Tag Archives: Special Education

Join the Conversation to Improve Transition from School to Work for Youth with Disabilities

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Michael Yudin

Today’s young people must graduate from high school with the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century global economy.  And that certainly includes youth with disabilities.  To that end, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and … Continue reading →

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Technology Gives Students with Disabilities Access to College Courses

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Michael Yudin

Last week, I met with a group of high school students with learning disabilities who attend a dual-enrollment high school/college program at Mission Middle College in Santa Clara, California. The program emphasizes the use of technology, including the Bookshare accessible … Continue reading →

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Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Earlier this week, Sanger Unified School District (Sanger, Calif.) had the opportunity to host Michael K. Yudin, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), and what a great day … Continue reading →

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Kicking Off the Special Olympics Winter Games in South Korea

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Michael Yudin

Participating in sports – through both training and competition – promotes physical, psychological, and social well-being. Special Olympics not only provides the opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities to realize these benefits, but promotes dignity, respect, and the opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Transitioning Students with Disabilities into College and Careers

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Scott Rich is a prime example of how a student with disabilities can be successful. Rich was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, and behavioral problems affected him throughout elementary school. He had difficulty engaging to the point … Continue reading →

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Leaders@ED: Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Alexa Posny has had 23 jobs. While she never envisioned a specific career path, every position she held was a stepping stone towards her current position as the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Teachers@ED: Vanessa Tesoriero, Small Business Innovation Research Program Specialist

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Vanessa Tesoriero lost her hearing at age 17, which was all the more challenging due to a great love of music. “I grew up playing the piano, flute, guitar, and singing,” Tesoriero said in an interview for the Homeroom Blog. … Continue reading →

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Inclusive Culture Leads to Gains at Diverse Maryland School

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Guest Blogger

I had the opportunity on Tuesday to join Secretary Duncan and Alexa Posny, assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services, on a visit to Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Md. During the visit, Duncan and Posny observed classrooms … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Story on How Early Intervention Services Helped Her Son

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Ed. Note: October 8, marks the 25th anniversary of President Reagan’s signing of the “Education for All Handicapped Children Act” (EAHCA) Amendments, which included for the first time, mandating services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. To … Continue reading →

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Discussing Special Education Teacher Prep at Eastern Michigan

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Alexa Posny

Last Friday, I had a great opportunity to participate in a roundtable at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) on special education teacher preparation, recruitment and retention. With six other distinguished panelists that included a state and district representative, an EMU faculty … Continue reading →

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