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Guidelines On The Use Of Seclusion And Restraint In Public Schools
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has published guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools. In April 2011 State Superintendent Of Education Mick Zais mailed hard copies of the guidelines to all school districts in … Continue reading
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NIH Research Matters: Early Childhood Program Has Enduring Benefits
A NIH-funded study shows that an early education program for children from low-income families provides benefits that last well into adulthood. http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/june2011/06202011childhood.htm
Military Families Survey
The 2nd Annual Pre-Conference session on Military Students and Schools will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in Charleston, South Carolina at the Charleston Area Convention Center in conjunction with the 16th Annual Advancing School Mental Health Conference (September … Continue reading
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How To Access College’s Mental Health Offerings
New York Times By Michael Winerip Jan 28, 2011 What follows is an exchange with Mr. Winerip, in which I sought guidance from him on how students and parents might assess the mental health offerings at individual colleges. – Jacques … Continue reading
What Would Happen If You No Longer Had Resource Officers In Your School?
While Congress struggles to develop a fiscally responsible budget, the rest of us should be thinking about how to strategically ensure our children and their families’ needs are met. The National Federation is keeping a close eye on this issue … Continue reading
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Effective Support Systems and LD: Enhancing Skills for Success in Life
By Annie Stuart Published: December 3 2010 Whether it comes in the form of rewarding work, a sound body and mind, caring relationships, or a close-knit community, there may be nothing you want more for your child than life success. … Continue reading
Autism 101 Course
South Carolina Autism Society is proud to be offering Autism 101 for anyone interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorders. This course will give you information on the varying Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and include topics related to issues … Continue reading
New information from the NIMH about mood swings and bipolar disorder.
MOST CHILDREN WITH RAPIDLY SHIFTING MOODS DON’T HAVE BIPOLAR DISORDER Relatively few children with rapidly shifting moods and high energy have bipolar disorder, though such symptoms are commonly associated with the disorder. Instead, most of these children have other types … Continue reading
PACER’s New School Discipline Process Guide Available Online
Parents and professionals can both benefit from PACER’s “School Discipline Process for Minnesota Students with Disabilities: An Interactive Guide.” Based on federal and state law, it walks you through the process Minnesota schools must follow to determine discipline options, including … Continue reading
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