An education-focused, mobile-friendly newsletter where we write about local and federal special education topics. Every quarter, we bring you original content and current information on issues of importance to students in special ed.
March 2018 Edition
Helpful Tips for the Spring
What Do You Need To Know About An Extended School Year?
Contributed by Hanni Raley, Assistant Executive Director of The Arc of Aurora
As summer rapidly approaches, you will likely begin considering options for your child while school is out of session, some educational opportunities and some that are "just for fun."
Sexual Assault: Background and Our Schools' Response Policies
Contributed by Jeff Fernengel, Advocate
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, sexual assault is defined as "illegal sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (such as a doctor) in a position of trust or authority."
Greetings, families! You may not believe it, but it's already time to be looking ahead at summer camps for your kids. Seriously, you say? My snow plow is active and I've barely figured out what to do with my kids for Spring Break!
