scholarly journals Educating Students With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned From Commerce Independent School District

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Tremmel ◽  
Rachel Myers ◽  
David A. Brunow ◽  
Brittany L. Hott
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
School District ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Independent School ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Independent School District ◽  
Brick And Mortar

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts have moved from brick-and-mortar instruction to remote instruction with little planning time and limited resources. Rural localities, already facing barriers and hardships, attempted to provide special education and related services in accordance with rapidly changing state and federal guidelines. Despite funding difficulties and challenges with serving students eligible for special education during a pandemic, there are districts that leveraged the strengths of rural communities to meet student and family needs. Commerce Independent School District is one exemplar. The purpose of this article is to highlight successes and lessons learned to offer guidance to districts as we continue to navigate challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Tatro Case: Who Gets What and Why

1986 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley J. Vitello
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
School District ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Independent School ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Independent School District

The second special education case decided by the U. S. Supreme Court, Irving Independent School District v. Tatro, is discussed. The case provides some criteria for determining which related services are required under the EHA. These criteria are discussed in relation to recent and future special education cases.

What Does an Optimal District Standard For School Nursing Look Like?

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 202-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ted Cross ◽  
Erin D. Maughan ◽  
Donna Mazyck
Keyword(s):  
School District ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Independent School ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Independent School District ◽  
Assessment Program ◽  
Future Potential

As a district, Mansfield Independent School District wanted to validate that Health Services was performing at the highest level possible, implementing evidence-based practices, and achieving the highest outcomes with our students and staff. NASN (2016) had developed the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice to illustrate the practice of school nurses; and sought ways to operationalize the Framework for local school nurses and district level use. This article will explain how the two groups partnered together to develop a tool and assessment program. The article will discuss the approach, challenges, and perspectives of both Mansfield Independent School District and NASN, lessons learned, outcome, and future/potential changes within health services.

SoundOFF: A Shortage of Mathematics Teachers in Houston

1983 ◽  
Vol 76 (9) ◽  
pp. 644-645
Author(s):  
Elaine Say
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
School District ◽  
Bilingual Education ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Independent School ◽  
Independent School District ◽  
Predominantly Minority ◽  
Houston Independent School District

The time had come to act. A shortage of teachers in a few teaching fields— specifically mathematics, science, bilingual education, and special education prompted the Houston Independent School District to go beyond traditional lockstep salary schedules to attract teachers in shortage fields. In a single year, all Texas universities were not certifying a sufficient number of mathematics teachers to fill the vacancies in this urban, predominantly minority district alone.

scholarly journals A Tale of Two Countries: An International Perspective on Non-Traditional Special Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 875687052098229
Author(s):  
Elif Tekin-Iftar ◽  
Bree A. Jimenez ◽  
Hatice Deniz Degirmenci
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
School Closure ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
State And Local

A global perspective of education, special education, rural communities, and non-traditional instruction is provided for two countries. Both Turkey and Australia have responded to the COVID-19 global pandemic in similar yet, different ways. Through the tale of two countries navigating the rapid response to school closure for students with disabilities, we all can gain understanding from examining strategies used by national, state, and local governments; school systems; and support agencies. From these strategies, we can determine effective and efficient models moving forward that support all students (e.g., students with mental health and medical needs) through non-traditional education during natural disasters, pandemics, or unexpected events

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