Understanding Special Education

Special Education can be confusing. Here are several links to topics you might find useful as you journey to learn more about how special education works.

From the Special Education Blog

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Technology Tools to Support Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation for K-12 with Elisa Wern Thu, Oct 10 2024 Assistive Technology, Assistive Technology Upcoming Events, Updates

The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) Team is pleased to announce the second presentation in our 2024—2025 AT National Presenter Series: Technology Tools to Support Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation for K-12, with Elisa Wern, M.Ed., OTR/L, ATP.

Data Management Alert: Reporting Special Education Students Attending Secondary Transition Programs and October 1 Child Counts Mon, Sep 30 2024 Data Management, Updates

DATA MANAGEMENT ALERT

Reporting Special Education Students Attending Secondary Transition Programs and October 1 Child Counts

On February 13, 2024, Public Education Agencies (PEAs) were notified that new school sites must be created if they meet specific criteria. In the process, it became necessary for PEAs to report students in Secondary Transition programs located in businesses or colleges, including creating new entities for these programs.