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District 13 to Receive Roughly $440,000 in Stimulus for Special Education
Town Times (CT)
At the May 27 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Susan Viccaro said Connectictut's Regional District 13 will be receiving somewhere in the neighborhood of $440,000 in stimulus money to be used toward special education. Viccaro told the board she spoke with pupil personnel director Amy Emory on taking a prudent approach in spending the $440,000 because the money is "highly prescriptive" in how it can be used.
USDA: Dynamic Dyslexia Design School a Success
Petal Today (MS)
The Lamberts moved to Petal, MS for one reason: so their 9-year-old son, Caleb, could attend the Dynamic Dyslexia Design School. On May 18, Caleb's first year of the unique institution's two-year program ended, and his mother says the family's sacrifice was worth it. "We have seen growth in many areas," Shirley Lambert said about her son's experiences at the 3-D School. "He's just doing so much better in his reading."
Troy Record (NY)
John Gray is co-anchor of Fox 23 News in Troy, NY. In this column for The Troy Record, he describes his experiences as the father of a child with dyspraxia: "Within an hour (the doctor) told us he had dyspraxia, a speech disorder that is totally correctable. Even though you are hearing those two words — 'totally correctable,' it is still hard to believe a child who can't even say 'Mom' or 'Dad' is going to be speaking in complete sentences some day."
Supreme Court to Address Meeting the Needs of Special-Education Students
The New York Times
In a case with potential financial repercussions for school districts and families alike, the United States Supreme Court will soon decide when public schools must reimburse parents of special-education students for private-school tuition.
Local Stimulus Funds for Education Under Scrutiny
The Daily Northwestern (IL)
Recent announcements about the allocation of economic stimulus funds to special education programs have some advocates thinking about local programs' effectiveness. Special education programs at Illinois' Evanston Township High School in District 202 are set to receive more than $640,000 in economic stimulus funds, significantly less than funds allotted for programs in nearby Evanston/Skokie School District 65, ETHS Chief Financial Officer Bill Stafford said this week.
Once Unable to Read, Des Moines Man Finds Way with Words
Des Moines Register
Watching Alex Hilson coming into the Des Moines Public Library, you see a man at ease with himself. But then the muscular 29-year-old walks into a study room at the library. His tutor opens a workbook, and Alex's confidence melts away. Alex, who graduated from high school despite an undiagnosed learning disability and the reading skills of a second-grader, doesn't want to be part of the statistics about functionally illiterate adults. And so he's found himself here, plodding through an elementary-level reading book.
Poor Attention in Kindergarten Predicts Lower High School Test Scores
ScienceDaily (MD)
As thousands of students nationwide prepare to leave high school, a UC Davis study appearing online May 26 in the June issue of the medical journal Pediatrics shows a clear link between attention problems early in school — as early as kindergarten — and lower high school test scores.
Special Books for Special Needs
Publishers Weekly (NY)
In response to the urgency of special-needs problems, including autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (4%–12% of school-age children, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics), upcoming seasons offer an array of new titles, ranging from the Mongolian adventures of an autistic boy and his parents (The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson) to preeminent child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan's Overcoming ADHD.
Learning Disabled Youngsters Find Their Confidence Under Sail
Baltimore Sun
They say every child who grows up in Annapolis, Maryland should learn to sail, and there are probably enough sailing schools here to accommodate them all. But the Brendan Sail Training Program is different. It is a sailing school for teens with learning disabilities ranging from dyslexia to autism. And it isn't just the students who battle these challenges. It's the instructors, too.
On the Bench, With Fairness and Empathy
The New York Times (NY)
In 1995, Judge Sonia Sotomayor — President Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court — presided over a case in which a university professor sued for accommodations to take the bar exam because of her reading disability. Sotomayor said in her ruling, "The board (like many others in the public) wants the comfort of a test score to measure this complex process." But, she said, "A learning disability is not measurable in the same way a blood disease can be measured in a serum test."
School-tuition program OK'd after long debate
The Arizona Republic (AZ)
after a lengthy and, at times, bitter debate that broke along partisan lines, Arizona lawmakers approved legislation that converts a voucher program that was declared unconstitutional into a tax-credit program that will redirect up to $5 million in tax dollars to private-school scholarships for disabled children and those in foster care.
Special Education Parent Advisory Council Celebrates Year
The Daily News Tribune (MA)
After moving to the city three years ago, Denise Cummings struggled to find help for her 10-year-old son, David, who had recently been diagnosed with dyslexia. She found that critical help with the Special Education Parent Advisory Council.
(Opinion) Tips for Teaching Students with Reading Disabilities
Examiner.com (CO)
When working with children with reading disabilities, keep in mind that even if the text is technically within their ability to read, a history of failed attempts may keep them from trying. To build self-confidence, include simple questions in your lessons so that they have the chance to answer some questions. Make encouraging comments frequently and consider pairing each student with another more advanced student for assistance with assignments.
Kids with Attention Problems Still Struggling in High School
Sacramento Bee (CA)
Six-year-olds who don't pay attention well in class apparently struggle throughout their school years, and reach age 17 with lower math and reading scores than their peers, a new study shows. The study, by researchers from UC Davis Medical School and Michigan State University, dovetails with earlier findings that show attention problems can hinder a child's performance throughout grade school. The study suggests that parents should get involved early to turn things around, said Dr. Elizabeth Miller, another of the study's UC Davis co- authors.
Success in the Cards for Teenager
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Hena Haines, 18, will graduate today as Wheeler High School's valedictorian and will attend Harvard in the fall. Among other things, she credits using flashcards to help her compensate for her dyslexia. "We're in the process of moving to Colorado," said Haines' mother, Hiemi. "We're finding tubs and tubs full of flashcards."
'Pride in Our People' Nominee Served Community for Two Decades
Ealing Gazette (U.K.)
Rosemary Palmer, 83, was nominated for this award for her work as a long-serving member of the Ealing Dyslexia Association. Palmer, whose son suffered from dyslexia, was a teacher in West London schools until she retired and decided to help people with the condition.
(Opinion) Interesting Answers to Parents Asking for Help with Reading Concerns, Part 3
Examiner.com (CO)
A collection of some of the more appalling, erroneous comments school staff have made to parents seeking help for their children's reading disabilities. They'll make you scoff, make you despair, and mostly make you appreciate how incredibly brave kids who struggle must be to attend school day after day in the face of such misunderstanding.
Learning Disabled Finding More Success After High School
Pittsburgh Tribune Review (PA)
Kayla Constantine and Ashley Long are looking forward to college. But they have worked harder than most to get to this point. The poised and articulate young women have struggled with learning disabilities since they were in elementary school. Transition support helped them reach their goals.
Kids with ADHD Need to Fidget, Study Says
Orlando Sentinel (FL)
Let those kids move, tap and spin, according to a small groundbreaking study conducted by a University of Central Florida team. "Everybody moves more when they're concentrating on the tasks, not just the ADHD kids," concludes the lead researcher. "But the ADHD kids moved significantly more."
Private High Schools Launch Grad Season
The Charlotte Observer (NC)
Seven Fletcher School students claimed diplomas Friday. That brings the school's total to 36. But the numbers belie the accomplishments: The small private school in southeast Charlotte serves students with learning disabilities. All graduates since the charter class of 2004 have been accepted by colleges.
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