Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Disability Scoop - Developmental Disability News - April 5 2011 edition : Special Education Hard Hit By Economy, Poll Finds; plus more articles

Disability Scoop - Developmental Disability News (link to website)
Special educators say budget cuts are forcing larger class sizes, layoffs and other changes that compromise their ability to serve students with disabilities, according to a first-ever national survey.
In the poll of 701 special education administrators from 45 states, nearly all reported that they are experiencing or expect to see an “increased strain on the availability of services” for students with disabilities, according to the Council for Exceptional Children, a professional organization for special educators, which conducted the survey...read full article

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