Jan 27, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED’s) Offices of Elementary and Secondary Education and Special Education Programs published joint guidance late last week on inclusive educational practices for students with disabilities.  According to ...
read more
Jan 06, 2025
At the end of last year, the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED’s) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education issued final guidance on Title I, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Prevention and Intervention P...
read more
Dec 20, 2024
In a joint effort, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new guidance document for schools on requirements when using Title I funds for preschool programs.  The Departmen...
read more
Dec 16, 2024
Last week the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued two new guidance documents on the administration of Title II, Part A under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).    The first, titled “Supporting a Diverse Educator Workf...
read more
Nov 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently released a new guidance document on using functional behavioral assessments.  The guidance document was developed by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the Office o...
read more
Nov 15, 2024
Dear Chief State School Officers,    I am pleased to share, attached and online, Non-Regulatory Guidance: Ensuring Educational Stability and Success for Students in Foster Care.  This guidance, a joint effort between the U.S. Department o...
read more
Nov 07, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has published guidance on how schools can manage the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).  The document focuses on ways to mitigate risk and ensure data security in the use of technology, how and when ...
read more
Sep 30, 2024
 Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Centers to Advance Educational Opportunity, Foster Academic Achievement and Raise the Bar for Students Centers will focus on key Administration priorities including supporting fiscal and resource ...
read more