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Edmonds special-needs graduate sues district over diploma

Graduate with 3.87 GPA claims she couldn't read, lost access to transition program

Local nonprofit sees rise in homeless students in need

Matthew's Voice Project serves over 1,000 students in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace school districts.

Lebanon School District Hosting Job Fair

Seeking teachers, substitutes and more for open positions

University of Iowa Hosts Molecular Physiology Seminar

Accessibility accommodations available for attendees with disabilities

Student-Run Coffee Cart Builds Confidence at Eisenhower Intermediate

Cup of Confidence program serves more than just caffeine, teaching life skills and promoting inclusion for students with disabilities.

Eastern Montana Regional Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Academy Announced

40-hour training program to assist first responders in working with individuals in mental health crisis

Paramus Schools Honor Social Workers

District celebrates staff for National School Social Work Week

American Institutes for Research Experts to Present at Education Conference

AIR's special education specialists will speak at the 2026 Council for Exceptional Children event.

University of Oregon Receives $20M Grant for Disability Student Support

Funding will bolster the university's transition services to help students with disabilities prepare for graduation, the workforce, and independent living.

Colorado School Teaches Special Ed Students Outdoor Job Skills

Cherry Creek School District program trains students to repair skis, snowboards, and bikes for future careers

Temecula to Host 17th Annual Special Games

Inclusive event celebrates athletes with developmental disabilities

Virginia Beach Bans Seclusion Room Use in School Buildings

School Board votes 11-0 to prohibit the practice, citing concerns over student safety and treatment.

Dr. Misty D. Freeman Named 2026 Alabama Special Education Director of the Year

Prestigious state-level honor awarded at the annual ALA-Case Conference

Beloved Georgia Teacher Killed in ICE Pursuit

Dr. Linda Davis remembered for her joy, compassion, and impact on students

Chicago Public Schools Hosts Transition Fair for Students with Disabilities

Annual event connects students to post-secondary opportunities and support services.

Higley High School's Best Buddies Carnival Brings Nearly 1,000 East Valley Students Together

The annual event pairs students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in one-to-one friendships.

Boutique Filled with Love and Courage Opens Inside Chicago High School

A special education teacher transforms a closet into a resource hub for students in need.

Bill Seeking $2M for Therapeutic Service Center in Aberdeen Clears Appropriations, House

The proposed facility would provide interventions for disruptive and violent students in northeastern South Dakota.

Oregon Tech's BRIDGE Clinic Expands to New Location

The clinic continues training future practitioners and serving children with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities.

UNI Launches New Major to Boost Special Education Teaching in Iowa

The bachelor's program aims to ease the state's shortage of special education teachers.

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