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Two federal grants awarded to the Colorado Department of Education will support special education instruction and teacher recruitment, retention and career opportunities in high-need schools.
Kathleen Reiser will support special education complaint investigations in Connecticut's education department, filling a legal role created following recommendations from an independent WestEd review.
Dallas Independent School District's IDEA and CityLab high schools in Texas are helping students become more confident in their ability to learn mathematics.
Orange County’s math proficiency rate reached 50.2 percent in 2026, while science rose to about 46 percent. Achievement gaps persisted for English learners, students with disabilities and other groups.
Loudoun County Public Schools met with local partners to discuss the VIEW Transition Academy, expected to open in 2028-29 with career training and independent living experiences for students with disabilities.
In Texas, Dallas Independent School District's parent workshops focus on special education and supporting the success of students who receive those services.
The state of Kansas has received $4.51 million in funding to support the expansion of apprenticeship programs for teachers preparing to work in special education.
A five-year federal award starting in October 2026 will help Connecticut expand paid apprenticeships for aspiring special education teachers and develop early intervention training pathways.
Wake County Public School System will hold a Nov. 19 session at Neuse River Middle for families of students with disabilities, covering teaching practices and allowing parents to ask questions and give feedback.
Connecticut awarded grants to 41 special education programs to expand local and regional services for students with disabilities and reduce reliance on out-of-district placements.
New York City is expanding special education for prekindergarten students, with Mayor Mamdani and schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels launching the initiative.