Special education articles
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Joplin Schools names Stacey Tracy as Director of Special Education
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin Schools has announced the appointment of Stacey Tracy as the new Director of Special Education, effective July 1, 2024. Tracy, who has been serving as the interim director since January of this year, will formally assume her new role within the district. Since joining Joplin Schools in 2017, Tracy has held []
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Addressing the Changing Landscape of Special Education Amid a National Teacher Shortage
In the United States, there are around 7.3 million students with disabilities, accounting for 15% of the K-12 public school population. Of these, 12% are children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—a figure that has risen from 1.5% in 2001 and is expected to continue growing. Over the past two decades, the average number of children
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Annie Sullivan Award winner’s entire life focused on special education
Along with working as an autism support paraprofessional for the Antietam School District, Michele Parmelee has raised two children on the autism spectrum.