Feds, CDE offer middle school grants to support students with disabilities
By Tom Chorneau
Friday, February 01, 2013
California middle schools in high needs districts are eligible to compete for a share of an $11 million federal grant awarded to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
State schools chief Tom Torlakson made the announcement Thursday, noting that an application and evaluation process will take place later this year.
“This grant will fund teacher training and academic services that go a long way toward helping all students, including those with disabilities, achieve a world-class education,” Torlakson said in a statement.
CTC approves enhanced standards for Adaptive PE authorization
The state’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing moved Thursday to enhance standards for existing teachers in special education to also become certified in adapted physical education.
Mandate Commission approves BIP reimbursement formula
District administrators should prepare for filing claims related to Behavioral Intervention Plans in late summer or early fall, following action late last week by the state panel that arbitrates reimbursable mandates on local government.