by kids1stadvocac | Apr 15, 2025 | State
NBC Connecticut State and local leaders visited New Britain High School on Monday morning to highlight the work of special education teachers and staff. It comes on the heels of celebrating National IEP (Individualized Education Programs) Writing Day, which is the...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 15, 2025 | State
Oklahoma Voice Oklahoma is offering bonuses up to $20,000 and thousands more in retention incentives to attract special education teachers to the state. The Oklahoma State Department of Education budgeted $1.875 million for the initiative with the goal of attracting...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 15, 2025 | Restraint & Seclusion, State
WisPolitics State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today called for increasing the special education rate and expanding mental health training programs available to Wisconsin schools as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget. The message comes as the Wisconsin Department...
by kids1stadvocac | Apr 1, 2025 | State Archive
The 74 Texas school leaders are hopeful that a pair of bills making their way through the state legislature could help to close an estimated $1.7 billion special education funding gap and better equip schools to handle a dramatic rise in the number of children with...
by kids1stadvocac | Mar 25, 2025 | State Archive
wkow.com Parents of children with special education needs gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday to urge legislators to increase funding for special education services. The rally was organized by Melissa Custer and COPAA member, Tiffany Schanno, who launched...
