Check out OSEP's updated AT guidance dispelling myths associated with AT devices and services: sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-file… Plus, check out all the references to accessibility and AT in the Office of EdTech’s 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP): tech.ed.gov/netp/

Join F2MAX for trainings created for families! Come discuss special education topics, network with families from across the state and relax in virtual sessions that fit your needs and schedule. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the series: tfaforms.com/5101188

Have you heard of PA's amazing work around students' leading their IEPs? Check out the new Student-Led IEP (S-LIEP) Resource Hub for great resources and easy-to-use strategies and tools to help you empower students with self-advocacy and leadership skills! bit.ly/sliep

On February 28, expert presenters from the PA Department of Labor and Industry will guide you through an overview of school district responsibilities as related to the state's Child Labor Act. Register now: edin.fo/clawsoc.

New Self-Paced Course from NCII on Features of Explicit Instruction! Access the video lectures, activities, and checks for understanding here: intensiveintervention.org/self-paced-fea…

Join us on March 24 as CEC and the CEEDAR Center introduce the High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition), which have been revised and updated to reflect the challenges of modern classrooms. exceptionalchildren.org/event/cec-webi…

Recently, the Eighth Circuit ruled that a District did not provide FAPE due to shortened school day and refusal to offer services past the close of school: "we reject the notion that the IDEA's reach is limited to the regular hours of the school day." shorturl.at/hsT45

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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: Recently, one of our families experienced a scam that took advantage of their worst fear, that their child may be in danger. For details on what occurred and what you should do if faced with a similar situation, visit: bit.ly/WestShoreSafet…

CEC's Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository offers a wealth of expert-reviewed resources created by your peers. Search for resources for supporting all learners in a variety of formats that fit your needs. Learn more: exceptionalchildren.org/teacher-resour…

Looking for a one-stop shop for #PAFamilyEngagement resources? Visit the PaTTAN Family Engagement Hub! This easy-to-use site contains videos, strategies, training modules, and resources from PaTTAN, PDE, community partners, advocacy groups, and much more: bit.ly/FEhub

A special shoutout to GSMS teacher Dave Smith, who started a journey 15 years ago to help his students make an impact in the lives of others, worldwide! How a GS fundraising team loaned over $1M to businesses around the world lancasteronline.com/news/local/how… via @lancasteronline

.Apple Education's Apple Teacher obtained the #ISTEseal based on its evidence-based, high-impact pedagogy design for scalable, equitable learning experiences. Learn about the ISTE Seal: lnkd.in/e4nA96Rf

UDL Guidelines 3.0 is now available! Visit and download here: udlguidelines.cast.org

With the 2024-25 school year already underway in some places, we wanted to draw your attention to NCII's Goal Setting Tools & Resources to support teams in setting academic and behavior goals using progress monitoring data. intensiveintervention.org/implementation…

We are read-y to celebrate because #ReadAlong is now seamlessly integrated into #GoogleClassroom 🎉! Available for Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade users. Check it out 📚: goo.gle/4cjO0SX

With over 800 books from Heggerty and ReadWorks, you can easily assign personalized reading activities based on each student's Lexile level, grade, or phonics skills. 📚 #ReadAlong #GoogleClassroom

Heggerty ReadWorks Unlock the power of insights to empower your students' reading journey! ✨ #ReadAlong in #GoogleClassroom provides detailed insights into reading accuracy, speed, and comprehension for Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade users.

Akron Elementary is the next EASD school to get a super cool book vending machine, thanks to the Ephrata Area Education Foundation. Students will earn tokens throughout the school year to select books to take home and keep for themselves. #MountsPride

Join us on November 13 for the last quarterly IEP webinar of 2024 with Dr. Mitchell Yell to learn what special educators and related professionals need to know to develop educationally meaningful and legally defensible IEPs. Register today: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/products/cec-w…