NASET's WeeK in Review

September 13, 2024 | Vol 20 Issue # 37

Hi NASET Week in,!


Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEWHere, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download, as well as some of the most interesting articles that have happened this week in the field of special education. We hope you enjoy this publication.

Feel free to send us articles for this publication or let us know your thoughts about the WEEK in REVIEW at news@naset.org.


Have a great weekend!

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Top Stories of the Week

Are Chronic Absenteeism Interventions Working?

 

Teachers Need Resources for Reading Instruction, Especially in Older Grades


School-Based Mindfulness Programs May Boost Kids' Mental Health


Study Uncovers Inequality in ADHD Treatment for Young Adults


Autism Advocacy Advice for Families of Color


Study Debunks Theory Linking Autism to Changes in Brain's Amygdala


Mich. Department of Education to Judge: Drop Lawsuit Over COVID-Related Special Education Services


Adolescents with Smaller Amygdala Region of the Brain have Higher Risk of Developing ADHD

WHATS NEW

AT NASET ...

NASET’s Classroom Management Series

 

Managing a Special Education Classroom Means Managing Adults, Too

 

By

 

Matthew Tucker, EdD

&

Kalli Kemp, PhD


This issue of NASET’s Classroom Management Series was written by Matthew Tucker, EdD and Kalli Kemp, PhD. There is research highlighting the importance of strong classroom management skills, however, special education teachers must also consider how to manage the adults too, through collaboration. Collaboration skills are identified as “important” in legislation such as IDEA (IDEA, 2004), and as critical skills for educators in professional standards (CEC, 2020). However, teacher preparation programs seldomly address these critical collaboration skills (Hamilton-Jones & Vail, 2014; McKenzie, 2009). Teacher preparation programs don’t have collaboration courses, and those that do, may only offer them to Special Education teachers (McKenzie, 2009). All special education students and classrooms are served by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that collaborate to develop and implement the student’s IEP by providing the student with educational, related, and other supplementary services. A lack of attention paid to managing and collaborating with adults who work with the students in a SPED classroom may lead to difficulties with resolving conflict among staff.

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Trivia Question of the Week

Congratulations to:

Jane Tilleman, Cindi Maurice, Kelly L. Duenckel, Patsy Ray, Yanique Perkins, Pamela Earwood, Karen Frantz-Fry, Robin Fierer-Wilson, Bonnie Baldwin, Autumn Matthews, Katrina Snider, Debbie Alford, Rudy Brock, Mary Baker-Hendy, G. Dailey, Rebekah Budziszews, Ellen Kay, Lauro Esquilona III, and Alberto Medina who all knew the answer to last week's trivia question:


In the summer of 1968, one-thousand athletes from the U.S. and Canada marched into Soldier Field with their state flags and banners held high to make history. “James,” a seventeen-year-old young man carried the torch and lit the forty-five-foot flame that honored John F. Kennedy for championing research, education and support for individuals with intellectual and other disabilities. What was the name of the name of this historic event?


Answer: SPECIAL OLYMPICS

This week's trivia question: 


Recently, this children’s restaurant/entertainment pizza chain has expanded its ongoing partnership with the American Society of Deaf Children (ASDC), the oldest national organization governed by parents of deaf children. The partners have produced a new “Sign-Along” video series in American Sign Language (ASL). Now deaf or hard of hearing children can enjoy this chain’s animated characters’ content just for them in their own home. The new videos will launch throughout September in honor of National Deaf Awareness Month on this chain’s YouTube channel, which has nearly 500K subscribers. Additionally, throughout September, this restaurant’s locations nationwide will encourage customers to round up their change on their bill, benefiting the ASDC. What is the name of this restaurant/children’s entertainment pizza chain?


If you know the answer to this week's trivia questions, email it to us at contactus@naset.org by September 16, 2024. If you are correct, you will be acknowledged in next week's NASET's Week in Review

Texas is ‘Sounding Alarm Bells’ on Special Education Shortage


Ad Campaign Says Disability is ‘Not a Dirty Word’


Autism and the College Experience


Despite Law, Shortened School Days Still a Problem for Students with Special Needs


Kids Who Use ChatGPT as a Study Assistant Do Worse on Tests


A Third of K-12 Students Perform Behind Their Grade Level


Revolutionizing Education Through School-Based Healthcare


New AI Tool Detects Autism Early in Toddlers

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Latest Job Listings on NASET

* Certified Special Education Resource/Extended Resource Teachers - Sahuarita Unified School District Student Services Department is seeking multiple Special Education Teacher/Resource/Extended Resources Teachers ranging from Kinder through 12th grade. The SUSD#30 Student Services Department is committed to providing top-notch professional development opportunities for our staff, both within and outside the district. To learn more- Click here


* Special Education Teacher - Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where healing and growth are possible for every student. From overcoming past trauma to building a brighter future, we're committed to making a difference in their lives. To learn more- Click here


* SPED Teacher - This teaching position entails both instructional and case management responsibilities for providing special education services and supports to students with exceptional learning needs at DCI during the school year. To learn more- Click here


* Special Education Academic Case Manager - Works closely with the Education Team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while participating in the education program. The Special Education Teacher functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and providing supervision of students while in school. To learn more - Click here


* Special Education Teacher - Squamscott River Academy - They are responsible for generating lesson plans to instruct their students in areas of need per IEP goals and/or core content area, as well as other assigned subject areas. They prepare project-based assignments, utilize a variety of assessment methodologies and engagement tools to support student learning. To learn more - Click here


* Special Education Teacher - Ashuelot Valley Academy - Works closely with the whole school team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while they participate in the academic program. They are responsible for generating lesson plans to instruct their students in areas of need per IEP goals and/or core content area, as well as other assigned subject areas. To learn more - Click here


* Inclusive Learning Specialist - The Inclusive Learning Specialist is a critical leader in developing and implementing specialized educational programs that cater to the diverse needs of students with disabilities. This role is responsible for designing and overseeing the special education curriculum while managing and chairing 504 meetings. To learn more- Click here


* Full & Part Time Exceptional Children Teacher - FernLeaf’s mission is to foster a rich learning environment that embodies the essence of community, understanding, and the human spirit. Grounded in humble respect for our surroundings, the individual, and the world as a whole, we seek to engage the unique passions and aptitudes of our school community so that in addition to achieving academic fluency, students become thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged. To learn more- Click here


* Certified Special Education Teacher - Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunity. In our classrooms and across the KIPP family we embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across several characteristics that construct our unique identities in our little and big KIPPsters. To learn more- Click here


Food for Thought

The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.

Robert F. Kennedy

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