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US Dept of Ed Releases Guidance Affecting Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Homeless Children and Youth The U.S. Department of Education recently released guidance to states...
Check out this month’s Trainings & Workshops
View AJE’s October Calendar of Trainings and Workshops available in Spanish & English, And mark your calendar for a special AJE hosted...
AJE Summer Newsletter!
Check out AJE’s Summer Newsletter: News & Updates from AJE to Inform, Educate & Advocate
Department of Education releases report on racial and ethnic disparities in identification, placement and discipline of students with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has released a report entitled “Racial and...
DOE and HHS recommendations to improve coordination of educational and health services
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health Human Services recently issued a joint letter and accompanying toolkit to States providing recommendations...
School Attendance Clarification Amendment Act of 2015
On January 21, Councilmember David Grosso, chairperson of the Committee on Education, and Chairman Phil Mendelson, chairperson of the Committee...
The Every Student Succeeds Act vs. No Child Left Behind: What’s changed?
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, signed by President Lyndon Johnson, was a civil rights law that...
Guidance on IEPs alignment with State’s Academic Standards
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has released a guidance to States clarifying that the...
Resource Guide: Supporting Undocumented Youth
The U.S. Department of Education has released the first in a set of resource guides designed to help school officials support undocumented immigrant students.
Justice Department Issues Technical Assistance on Testing Accommodations
On September 8, 2015, the Justice Department issued technical assistance on testing accommodations for individuals with disabilities who take standardized exams and other high-stakes tests.
Policy Statement on the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services recently released a policy statement highlighting the importance of making sure that all children with disabilities have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs.