tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46165869232540043902012-02-19T11:03:42.729-06:00This blog is dedicated to the children of Missouri that are being serviced by the Special Education system. They are not receiving the services that they need because they will never make the state or their districts look good.faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.comBlogger3121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-14916198534790097642012-02-19T11:03:00.000-06:002012-02-19T11:03:42.740-06:00<a href="http://www.semissourian.com/story/1817355.html#.T0ErZdChBJs.blogger">seMissourian.com: Local News: Missouri board of education pushes new accreditation bill (02/19/12)</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1491619853479009764?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-73567435017529353322012-02-17T12:14:00.000-06:002012-02-17T12:14:51.180-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/02/15/study-adults-do-nothing/14994/#.Tz6ZFmAdiyM.blogger">Study: Many Adults With Disabilities Do Nothing All Day - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-7356743501752935332?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-36527942465392597912012-02-17T09:55:00.000-06:002012-02-17T09:55:17.212-06:00<a href="http://dese.mo.gov/news/2012/nclb-plan-comparison.htm#.Tz54XU9f9io.blogger">Department Provides Comparison of Mo. Accountability Plan and NCLB</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3652794246539259791?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-71071140828455152012-02-15T12:53:00.000-06:002012-02-15T12:53:52.046-06:00<a href="http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/teachers-classroom-discipline-questioned-again/nHcC6/#.Tzv_MBkEfcU.blogger">Teacher accused of using hot sauce to discipline students... www.wftv.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-7107114082845515?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-2470612414040371492012-02-12T22:20:00.000-06:002012-02-12T22:20:11.909-06:00<a href="http://education.missouristate.edu/access/IDACTraining.htm#.TziPVeR7HBs.blogger">In-District Autism Consultant Training - Project ACCESS - Missouri State University</a><br /><br />To receive In-District Autism Consultant training, individuals must have completed six days of autism specific training; i.e.: the two-day Introduction to Autism, followed by the four-day Working with Autistic Students in the Schools (WASS) or the four-day Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism (EIYCA).<br /><br />This means that no matter what your child's doctor might say a person with 12 days of training decides if your child has educational autism.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-247061241404037149?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-27227079799798355802012-02-11T11:02:00.000-06:002012-02-11T11:02:12.550-06:00<a href="http://www.wlky.com/education/30258279/detail.html#.TzafDi7-dzs.blogger">School Board Defends Duffel Bag Incident Response - Louisville News Story - WLKY Louisville</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-2722707979979835580?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-40604382611669002072012-02-10T18:05:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.698-06:00My son's SSI was denied today. They based their information on a <span style="background-color: yellow;"><strong><em><u>30 minute consult and what the school district report said</u></em></strong></span>. In Missouri the Department of Education makes those determinations. REALLY!!! The <span style="background-color: yellow;"><strong><em><u>same people that screwed up his future have now decided that he is capable of supporting himself.</u></em></strong></span> Can you say injustice?!!<br /><br /><br />They stated, “The medical evidence shows that you are impaired, and that your activities are restricted by your condition. While you have little or no work history, you are still able to perform <span style="background-color: yellow;"><strong><em><u>work that is not very demanding."</u></em></strong></span> Where will we be finding that job?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4060438261166900207?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-59985479496810549872012-02-10T17:57:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.700-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/01/20/feds-crack-skirting/14811/#.TzWuzZ-bmA0.blogger">Feds Crack Down On Schools Skirting Disabilities Act - Disability Scoop</a><br /><br />What’s more, under the recent law, a student may be eligible for special education services even if they are already performing well in school so long as they have an impairment that “substantially limits a major life activity,” according to documentation included in the Education Department correspondence.<br /><br />Given the expanded definition of disability, districts now have an obligation to evaluate a wider swath of students for special education services, the Education Department told schools. And, such evaluations are supposed to be quick and simple. In the guidance, federal officials are urging schools to ensure that their evaluations don’t require “extensive analysis” in order to determine whether or not a disability is present.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5998547949681054987?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-2623748046982395382012-02-10T17:55:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.703-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/01/25/state-special-education-rates/14849/#.TzWubOR2bXc.blogger">State Special Education Rates Vary Widely - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-262374804698239538?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-91175951701741638342012-02-10T17:27:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.705-06:00<a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/jan/26/report-critical-of-teacher-policies/#.TzWn7_yU4Nk.blogger">Report critical of teacher policies The Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia, Missouri</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-9117595170174163834?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-23767297792926292182012-02-10T17:25:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.708-06:00<a href="http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-conway-elementary-principal-on-leave-20120131,0,400214.story#.TzWnXJWuubI.blogger">Conway elementary: principal on leave - ky3.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-2376729779292629218?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-41827516788780587662012-02-10T17:17:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.710-06:00<a href="http://www.semissourian.com/story/1811229.html#.TzWllCkaXQo.blogger">seMissourian.com: Local News: Mother of student in Cape choking incident considering pulling him from school (02/02/12)</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4182751678878058766?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-59055002590193233752012-02-10T15:06:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.713-06:00<a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/02/09/21waivers.h31.html?tkn=OXUFbfljpgEc74Vp2K4BV8gCuekM2lJmsDII&amp;intc=bs&amp;cmp=SOC-SHR-GEN#.TzWG3tb0LSU.blogger">Broad Changes Ahead as NCLB Waivers Roll Out</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5905500259019323375?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-42700633032095630872012-02-10T15:00:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.715-06:00<a href="http://www.callnewspapers.com/Articles-Our-Town-i-2012-02-08-258653.112112-State-Board-of-Education-to-consider-NCLB-waiver-request.html">State Board of Education to consider NCLB waiver request</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4270063303209563087?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-51145838123376095582012-02-10T11:36:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.717-06:00<a href="http://www.missourieducationwatchdog.com/2012/01/should-parents-be-target-group-for.html#.TzVVtI0dxpw.blogger">Missouri Education Watchdog: Should Parents be the Target Group for Polar Bracelets? Forget the Students, It's the Parents who Need to be Tracked.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5114583812337609558?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-84125303565135275992012-02-10T11:32:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.719-06:00<a href="http://www.missourieducationwatchdog.com/2012/02/keeping-eye-on-prize-of-quality.html#.TzVUvfuiQMA.blogger">Missouri Education Watchdog: Keeping An Eye On The Prize of Quality Legislation</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-8412530356513527599?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-84273026830623024522012-02-10T11:23:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.722-06:00<a href="http://www.missourieducationwatchdog.com/2012/02/stem-students-need-their-privacy.html#.TzVSkKDIsKA.blogger">Missouri Education Watchdog: STEM Students Need Their Privacy</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-8427302683062302452?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-83093703777244333082012-02-08T23:32:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.724-06:00<a href="http://thinkingautismguide.blogspot.com/2012/02/restraint-and-seclusion-in-your-childs.html#.TzNaVm91qYI.blogger">The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: Restraint and Seclusion: In Your Child's School and Nationally</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-8309370377724433308?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-34710765007699943152012-02-02T13:48:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.726-06:00<a href="http://my.psychologytoday.com/blog/autism-in-real-life/201201/students-traumatized-in-special-education-across-america-seclusion-r#.TyroeQgsPus.blogger">Students Traumatized in Special Education Across America, Seclusion, Restraint, and Aversives Psychology Today</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3471076500769994315?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-61459199419963086872012-01-16T13:59:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.729-06:00<a href="http://www.westhartfordnews.com/articles/2012/01/15/news/doc4f13111a50dbd808843393.txt?viewmode=fullstory#.TxSBlBbBfWc.blogger">OPINION: ‘Scream rooms’ no way to deal with kids - News - West Hartford News</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-6145919941996308687?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-11567305767756360932012-01-15T11:39:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.732-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/01/06/fewer-parents-iep-meetings/14726/#.TxMPOPofNvA.blogger">Fewer Parents Go It Alone At IEP Meetings - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1156730576775636093?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-13984280789745571932012-01-08T09:51:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.734-06:00<a href="http://kceducationenterprise.org/2012/01/08/missouri-general-assembly-convenes-with-vows-of-support-for-public-education/#.Twm7XsZ_cwE.blogger">Missouri Senate Convenes With Vows of Support for Public Education « KC Education Enterprise</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1398428078974557193?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-2515027564210056822012-01-07T12:41:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.736-06:00<a href="http://www.missourieducationwatchdog.com/2012/01/look-whos-on-guest-list-at-mo.html#.TwiR3FQXKgo.blogger">Missouri Education Watchdog: Look Who's On the Guest List at the MO Legislature</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-251502756421005682?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-72284803088565173522012-01-06T20:13:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.738-06:00<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anthony-adams/223190-kids-legally-beate_b_559428.html#.TweqJzjyG1U.blogger">Anthony Adams: 223,190 Kids Legally Beaten in US Schools</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-7228480308856517352?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-49968318232388308672012-01-06T13:44:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.741-06:00<a href="http://www.senate.mo.gov/12info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&amp;BillID=9266#.TwdPCztOdrM.blogger">SB595 - Modifies eligibility requirements for members serving on a special education due process panel</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4996831823238830867?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-14055393934824849022012-01-05T16:20:00.002-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.743-06:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1405539393482484902?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-78112651319722226562012-01-01T21:24:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.745-06:00<a href="http://polldaddy.com/poll/5802007/#.TwEjgTQ-yKk.blogger">Does MODESE's handling of Special Ed Procedural Safeguards need revised in 2012/13? (poll 5802007) Polldaddy.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-7811265131972222656?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-37706866954262093272011-12-30T09:57:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.748-06:00<a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-ci-special-ed-bullying-20111229,0,3082568.story#.Tv3faxmoWNk.blogger">Advocates, experts call for more attention to bullying of special-needs students - baltimoresun.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3770686695426209327?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-84622368017945283262011-12-29T11:11:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.750-06:00<a href="http://www.semissourian.com/story/1799460.html#.TvyfKCjs3RM.blogger">seMissourian.com: State News: Missouri lawmakers mull changes to school funding formula (12/29/11)</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-8462236801794528326?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-24298828378858173232011-12-29T11:04:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.752-06:00<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/phoebe-prince-bullying-la_n_1172755.html#.TvydnLJx3c0.blogger">Phoebe Prince School Bullying Lawsuit: Massachusetts Case Settled For $225,000</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-2429882837885817323?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-54865235627385511872011-12-23T11:08:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:07:18.755-06:00<a href="http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2011/12/no_child_left_behind_waivers_c.html#.TvS1oD4Ur9M.blogger">No Child Left Behind Waivers Leave Behind Students With Disabilities</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5486523562738551187?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-44326832065751720112011-12-23T10:44:00.000-06:002011-12-23T10:44:13.891-06:00<a href="http://www.wkrn.com/story/16378962/school-accused-of-putting-autistic-student-in-bag?utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;utm_medium=twitter#.TvSv1wUI_Ax.blogger">School accused of putting autistic student in bag - WKRN, Nashville, Tennessee News, Weather and Sports </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4432683206575172011?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-31024050314341057212011-12-22T10:54:00.000-06:002011-12-22T10:54:43.614-06:00<a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/12/21/15budget-overview.h31.html?tkn=PNPFAQmhaImATU1woyWFPiq0zo3Gatqr1b5A&amp;intc=bs&amp;cmp=SOC-SHR-GEN#.TvNgzED12So.blogger">Key Obama K-12 Programs Won Out in Budget Deal</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3102405031434105721?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-84803048809438018222011-12-21T11:44:00.000-06:002011-12-21T11:44:52.159-06:00<a href="http://articles.philly.com/2011-12-14/news/30516440_1_legal-fees-district-sets-school-suit#.TvIbDbI3uAg.blogger">Autistic boy wins settlement in N.J. school suit - Philly.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-8480304880943801822?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-25587195951596017542011-12-20T12:37:00.000-06:002011-12-20T12:37:13.339-06:00<a href="http://tash.org/aprais-seeks-passage-of-long-sought-legislation-on-restraint-seclusion/#.TvDV0X6B2nQ.blogger">APRAIS Seeks Passage of Long Sought Legislation on Restraint &amp; Seclusion TASH</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-2558719595159601754?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-11522405783682791552011-12-19T13:23:00.000-06:002011-12-19T13:23:45.038-06:00<a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/12/14/14ocr_ep.h31.html?tkn=LSRFweUmEDnQQ7cMddwipofwm5CyxvVbZnTF&amp;intc=bs&amp;cmp=SOC-SHR-GEN#.Tu-PM3Z8c7A.blogger">Civil Rights Office Expands Its Reach Into Schools</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1152240578368279155?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-10430150496434071302011-12-17T19:52:00.000-06:002011-12-17T19:52:52.254-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/12/14/disability-cash-in/14643/#.Tu1HbmKLrZg.blogger">Disability Providers Cash In On Low-Wage Workers - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1043015049643407130?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-58383944988948368952011-12-17T19:49:00.000-06:002011-12-17T19:49:00.933-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/12/15/obama-better-pay-caregivers/14652/#.Tu1GdQY1MdA.blogger">Obama Calls For Better Pay For Disability Caregivers - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5838394498894836895?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-15991476419358835722011-12-17T11:05:00.000-06:002011-12-17T11:05:30.741-06:00<a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/12/14/14waive-standards.h31.html?tkn=XRUFPiWw%2F58BNntSB5d1rbl4wjRTn6xzpH4w&amp;intc=bs&amp;cmp=SOC-SHR-GEN#.TuzLzPUe3hY.blogger">States Promise Higher Standards for NCLB Leniency</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1599147641935883572?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-29308825079664654592011-12-17T10:46:00.000-06:002011-12-17T10:46:33.669-06:00<a href="http://www.copaa.org/public-policy/chairman-tom-harkin-introduces-keeping-all-students-safe-act/#.TuzHX0vqUxE.blogger">Chairman Tom Harkin Introduces Keeping All Students Safe Act Copaa</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-2930882507966465459?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-12742314555096209672011-12-15T17:25:00.000-06:002011-12-15T17:25:56.282-06:00<a href="http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/campaign-k-12/2011/12/duncans_82_nclb_failure_predic.html#.TuqB8klkIkc.blogger">Duncan's 82% NCLB Failure Prediction Way Off Base, New Data Show</a><br /><br />In fact, only three states, plus the District of Columbia, actually hit or exceeded Duncan's estimate on failure to make AYP: the District, at 87 percent; Florida; at 89 percent; Missouri, at 88 percent; and New Mexico, at 87 percent.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1274231455509620967?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-19961363851658628672011-12-13T18:43:00.000-06:002011-12-13T18:43:47.307-06:00<a href="http://www.thetimesnews.com/articles/school-50460-filed-lawsuits.html#.TufxPC6Bfkg.blogger">School system facing two lawsuits school, filed, lawsuits - Burlington Times News</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1996136385165862867?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-77004698274478844282011-12-12T00:14:00.000-06:002011-12-12T00:14:52.839-06:00<a href="http://sophias89.blogspot.com/2011/11/teachers-abuse-of-authority-and.html#.TuWb1nMuu7g.blogger">The adventures of Princess Sophia: Teachers.... abuse of authority....... and disabilities</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-7700469827447884428?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-41984156570547864892011-12-09T10:28:00.000-06:002011-12-09T10:28:29.052-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/04/19/supreme-court-input/12932/#.TuI3JsXNvUs.blogger">Supreme Court Seeks Input On Special Education Case - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4198415657054786489?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-56729663106596656972011-12-09T10:26:00.000-06:002011-12-09T10:26:12.159-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/05/13/group-advice-restraint-seclusion/13089/#.TuI2nh-evx4.blogger">Group Offers Advice To Parents On Restraint, Seclusion - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5672966310659665697?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-46589392687289595332011-12-09T10:24:00.000-06:002011-12-09T10:24:02.423-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/10/21/restraint-seclusion-overlooked/14281/#.TuI2GrMfFnA.blogger">Restraint, Seclusion Overlooked In Education Bill - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4658939268728959533?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-90177219867849436072011-12-09T10:21:00.000-06:002011-12-09T10:21:12.176-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/12/06/disability-bullying-protections/14579/#.TuI1cD_079E.blogger">Disability A Focus As School Bullying Protections Grow - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-9017721986784943607?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-56843959546992191732011-12-06T17:27:00.000-06:002011-12-06T17:27:58.113-06:00<a href="http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2011/12/06/missouri-wants-out-of-no-child-left-behind/#.Tt6k9olBnIE.blogger">Missouri Wants Out of No Child Left Behind « CBS St. Louis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5684395954699219173?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-36528781801783073272011-12-06T17:25:00.000-06:002011-12-06T17:25:37.634-06:00<a href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20111206/NEWS04/111206002/No-child-left-behind-act#.Tt6ka-Ys7AU.blogger">Missouri seeks public input for waiver to No Child law Springfield News-Leader News-Leader.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3652878180178307327?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-45163713909614682672011-12-06T17:19:00.000-06:002011-12-06T17:19:57.030-06:00<a href="http://parentalrights.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&amp;SEC=%7B35AF216A-0E5F-4425-ADA1-A0EF8172FAB4%7D#.Tt6jFF9_kl0.blogger">Why "No Parents Allowed"? - Parentalrights.org - Protecting Children by Empowering Parents </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4516371390961468267?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-36478692198579296152011-12-06T10:09:00.000-06:002011-12-06T10:09:03.878-06:00<a href="http://www.mommyiwish.com/www.mommyiwish.com/Book_Excerpts.html#.Tt4-FT_iN2A.blogger">Adam’s Story Excerpt</a><br /><br />Mommy, I Wish I Could Tell You What They Did To Me In School Today<br />Everyday Atrocities Faced by Special Needs Children<br /><br />By Richard S. Stripp, Sr.<br /><br />IN LOVING MEMORY OF NOAH V. VARCADIPANE8/4/1996 – 11/14/2009 “MOMMY’S SUPERMAN”<br /><br />The children and adult characters in this book are based on students and individuals that the author has interacted with and/or worked with directly.<br />The majority of children who “speak” in this book are non-verbal. Their words which you will read are fictitious and were never spoken by them but are based on actual events that occurred in their lives. It is the author’s belief that if the non-verbal children in this book could speak, what you are about to read is what they might have said.<br />Any conversations between the author and anyone in the book are based on actual events and conversations.<br />“Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3647869219857929615?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-80498417171339616912011-12-06T09:21:00.000-06:002011-12-06T09:21:35.800-06:00<a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=5783#.Tt4y98Tepzw.blogger">Stuck in RTI Purgatory</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-8049841717133961691?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-51211277397074094372011-12-06T09:19:00.000-06:002011-12-06T09:19:31.107-06:00<a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/progress.index.htm#.Tt4yehWT5B4.blogger">Progress Monitoring - Wrightslaw.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5121127739707409437?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-51045660138005136032011-12-06T09:17:00.000-06:002011-12-06T09:17:27.913-06:00<a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/art/ld.rti.discrep.htm#.Tt4yAXHAwPk.blogger">Specific Learning Disabilities, Discrepancy and Response to Intervention Models &amp; IDEA 2004 by Peter W. D. Wright &amp; Pamela Darr Wright - Wrightslaw</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5104566013800513603?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-69634542970501222202011-12-04T11:16:00.000-06:002011-12-04T11:16:04.923-06:00<a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/12/02/13waivers_ep.h31.html?tkn=VQLFcBlFiY2ltSpACEl1rSg61I5aowBh74Q5&amp;intc=bs&amp;cmp=SOC-SHR-GEN#.TtuqzYLbfVs.blogger">NCLB Waiver Plans Offer Hodgepodge of Grading Systems</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-6963454297050122220?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-32595179489238704492011-12-03T11:54:00.000-06:002011-12-03T11:54:11.314-06:00<a href="http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20100827_Suit_against_state_over_autism_case_is_reinstated.html?id=101631903#.TtpiOjZpowo.blogger">Suit against state over autism case is reinstated - Hawaii News - Honolulu Star-Advertiser</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3259517948923870449?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-68966051908920288942011-11-29T19:59:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.042-06:00<a href="http://www.examiner.com/special-education-in-national/capturing-the-essence-of-an-iep-meeting-with-humor#.TtWOEZhOVr0.blogger">Capturing the essence of an IEP Meeting with humor - National special education Examiner.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-6896605190892028894?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-77114835944514139532011-11-29T19:55:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.044-06:00<a href="http://www.examiner.com/special-education-in-national/judge-slams-san-francisco-school-personnel-for-delay-and-stall-tactics#.TtWNHnWvsI4.blogger">Judge slams San Francisco school personnel for delay and stall tactics - National special education Examiner.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-7711483594451413953?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-54232886727792778892011-11-29T19:51:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.045-06:00<a href="http://www.examiner.com/special-education-in-national/the-anti-child-industry-devoted-to-keeping-services-at-minimum#.TtWMIU-Ois4.blogger">The anti child industry devoted to keeping services at minimum - National special education Examiner.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5423288672779277889?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-59756077967982909282011-11-29T13:55:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.046-06:00<a href="http://www.examiner.com/special-education-in-national/the-anti-child-industry-part-2#.TtU4tLExp40.blogger">The anti child industry Part 2 - National special education Examiner.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5975607796798290928?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-42709676857723056182011-11-29T12:12:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.048-06:00<a href="http://www.examiner.com/special-education-in-national/the-anti-child-industry-where-the-big-money-goes#.TtUgm3XNrYg.blogger">The anti child industry: Where the big money goes - National special education Examiner.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4270967685772305618?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-51714615505041416322011-11-29T11:47:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.049-06:00<a href="http://www.examiner.com/special-education-in-national/does-your-school-have-a-secret-history-of-abusing-disabled-children-find-out-here#.TtUahlxRRAU.blogger">Does your school have a secret history of abusing disabled children? Find out here - National special education Examiner.com</a><br /><br />Missouri<br /><br />1. North Mercer R3, Mercer, MO (Seclusion Room: Closet converted to seclusion room)<br />2. Underwood Elementary School, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, Lee’s Summit, MO (Seclusion: Child kept in closet for most of a month)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5171461550504141632?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-40763499690557400902011-11-29T09:16:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.050-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/11/28/disability-limbo-supercommittee/14512/#.TtT3YrgOswc.blogger">Disability Programs In Limbo Following Supercommittee Collapse - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4076349969055740090?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-22045862928553148452011-11-28T18:41:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.051-06:00<a href="http://jeffgrisamorecomnot.blogspot.com/2011/11/looking-for-honest-legislators.html#.TtQqFinH-do.blogger">Jeff Grisamore Not: Looking For Honest Legislators</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-2204586292855314845?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-2466570587454345922011-11-28T18:11:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.052-06:00<a href="http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2011/11/_school_districts_have_been.html#.TtQjOYztQQo.blogger">Do Parents of Children With Autism File More Lawsuits?</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-246657058745434592?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-13974361563139546062011-11-28T12:08:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.054-06:00<a href="http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/11/birmingham_schools_gets_glowin.html#.TtPOHuDxMgU.blogger">Birmingham schools gets glowing audit of its special education department al.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1397436156313954606?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-45793094504499864372011-11-27T23:08:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.055-06:00<a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/11/16/13abuse.h31.html?tkn=UQNFIzv0u9hJF87Vs6ocJJLF0ootINVamICk&amp;intc=bs&amp;cmp=SOC-SHR-GEN#.TtMXHlEDDIU.blogger">Penn State Scandal Shines Light on Child-Abuse Reporting Laws</a><br /><br />I have been witness to and heard stories of school employees that emotionally, psychologically, and verbally abuse children. This should be included in these laws. Bullying is bullying. Zero tolerance should apply to everyone in a school building. Not just the children.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-4579309450449986437?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-75292435386345173112011-11-27T22:48:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.056-06:00<a href="http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2011/11/nationallyapproximately267perc.html#.TtMSgOdjpd0.blogger">States Falling Short in Serving Infants, Toddlers With Disabilities?</a><br /><br />Some states fare particularly poorly, <a href="http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer">Easter Seals</a> found. Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, the District of Columbia, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, and Tennessee serve fewer than 2 percent of their population. On the other hand, some states do much better: Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Wyoming serve more than 4 percent of their population through Part C.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-7529243538634517311?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-35444458542422740662011-11-22T09:50:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.057-06:00<a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.specfact.popup.htm#.TsvEs60ZlS0.blogger">IEP FAQs Pop-Up: Special Factors in IEPs - Wrightslaw.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-3544445854242274066?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-52909616447681984762011-11-19T12:22:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.058-06:00<a href="http://www.kait8.com/story/15995349/umkc-led-consortium-gets-grant-to-help-disabled#.TsfzyFx_UL0.blogger">UMKC-led consortium gets grant to help disabled - KAIT-Jonesboro, AR-News, weather, sports, classifieds-</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5290961644768198476?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-58763209013958537652011-11-19T12:19:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.059-06:00<a href="http://www.kctv5.com/story/16003553/firestorm-after-missouri-education-chief-offers-motherly-advice#.TsfzKoaueiI.blogger">Benson says MO education chief driving off KCMSD administrators - KCTV 5</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-5876320901395853765?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-66180795009265203682011-11-19T12:15:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.061-06:00<a href="http://www.nbcactionnews.com/dpp/news/education/the-missouri-commissioner-said-no-options-are-off-the-table-when-it-comes-to-fixing-kc-schools#.TsfyTAR3Xok.blogger">The Missouri Commissioner said no options are off the table when it comes to fixing KC Schools -NBCActionNews.com-Kansas City</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-6618079500926520368?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-4331417632527518982011-11-19T12:10:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.062-06:00<a href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/11/ucm-wont-renew-contract-sponsor-kc-charter#.TsfxK7pzEMs.blogger">UCM won't renew contract to sponsor KC charter The Associated Press News Washington Examiner</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-433141763252751898?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-9570707169927793452011-11-19T12:08:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.063-06:00<a href="http://www.stlbeacon.org/issues-politics/95-Education/114287-lawmakers-hear-plight-of-st-louis-students-at-education-hearing#.TsfwmS4AoDI.blogger">St. Louis Beacon - Lawmakers hear plight of St. Louis students at education hearing</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-957070716992779345?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-15154272358993416322011-11-19T12:06:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.064-06:00<a href="http://www.kbia.org/post/new-way-find-mo-high-school-graduation-rates#.TsfwNd4ljzc.blogger">New Way to Find MO High School Graduation Rates KBIA</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1515427235899341632?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-4694162230143885392011-11-17T09:26:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.065-06:00<a href="http://jeffgrisamorecomnot.blogspot.com/2011/11/grisamore-states-that-i-must-go-through.html#.TsUnpYIY1Ns.blogger">Jeff Grisamore Not: Grisamore States That I Must Go Through Him To Talk To District</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-469416223014388539?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-1506635311891303542011-11-17T09:14:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.066-06:00<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/16/julio-artuz-15-records-teacher-verbally-abusing_n_1097166.html#.TsUkshfdJmw.blogger">Julio Artuz, 15-Year-Old Special Needs Student, Records Teacher Verbally Abusing Him (VIDEO)</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-150663531189130354?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-11859123102205868192011-11-14T15:32:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.067-06:00<a href="http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/11/09/most-lack-early-intervention/14412/#.TsGI-F303e8.blogger">Most Kids Lack Early Intervention Services - Disability Scoop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-1185912310220586819?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-22735354235723881372011-11-14T12:55:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.068-06:00<a href="http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/11/secretary-duncan-to-hold-second-askarne-twitter-town-hall/#.TsFkAwBObV0.blogger">Secretary Duncan to Hold Second #AskArne Twitter Town Hall ED.gov Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-2273535423572388137?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-8712878141210728672011-11-11T09:06:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.069-06:00<a href="http://aspergerseducationtips.com/aspergers-iep/6-key-tips-for-the-child-with-aspergers-in-the-iep-process/#.Tr050nNeLrM.blogger">6 Key Tips For The Child with Aspergers In The IEP Process Aspergers Education Tips</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-871287814121072867?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-61914610894275036612011-11-07T10:47:00.000-06:002011-12-01T22:18:10.071-06:00<a href="http://websterjournal.com/2011/10/26/mother-fights-for-equal-rights-for-students-in-elementary-schools/#.TrgLq__BH5g.blogger">Webster student fights for equal rights of students in elementary schools - Webster Journal Online</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-6191461089427503661?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-63520374743814213072011-11-03T10:20:00.000-05:002011-11-03T10:20:41.091-05:00<a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/11/02/10bully.h31.html?tkn=OLVFvBm%2Bu8pNCIUMnCOCymZTnV%2B46BP6xs9d&amp;amp%3Bcmp=ENL-EU-NEWS1&amp;intc=bs#.TrKxQorOa_s.blogger">Fight Against Bullying Moves to Congress</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4616586923254004390-6352037474381421307?l=missourielementaryandsecondaryspecial.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>faceofautismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16655863600108004345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616586923254004390.post-65893311347951864832011-11-02T10:34:00.000-05:002011-11-02T10:34:16.401-05:00<a href="http://specialchildren.about.com/u/sty/youradviceneeded/Share-Your-Childs-Experience-With-Restraint-and-Seclusion/Restraint-and-Seclusion-in-Kindergarten.htm#.TrFi8aTRTI4.blogger">Restraint and Seclusion in Kindergarten - 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