In preparation for the election, the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has created Education and the 2008 Presidential Election—Where the Candidates Stand, a side-by-side comparison of key topics of the education plans of both candidates to make sure you know where they stand on key education issues.
NCLD's goal is to provide insight into the essential aspects of their education platforms and the priorities that will drive their education agenda as an administration.
Click here to learn where each candidate stands on issues like No child left behind, early intervention, and the high drop out rate among students with special needs.
Showing posts with label students with disabilities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label students with disabilities. Show all posts
Monday, October 6, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Toolkit
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Toolkit
BACKGROUND: Universal design for learning (UDL) is an educational framework and set of principles to provide ALL students equal opportunities to learn. Using UDL principles in general education and special education classrooms makes curriculum accessible. Learning is supported; students gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning; and their learning is validly assessed.
Using the following three principles, UDL embeds flexibility into the components of the curriculum: goals, teaching methods, instructional materials and assessments.
1. Provide multiple and flexible methods of presentation to give students various ways of acquiring information and knowledge.
2. Provide multiple and flexible means of expression to provide students with alternatives for demonstrating what they have learned, and
3. Provide multiple and flexible means of engagement to tap into learners' interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn.
UDL TOOLKIT: The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has published a toolkit of information and resources that will help policymakers, education personnel and parents understand how to implement UDL strategies and practices. This toolkit is available here and CDs will be available shortly through ED Pubs.
BACKGROUND: Universal design for learning (UDL) is an educational framework and set of principles to provide ALL students equal opportunities to learn. Using UDL principles in general education and special education classrooms makes curriculum accessible. Learning is supported; students gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning; and their learning is validly assessed.
Using the following three principles, UDL embeds flexibility into the components of the curriculum: goals, teaching methods, instructional materials and assessments.
1. Provide multiple and flexible methods of presentation to give students various ways of acquiring information and knowledge.
2. Provide multiple and flexible means of expression to provide students with alternatives for demonstrating what they have learned, and
3. Provide multiple and flexible means of engagement to tap into learners' interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn.
UDL TOOLKIT: The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has published a toolkit of information and resources that will help policymakers, education personnel and parents understand how to implement UDL strategies and practices. This toolkit is available here and CDs will be available shortly through ED Pubs.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Project ACTION: Helping Schools Meet the Transportation Needs of Students with Disabilities
Easter Seals Project ACTION (ESPA) has posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement for, “Project ACTION in Action Helping Schools Meet the Transportation Needs of Students with Disabilities.”
ESPA seeks school districts that will bring together a team of district employees and other community members to discuss problems and propose solutions for transportation services for students with disabilities.
Applicants are expected to describe project plans that can realistically be accomplished within the contract term of June 1, 2008 to August 15, 2008. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2008.
Further information can be found at www.projectaction.org on the request for proposals page.
If you have questions about this project, contact Ken Thompson, Technical Assistance Contract Specialist, Easter Seals Project ACTION, Tel: 202-347-3066.
Easter Seals Project ACTION
1425 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-347-3066, Fax: 202-737-7914
ESPA seeks school districts that will bring together a team of district employees and other community members to discuss problems and propose solutions for transportation services for students with disabilities.
Applicants are expected to describe project plans that can realistically be accomplished within the contract term of June 1, 2008 to August 15, 2008. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2008.
Further information can be found at www.projectaction.org on the request for proposals page.
If you have questions about this project, contact Ken Thompson, Technical Assistance Contract Specialist, Easter Seals Project ACTION, Tel: 202-347-3066.
Easter Seals Project ACTION
1425 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-347-3066, Fax: 202-737-7914
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