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- Educator uses technology to teach self-sufficiency
Kentucky special-education teacher Shannon Putman uses sensory strategies and technology to teach students with communication disorders how to interact independently with the world. Through mobile applications and touch screen computers, students can write blogs, send messages during class to parents or use portable communication systems to shop for school supplies. T.H.E. Journal
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- Why one-size-fits-all professional development does not work
 It is time to change the way schools approach professional development, elementary-school principal Peter DeWitt writes in this blog post. DeWitt cites author Jim Knight, who supports a collaborative, partner-driven approach that includes involvement from all stakeholders and the empowerment of teachers, who have a choice in what they are learning. It also gives time for reflection and dialogue. Education Week/Finding Common Ground blog
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- Lawmaker says technology could help small S.D. districts
South Dakota state Sen. Mark Johnston, R-Sioux Falls, has proposed allowing small, rural districts to enter into "joint powers" agreements in an effort to avoid consolidation with other districts. Such agreements would allow districts to use Web-based classes to offer the same curriculum as other, larger districts. "Size and quality are no longer related," said Dan Guericke, director of the Mid-Central Education Cooperative in Platte. "Where the teachers are located is irrelevant with the use of technology." Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, S.D.) (tiered subscription model)
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- Kan. education board adopts policies on seclusion, restraint
New regulations regarding the use in Kansas schools of "restraint and seclusion" of students with severe behavioral disorders were adopted by the state board of education on Wednesday. Board members voted 9-1 to approve the regulations, despite objections from some disability advocates over the lack of a process in place for appealing the new regulations to the state Education Department. The board then directed staff to draft regulations that include an appeals process for parents who disagree with the way local school boards are implementing the rules. Lawrence Journal-World (Kansas)
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CEC in San Antonio: CEC Central
The CEC Convention & Expo will be in San Antonio, April 3-6, and our new blog is the place for attendees and exhibitors to get up-to-date information, fun facts, and recommendations on all things convention and San Antonio. This week CEC explores CEC Central, where you can find all your CEC information and get your convention questions answered. Subscribe to CEC in San Antonio today!
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DEC seeking executive director
CEC's Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an international membership organization specifically designed for those who work with or on behalf of young children with disabilities and their families. DEC is seeking applicants for the executive director (ED) position. The ED's role within DEC is to plan, develop, administer, facilitate and oversee all operations and activities of DEC. Find out more.
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| Position Title | Company Name | Location |
| Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Services | Greenville County Schools | Greenville, SC |
| Assistant Professor of Special Education | UW - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI |
| Director of Learning Support | Rockdale County Public Schools | Conyers, GA |
| $125,000 Salary for Special Education Teacher | TEP Charter School | New York, NY |
| Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of Biological, Behavioral Communication or Learning | University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Lincoln, NE |
| Assistant Director, Student Services, Academic Services | Government of Bermuda | Nationwide, Bermuda |
| Special Education Teacher | The Piedmont School of Atlanta | US - GA - Atlanta |
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