Ollibean posts and articles about inclusive education for students with disabilities.
Global Update: Children With Disabilities Are Victimized More Often
VIKTOR DRACHEV/Agence France Presse, Getty Images Children with disabilities are
Why Would We Want Inclusive Education?
Why would we separate, segregate and alienate children from one another while at the same time teach them to look after the world around them, respect differences and take a stand at injustice?
Bullying Prevention State Laws
This new brief focuses on bullying prevention legislation. To date,
Leaders@ED: Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Alexa Posny has had 23 jobs. While she never envisioned
Inclusive Educational Practices for Students with Special Needs
Studies have shown when kids with disabilities are educated in inclusive settings, the classrooms are better for all of the students.
A Letter to Parents of Children with Special Needs
I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer with
Introducing Ollibean Think Tank Member Nicole Eredics
We are very proud to introduce Ollibean Think Tank member, Nicole
Special-Ed Students at Greater Risk of Bullying, Being Bullied: Study
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Students with visible disabilities
Christine Ashby appointed director of School of Education’s Institute on Communication and Inclusion
School of Education Dean Douglas Biklen has announced the appointment
Top 3 FAQs About Inclusive Education
Parents naturally want what is best for their child, particularly
An Oregon School for Troubled Teens Is Under Scrutiny
On April 28, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments
Why Do Schools Resist Writing Methodology into IEPs?
Our child has a learning disability and has difficulty reading,
$1 million suit alleges teacher abused autistic boy
By Chris Roberts, NBCBayArea.com SAN FRANCISCO -- A special education
Stop IDEA Funding Cuts!
There could be some big changes awaiting you during the
Science-Based Decision-Making in Special Ed
Last month, I wrote an article for Special Education Advisor,
Are charter schools bad at special ed?
Critics say public charter schools have an unfair advantage over
Does “Eligible for Special Ed” Mean an IEP?
My 15 year old daughter was determined eligible for special
Helping Special Education Students, and Paying With His Career
There was no particular moment when Harris Lirtzman decided to
Assistive Technology – What is UDL, NIMAS, and AIM?
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) creates a national
1 In 3 Autistic Young Adults Lack Jobs, Education
CHICAGO (AP) â One in 3 young adults with autism
Autistic boy’s mother feels pressured by school
Amanda Edgett said her 10-year-old son is forced by his
Comparing General Education to Special Education: What are the Differences?
Students with autism are educated in a variety of settings
Parents Wire Kids To Prove Teachers’ Verbal Abuse
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Teachers hurled insults like "bastard,"
U.S. Department of Education Reaches Agreement with School District on Services for Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that its Office
Working to Give All Students the Ability to Succeed
Tech-Now, Inc. is one of the many organizations across the
How to Use OAR’s Kit for Kids
The rising numbers of students with autism in public schools
Struggle over how to evaluate special ed teachers
Lynne Sladky / AP In this April 3, 2012, photo,
U.S. Education Department Reaches Agreement with Memphis City Schools on Aids, Services for Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that its Office
Educational rights for children with AD/HD: A primer for parents
This primer for parents is aimed at helping parents recognize
Sad, But True. Decision-maker v. Equal Participant
My school told me, “You are the expert at home
Children With Autism Are Often Targeted By Bullies
Lots of kids get bullied. But kids with autism are
Inclusive Solutions
Together they have a combined experience of over 50 years