/05 /leadership/special-education-is-getting-more-expensive-forcing-schools-to-make-cuts-elsewhere/2023/04 States and districts share the disproportionate cost burden of supporting a complex, growing, and vulnerable population. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:40:09 GMT /leadership/special-education-is-getting-more-expensive-forcing-schools-to-make-cuts-elsewhere/2023/04 /policy-politics/supreme-court-rules-deaf-student-can-sue-school-district-over-alleged-failures/2023/03 The justices rule that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not bar the student's suit for money damages. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:52:47 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-rules-deaf-student-can-sue-school-district-over-alleged-failures/2023/03 /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 /teaching-learning/supreme-court-seems-in-favor-of-deaf-students-right-to-sue-school-district-under-the-ada/2023/01 Miguel Luna Perez was there as the justices weighed issues in his case over his district allegedly failing to provide trained interpreters. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:03:24 GMT /teaching-learning/supreme-court-seems-in-favor-of-deaf-students-right-to-sue-school-district-under-the-ada/2023/01 /teaching-learning/a-deaf-student-says-his-school-district-failed-him-the-supreme-court-will-decide/2023/01 Miguel Luna Perez received inadequate assistance for 12 years, his suit says. The high court will decide if he can pursue money damages. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:52:05 GMT /teaching-learning/a-deaf-student-says-his-school-district-failed-him-the-supreme-court-will-decide/2023/01 /teaching-learning/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 The Education Department warns states not to lower standards, even as districts frantically search for skilled special educators. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:32:41 GMT /teaching-learning/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 /teaching-learning/special-education-during-the-pandemic-in-charts/2022/10 Key data points show the challenges students with disabilities have faced during remote learning and pandemic recovery. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:01:31 GMT /teaching-learning/special-education-during-the-pandemic-in-charts/2022/10 /teaching-learning/the-supreme-court-will-decide-a-significant-special-education-case/2022/10 The justices will decide whether families must exhaust special education proceedings when they seek money damages under other federal laws. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:49:50 GMT /teaching-learning/the-supreme-court-will-decide-a-significant-special-education-case/2022/10 /policy-politics/restraint-and-seclusion-and-disability-rights-ed-department-has-work-to-do-audit-finds/2022/07 The Government Accountability Office releases a checklist of how the U.S. Department of Education is performing on a list of priorities. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:46:14 GMT /policy-politics/restraint-and-seclusion-and-disability-rights-ed-department-has-work-to-do-audit-finds/2022/07 /policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 Districts haven't gotten the help they need and expect on infrastructure, high-need students, special education, school meals, and more. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:02:05 GMT /policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 /teaching-learning/federal-special-ed-funding-is-woefully-inequitable-new-studies-show/2022/06 Outdated funding formulas continue to widen gaps that shortchange students with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, researchers say. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:25:17 GMT /teaching-learning/federal-special-ed-funding-is-woefully-inequitable-new-studies-show/2022/06 /teaching-learning/la-agrees-to-do-more-after-failing-on-special-education-could-other-districts-be-next/2022/04 The district failed to meet the needs of students with disabilities during the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education found. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:21:22 GMT /teaching-learning/la-agrees-to-do-more-after-failing-on-special-education-could-other-districts-be-next/2022/04 /policy-politics/federal-judge-denies-parents-suit-to-block-floridas-ban-on-school-mask-mandates/2021/09 The parents argued that their children, due to health conditions, were at particular risk if any of their peers attend school without masks. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:54:00 GMT /policy-politics/federal-judge-denies-parents-suit-to-block-floridas-ban-on-school-mask-mandates/2021/09 /teaching-learning/schools-must-identify-students-with-disabilities-despite-pandemic-hurdles-ed-dept-says/2021/08 Guidance stresses schools' responsibilities to those with disabilities, while noting that federal COVID aid can be used to address backlogs. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:24:18 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-must-identify-students-with-disabilities-despite-pandemic-hurdles-ed-dept-says/2021/08 /leadership/spending-on-special-ed-in-some-districts-plunged-this-year-budget-cuts-could-be-next/2021/05 Schools faced unprecedented challenges delivering instruction and support to students with disabilities this year—and the costs of providing those services evolved as well. Tue, 04 May 2021 20:44:15 GMT /leadership/spending-on-special-ed-in-some-districts-plunged-this-year-budget-cuts-could-be-next/2021/05 /teaching-learning/flints-special-education-students-win-support-compensation-in-landmark-settlement/2020/08 A small portion of a $600 million settlement will be used to improve services and supports for children impacted by the city's water crisis. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:30:12 GMT /teaching-learning/flints-special-education-students-win-support-compensation-in-landmark-settlement/2020/08 /leadership/schools-seek-cover-from-special-education-lawsuits-but-advocates-see-another-motive/2020/07 Special education advocates argue the push for liability protection is a veiled attempt to seek waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's primary special education law. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:40:05 GMT /leadership/schools-seek-cover-from-special-education-lawsuits-but-advocates-see-another-motive/2020/07 /teaching-learning/a-few-parents-have-sued-over-special-education-during-covid-19-will-more-follow/2020/07 Districts could face a rising tide of special education-related lawsuits and complaints when schools resume, experts say, if they still cannot offer the services that students with disabilities missed out on for months. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:30:52 GMT /teaching-learning/a-few-parents-have-sued-over-special-education-during-covid-19-will-more-follow/2020/07