The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) today issued guidance in the form of a Dear Colleague Letter to states to ensure students with disabilities attending public virtual schools are getting the special education and supports that they deserve and is their right. The guidance focuses on specific requirements…
Details*CALL TO ACTION* Only 7 days remain for school board members to share input about ESSA with the Regional Advisory Committees at the U.S. Department of Education. CLICK HERE for information and a guide that outlines the input process. It is important to clearly identify yourself as a school board member. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.
DetailsThe threat carried by a tiny, day-biting, house-loving mosquito has created a new wrinkle in the back-to-school preparation for 187 Palm Beach County campuses where some 190,000 children are due to return Monday. This week, with the news that one of the county’s residents is among those believed to have contracted Zika locally, Gov. Rick…
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5 Things You Should Know What should US education be doing differently? ESSA feedback criticizes federal government for overreach Florida’s $100 purchasing power Which students perform better—video game players or social media posters? Parents across country—not just Florida—want recess
DetailsStates should back a proposed federal program that could initially have them take on more disaster recovery costs — but with the ability to lower the tab by investing in preparedness, Florida’s emergency director said Wednesday. If the states don’t go along, they’ll risk Congress simply shifting more costs to the states without their input,…
DetailsThree days after winning relay gold, Caeleb Dressel is closing in on individual honors. The Clay High graduate and University of Florida junior qualified for the 100 free final at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Tuesday. Read full article
DetailsBetween now and August 18, 2016, the U. S. Department of Education is collecting input from stakeholders on the educational and technical assistance needs of states and school districts. The input received will inform priorities for the next grant cycle of Regional Educational Laboratories as part of the Comprehensive Centers program. Read full article
DetailsThe St. Johns County superintendent selection process is moving quicker than expected, with nine out of 21 applicants advancing into the semifinalist stage. The list of potential candidates was presented before the School Board Tuesday and motioned for approval. The board also motioned to disband the citizens’ advisory committee, which was set to meet twice…
DetailsA group of parents filed a complaint in Leon County civil court late Tuesday night, seeking to stop their children from repeating third grade under Florida’s social promotion law. The case, against the Florida Department of Education and seven school districts including Hernando and Pasco counties, aims for an injunction against the rules as students…
DetailsAs Florida Lottery Lotto jackpot winners grab millions, more than a billion dollars a year goes to fund K-12, college and university education statewide. But, for local school districts, lottery proceeds are a very small portion of their overall budget, and that source has been declining. Read full article
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