Tag: Special Education

As Republicans get ready to send EAA expansion bill to gov’s desk, teachers say EAA is in violation of special ed. laws

As Republicans get ready to send EAA expansion bill to gov’s desk, teachers say EAA is in violation of special ed. laws

I have received word that the House Republicans now have enough votes to pass the bill that will expand the State school Reform/Redesign district (HB 4369). Since the SSRRD is comprised exclusively of the Education Achievement Authority until February of 2015, the bill is essentially an expansion of the EAA. I have also heard the Senate is recessing this morning […]

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An EAA teacher elaborates on the treatment of special ed students: “These kids deserve so much better”

An EAA teacher elaborates on the treatment of special ed students: “These kids deserve so much better”

NOTE:There may well be a vote on the expanding the EAA statewide this week, probably tomorrow (Thursday). If you haven’t already, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE AND YOUR STATE SENATOR TO EXPRESS YOUR OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 4369. If you need some ideas, have a look at the talking points prepared by the MEA by clicking HERE (pdf). NOTE […]

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UPDATED: Michigan Dept of Education to change rules for Special Ed students – Public comments due by March 13th

UPDATED: Michigan Dept of Education to change rules for Special Ed students – Public comments due by March 13th

NOW is the time to be heard PLEASE SEE UPDATE AT THE END OF THIS POST. The Michigan Department of Education is proposing sweeping changes to the rules that govern how special education students are accommodated in our state’s public schools. The public comment period is short and ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014. The state website […]

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