A weekly resource for clinicians, administrators, and educators to stay in the loop on the latest news and happenings in the K-12 education space, with a special focus on special education, teletherapy, and mental health.
This opinion piece discusses the “healing recipe” for post-pandemic education: re-engage first, learn second.
Disability Scoop: Feds Say Nearly Every State Short On Special Educators
Schools in almost every state are scrambling to find enough special education teachers to meet demand as they welcome students back for the new academic year. Across the nation, all but two states — New Hampshire and New Mexico — are projecting a shortage of educators trained to meet the needs of students with disabilities for the 2021-2022 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Disability Scoop: Ed Department Weighs In On Special Ed Requirements Amid Ongoing Pandemic
As many students with disabilities return to school in person for the first time in over a year, federal education officials are spelling out what districts nationwide need to do to serve them. In a letter sent this week to state and local education agencies, the U.S. Department of Education is making clear that despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rights of students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to a free appropriate public education, or FAPE, have not changed.
NPR: Many Americans Are Reaching Out For Mental Health Support — But Can’t Get It
For many Americans who struggle with depression, anxiety or other mood disorders, cost remains a major hurdle to getting treatment, according to a survey published by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
U.S. Department of Education: New Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic or the mode of instruction, children with disabilities are entitled to receive a free, appropriate, public education.
WGBH: We Were Short On Mental Health Resources For Kids Even Before COVID Hit. What Do We Do Now?
Northeastern University School psychology professor Amy Briesh joins GBH All Things Considered to discuss experts’ and parents’ raising concerns that there won’t be enough mental health resources for students this coming school year.
San Antonio Magazine: Children’s Mental Health Services are Needed Now More Than Ever
Clarity Child Guidance Center experiences increased need for services as kids return to school following the pandemic and is looking for support during the Sept. 23 Big Give.
WGLT.org: Special Education Students, Parents Welcome More ‘Normal’ School Year
The last school year was hard for many students because of remote and hybrid learning during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. But it was especially tough on students who need special education services.
