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On Monday, Senate Republicans released the HEALS Act, missing the mark on many priorities—including ANY direct funding for IDEA. Now is the time to get loud. As Congress negotiates a final COVID-19 package, they need to hear from special educators like you!policyinsider.org/2020/07/senate…

Amazing episode of @throughlineNPR detailing the emergence of #Disability as a #CivilRights issue featuring @DREDF's Mary Lou Breslin, @adaptanita, @VilissaThompson, @NPRJoeShapiro. Excellent work by @ramtinarablouei, @RundAbdelfatah, @LaineKapLev! npr.org/2020/07/27/895…

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Check out @Coach_Rudy and the @Optimizing_HS team's year long asynchronous #SEL course for #HighSchool students! #distancelearning #schoolreopening

Looking forward to meeting with @kiknack @SenateHELP staffers to discuss issues affecting WA children with disabilities #2020SELS #4SpecialEducation

It’s time to take action #4SpecialEducation

Excited to represent Washington State and @case_wa on the Hill! #2020SELS

"Being an ally doesn’t mean saying, 'Yes, I support you,' and asking, 'What can I do?' Rather, it means rolling up your sleeves and showing me what you can do and are already doing." tolerance.org/magazine/for-w…

Advancing social justice is a NASP strategic goal and an ethical principle for school psychologists who serve on the frontlines of advocacy for all children. Each of us has a role in ending racism and violence in this country. 📄 bit.ly/3dgtELU #NASPadvocates

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Today's Brown Bag Session is Leading Education Forward Through the Lens of Equity with Jahmad Canley, CEO & Senior Consultant of Potential Unleashed. Be sure to register to join us for the last session next Friday: wasa-oly.org/BrownBag

Virtual IEP Meetings: A 6-Step Guide for Parents and Teachers dlvr.it/RXckDt

School closures are tough, but for students with exceptionalities, time away from critical supports and services brings additional challenges. As you work to support them out of the classroom, find tips & resources for delivering #specialed online in TEC: ow.ly/nAz150yNkR6

Updated guidance from @usedgov, dated March 16, 2020: Protecting students' civil rights during school closures. Includes guidance regarding special education services, evaluations, and IEP meetings. @waOSPI @GlennagalloMy

Sara wants the world to know "I Count" in the 2020 census. The entire disability community does too! #DisabilityCounts2020

Kids are not "low." Numbers are low, kids are human beings.

Enhancing Capacity for Special Education Leadership (ECSEL) Apply for Cohort 5. Applications are due March 31. uwb.edu/education/ecsel

If you or someone you know is interested in working in higher ed, WSU Pullman is hiring an tenure-track assistant professor of special education. For more information, visit the job posting: wsujobs.com/postings/48286 @wsucoe @WSUSPED #highereducation #specialeducation #GoCougs

1/2 Today marks 46 years since Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) became law, securing protections for students with disabilities against discrimination in federally-funded elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational settings.

To the Parents Whose Typical Child Is in an Inclusion Class This Year Selected for you by @surviving_SpEd themighty.com/2019/09/typica… #mustread #feedly