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Parents Of Special Needs Kids Raise Concerns About Treatment From CCSD Staff

Oct 08, 2019

Parents are raising concerns about special education in the Clark County School District and calling for further protections for their children.

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My Son Is In Special Education And I Want Him To Be Challenged

Jul 11, 2017
Seeing his potential, one mother wonders why her child isn't held to higher standards at school, despite his learning disability.
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English Learners Were Hurt The Most When Texas Limited Special Education

May 31, 2017
Texas has the lowest rate of children in special education in the country. A closer look at the numbers shows that English language learners are missing out the most.
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His Teacher Told Him He Wouldn't Go To College, Then He Did

Apr 23, 2017
African-American students with disabilities are disciplined far more and graduate far less than their counterparts, researchers say. What needs to change to help more succeed?
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Just like anyone else’s diploma

Mar 03, 2017

Proposed legislation takes aim at "limited" certificates for special ed students who graduate

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Mary Grey, a language specialist, helps out in the classroom.

Maybe Teaching Special Ed Doesn't Have To Be So Hard

Jan 15, 2017
Ask any special ed teacher and they will probably tell you that paperwork is the bane of their jobs. These three teachers at Renaissance Academy in Utah have figured out how to keep it under control.
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Texas May Be Denying Tens Of Thousands Of Children Special Education

Oct 21, 2016
Texas school officials have until early November to explain why they placed a limit on the percentage of children enrolled in special education, as a Houston Chronicle investigation revealed.
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Children with special needs often feel targeted by peers at school. Social media can be a powerful tool to fight back.

What Happens When The Online Bully Is A Child With Special Needs

Apr 04, 2016
A bullying counselor argues that too often, adults expect kids to navigate the Web with wisdom but without much guidance. For a child with special needs, it can be a powerful yet frightening space.
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How Best To Teach A Troubled Teen? The Question Can Get Stuck In Court

Sep 20, 2015
A Connecticut teen who has enough credits to graduate from high school is still eligible for specialized services. The school district and his family are battling over what the services should be.
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Educating Disabled Children: the Costs and the Challenges

Mar 23, 2012
The Clark County School District is educating more than 360 students that have disabilities.  These include blind and deaf children, and children diagnosed with autism, to name a few.
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