| News for special education professionals |  |
| Curriculum & Instruction |  |  |
|
- How can educators better support students who are gifted?
 Gifted-education specialist Tamara Fisher in this blog post shares the struggles of one student who is gifted and is attending her fourth school in just three years. The story is told through the student's mother, and represents some of the concerns and obstacles faced by many parents of students who are gifted, Fisher writes, as she encourages educators to allow such students the freedom and flexibility to "thrive at the level they need." Education Week Teacher/Unwrapping the Gifted blog
(9/13)     
| Educational Leadership | | |
|
- Weingarten predicts Chicago teachers' strike will end soon
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten says she is "cautiously optimistic" that the Chicago teachers' strike, which began Monday, could be over within a couple of days. In an interview expected to air this weekend, Weingarten said serious negotiations are taking place between the city's teachers' union and Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration. Bloomberg
(9/14)
| Technology Trends | | |
|
- YouTube launches video contest for teachers
 YouTube has announced the start of a contest in which they will ask teachers to submit video lessons, and a panel of top online educators will select the best one. "The rise of online educational videos is giving learners access to the world's greatest thinkers and teachers, leveling the playing field for all," YouTube said in a blog post announcing the contest. "We believe that inspiring online educators can come from all walks of life, and we want to find the next generation of educational YouTube stars." TechCrunch
(9/13)
| Policy News | | |
|
- NIH awards $100 million in funding to autism research
The National Institutes of Health is awarding $100 million in grants over the next five years to nine groups of scientists who are researching different aspects of autism spectrum disorder. The grants are part of the Autism Centers for Excellence research program, and include studies on those with the disorder who are nonverbal, as well as the prevalence of the disorder among boys. Education Week/On Special Education blog
(9/13)
- D.C. schools aim to revise discipline policies
Public schools in the District of Columbia will have new discipline rules this winter that, among other things, focus on ensuring restraint and seclusion practices are not used improperly with students who have disabilities. The new rules, which aim to offer strict guidelines on the practices, are set to be finalized in November, with implementation to follow in later months. The Examiner (Washington, D.C.)
(9/12)
| Eye on Exceptionalities | | |
|
 |
|  |
| The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
All teachers of algebra should have The Xs and Whys of Algebra at their fingertips during planning and instruction. This handy 84-page flipchart cuts through the confusion to help you prevent common misconceptions. 30 modules focus on key standards with instructional strategies, activities, and reproducibles. Click here for details!
Interested in learning more about advertising in CEC SmartBrief? Contact Joe Riddle at (202) 407-7857 or jriddle@smartbrief.com.
 | |
 |
|  |
| CEC Spotlight | | |
|
-
Apply now for a 2013 CEC Student Committee position
The CEC Student Committee is looking for new members. Serve at the international level today and receive registration, accommodations, travel and meal reimbursement to attend the CEC Convention & Expo. Find out more information and apply by Sept. 28.
-
CEC's voter education guide now available
CEC's "I Educate, I Participate: 2012 Presidential Election Voter Education Guide" is your one-stop shop for education issues in this election -- with everything from classroom resources to candidates' positions to information on voter registration deadlines polling places. Use this guide for yourself, your students, and your schools. Then, head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6! Remember, as special educators and citizens, it's our job to educate and participate!
| SmartQuote | | |
|
 | Many wealthy people are little more than janitors of their possessions."
--Frank Lloyd Wright,
American architect
|
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| | Recent CEC SmartBrief Issues:
- Thursday, September 13, 2012
- Wednesday, September 12, 2012
- Tuesday, September 11, 2012
- Monday, September 10, 2012
- Friday, September 07, 2012
| | | Lead Editor: Trigie Ealey
Contributing Editor: Katharine Haber
Mailing Address:
SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 | |
| |
|
| © 1999-2012 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information |
|
