Improving education for students with disabilities benefits everyone in a school, said Debra McAdams, the director of ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), passed in 1975, ensures that eligible children with disabilities receive free public education along with the services they need to succeed. The IDEA act ...

Hello! I cover the Northtowns for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Eileen.Buckley@wkbw.com WILLIAMSVILLE, NY (WKBW) — You might not realize many students with Down Syndrome ...

The spring 2020 semester was unlike any other in the history of higher education due in large part to the COVID-19 crisis. Having access to a reliable computer and Wi-Fi as well as a dedicated space ...

An inclusive early learning environment doesn’t just benefit children with disabilities or special health care needs — it also benefits their classmates, families and the community as a whole, ...

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents a workshop for faculty to foster a classroom environment where all students feel welcome and can succeed. Participants will examine identities of ...

When the pandemic forced college classrooms online, it gave faculty members unexpected insights into the off-campus lives of their students. With a virtual peek into the homes of students, college ...

As the pandemic has drawn more attention to the needs of students in special education, the state is moving forward with changes to teacher preparation programs intended to improve learning conditions ...

In preparation for current and future teaching roles, this workshop series recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in teaching effectiveness. To have an equitable teaching environment for ...

The education of children with disabilities is a complex issue more than 30 years after "inclusive education" appeared for the first time in an important 1994 United Nations statement. Subscribe to ...

The state’s Quality Basic Education needs to address today’s practices for students with intellectual and developmental ...

Classrooms often fail children quietly. Inclusion breaks down when busy teachers miss students who do not demand attention. Small changes like seating, words, and waiting a few seconds longer can make ...