Educational Diagnosticians

Dr. George Batsche was scheduled to join us from the NCLD to tell us about trends in special education effectiveness, but unfortunately, he lives in Florida and the hurricane hit the night before this episode.  Attempts will be made to reschedule.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing is one of the lowest incidence disabilities, but there's a lot to remember for this population.  

It might feel redundant and aimless to create a Prior Written Notice after every meeting, but the pesky form does have its purpose. 

Learn about the impact of deficit thinking. This thinking has long lasting effects on both behavior and academic success for children. This concept will blow your mind. 

Dr. Penny Reed is a pioneer in the field of assistive technology assessments. She wrote the WADI, one of the only tools for assessing assistive technology, developed out of a grant for an assistive technology initiative.

The WADI is considered one of the only assessment tools for reporting on assistive technology needs. Find out how to complete free continuing education credits for assistive technology that can be used toward a college certified credits. 

New regulations in Texas allow schools to carry over transfers for summer enrollments with less paperwork and meetings. 

Are MDRs and Outcries eating your lunch? $130 Billion is being allocated to improving mental health in schools. Listen in to the ideas that are being considered. 

The federal government is asking for people like you and me to give your opinion on how Section 504 should be changed. 130 Billion dollars is being allocated for improving mental health in schools.  The idea is that this would happen through 504 plans, but how? Go to the website and give your 2 cents.

American Public Media published a series of investigative articles that revved up the Reading Wars. Despite research that has supported phonics-based programs, Guided Reading programs that depend on the three cuing system continue to be implemented across the nation. The APM articles have created a  push to expose the ineffectiveness of these programs. Lucy Calkins and Fountas and Pinnell have been targeted in this campaign. It will be interesting to see how much of an impact this movement will have on improving reading education.