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Preparing for Your Child’s Next IEP Meeting

In The News 03/22/2021 admin

The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is both a document and a process. The document outlines the special education services the child will receive. This includes academic, social, developmental and functional goals and objectives. The IEP is written in a way that is measurable to determine progress. Yearly, caregivers attend their loved ones IEP meeting to reassess goals and determine progress. The IEP team must consider the child’s strengths, parental concerns, results of recent evaluations, and […]

Organizations Can Join “America Saves Week” in February

Featured Topics, In The News 02/07/2021 admin

America Saves Week, February 22-26, 2021, is a widely recognized national campaign where thousands of organizations join together to collectively encourage their communities to focus on their individual financial wellness. Over the course of a week, America Saves will cover money-related topics from a relatable, down-to-earth, positive perspective. Savers end the week with tools, resources, and clarity on their current financial situation, new savings goals and a realistic plan to achieve them. The America Saves […]

Woman with Down syndrome models for skincare line

Down Syndrome, In The News 10/05/2020 admin

Grace Strobel launched her modeling dreams in St. Louis, posing for photos that later went viral. Now, the Chesterfield woman is breaking another barrier: she is the first American model with Down syndrome to represent a skincare line, according to a news release. Obagi is featuring Strobel as part of its Skinclusion initiative. “After speaking with Grace, we knew we wanted to bring her into the Obagi family,” said Jaime Castle, Obagi president and member […]

Trump Recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome, In The News 10/01/2020 admin

President Trump issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, urging the nation to protect and empower individuals with Down syndrome and oppose those who “discriminate, devalue, and demean the sanctity of their lives.” October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. “As our society progresses toward a more inclusive future, there are still those who pass judgment on which lives are worth living,” the proclamation says. “As President, I denounce radical proposals to terminate […]

Caldwell teachers union fights changes to special education program

In The News 06/25/2020 admin

The Caldwell School District and its teachers union are at odds over changes to the district’s special education program that will shift some district positions to third-party providers next year. The district says the changes are the result of a 2019-2020 review of special education services that found special education services are “overstaffed in some areas and understaffed in others,” and that the changes will not reduce services for students. The Caldwell Education Association and […]