CEC Issues Response to Proposed Changes to IDEA
CEC has responded to proposed changes of IDEA put forth by the U.S. Department of Education in the following areas: consent, due process hearings, monitoring, distribution of funds to charter schools, and employment of individuals with disabilities.

CEC Commemorates ADA Anniversary
CEC staff and 2008 Yes I Can! award winner Tyler Greene went to Capitol Hill to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Tyler was a featured speaker at the event.

New TEC—Special Focus on Behavior Management
The July/August TEC brings you a host of information on behavior management, including using RTI for behavior support, classroom interventions, school wide positive behavior supports, and a wraparound process for students with severe emotional/behavioral needs.

CEC Celebrates Legislative Victory
President Bush has signed into law legislation extending moratoria on six Medicaid regulations that would have cut or eliminated reimbursements for many key services for children with disabilities. CEC was instrumental in pushing this measure through Congress and the Administration.

CEC Seeks Senior Director for Public Policy
Make a direct impact on special education policy. CEC’s Senior Director for Public Policy provides leadership for special education advocacy, public policy, and advocacy campaigns; works with coalitions; and prepares products on policy issues.

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