CEC SmartBriefDesigned specifically for special education professionals, CEC SmartBrief is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter. It provides the latest education news and information you need to stay on top of issues that are important to you.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/cec/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/cec?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifCEC SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/cec?sb_code=rssen-us17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTHow special educators are using "mainstream" technologieshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D768E83E8-5EB7-4993-8985-21B8810B2389%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D768E83E8-5EB7-4993-8985-21B8810B2389%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFrom bring-your-own-device initiatives to flipped classrooms, technology-driven educational practices are changing the face o -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTCurriculum & InstructionSchool store teaches practical, real-world skillshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D421E60DB-294B-41C9-AD57-D845951782C5%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D421E60DB-294B-41C9-AD57-D845951782C5%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssStudents with disabilities at a Florida school are getting real-world work experience in a student-run school store, where th -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTCurriculum & InstructionSome states prepare to introduce national exam for teachershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3DB0C1BFDF-8EA7-4509-B2FE-7A55DAF25B21%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3DB0C1BFDF-8EA7-4509-B2FE-7A55DAF25B21%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAt least 25 states are preparing to introduce a national exam for teachers that has been modeled after the Performance Assess -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTEducational LeadershipThe pros and cons of calculators in math classhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D21F4FB02-D4D9-40F8-A489-2415E3F284F5%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D21F4FB02-D4D9-40F8-A489-2415E3F284F5%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe availability and efficiency of calculators makes them a useful tool for students, offers middle-school math teacher José  -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTTechnology TrendsTeachers in Iowa say document camera helps engage studentshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D5E6E3BA6-2E56-45E4-B944-8153932EF138%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D5E6E3BA6-2E56-45E4-B944-8153932EF138%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTTechnology TrendsParents sue for changes to admissions policies to NYC's gifted programhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D42450565-47E9-48E7-89FE-2BD8737B694B%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D42450565-47E9-48E7-89FE-2BD8737B694B%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA group of parents in New York City have filed a lawsuit in the state Supreme Court challenging the school system's policies  -More- 

What should you say in a writing conference? How Can I Support You? is a 40-minute DVD that features 7 conferences between literacy specialist Mark Overmeyer and students in grades 3-5. Includes tips for asking effective questions, examples from a wide range of students, and a viewing/discussion guide. Click here now to view a 5-minute clip!

]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTPolicy NewsCDC finds high rate of mental disorders among U.S. youthshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3DD3B401D0-BEA3-4B7F-BF7D-6B26787440DF%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3DD3B401D0-BEA3-4B7F-BF7D-6B26787440DF%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAs many as 20% of youths aged 3 to 17 have a mental disorder in any given year, CDC researchers reported on Thursday.  -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTEye on ExceptionalitiesDiagnostic, statistical manual adds clause to maintain previous autism diagnoseshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D01BB5A0D-3651-46ED-8465-C3ECDF55CD25%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D01BB5A0D-3651-46ED-8465-C3ECDF55CD25%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTEye on ExceptionalitiesBecome a special education superhero!http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D9D33FE82-8581-414D-A46F-02A41391F01D%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D9D33FE82-8581-414D-A46F-02A41391F01D%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHave the latest peer-reviewed research and best practices in special and gifted education delivered to your doorstep and desk -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTCEC SpotlightHave you heard? CEC's got a new online community for members!http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D1840FD50-6E05-4E7B-A195-311BAECCBFA6%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D1840FD50-6E05-4E7B-A195-311BAECCBFA6%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe new CECommunity is an interactive member-focused place where you can find content that will enhance your practice and con -More- 

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]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTCEC SpotlightDivide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D6B7D3274-AD2B-4F3F-AC77-EDA10F553083%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DA5903764-D9FE-4CE2-A752-589BA3536305%26copyid%3D6B7D3274-AD2B-4F3F-AC77-EDA10F553083%26brief%3Dcec%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssRene Descartes,French mathematician and philosopher -More- ]]>17 May 2013 12:07:30 CDTSmartQuote