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Access Schools addresses the specific needs of school-based speech-language pathologists. We hope this bimonthly update during the school year is informative, practical, and easy to use. This e-newsletter is
designed to inform you of upcoming events and current trends to help you succeed in the schools.
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Headlines
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IDEA '04: ASHA Team Analyzes New Law
In the first of a series of three documents, ASHA's IDEA review team has begun to analyze the new law beginning with the two areas of greatest interest to members: qualified provider and paperwork reduction. The ASHA review team provides an overview of each issue, implications for ASHA members, steps that ASHA is undertaking to assist members and what members can do.
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ED Solicits Comments Prior to IDEA Proposed Rulemaking
The U.S. Dept. Of Education's (ED) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued a notice in the Dec. 29, 2004 Federal Register soliciting comments and recommendations on the regulatory issues of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA '04) that was signed into law by President Bush on Dec. 3, 2004. Feedback may be sent by e-mail and should be received on or before Feb. 28 to be assured of consideration.
OSERS will also hold a series of regional meetings early this year in Newark, DE. Columbus, OH. Boston, MA. San Diego, CA. Atlanta, GA. Laramie, WY and Washington, DC. For more information on the IDEA regulatory process contact Catherine D Clarke, ASHA's Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy, at cclarke@asha.org.
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Early Reading First Grants Available
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the availability of the 2005 Early Reading First grants in the Dec. 23, 2004 Federal Register , as well as final procedures, requirements, and priorities for this competition. Applications became available Dec. 28, 2004.
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Reading Comprehension Approaches Assessed in New Study
Reading is a critical foundation of learning, yet many children struggle to learn this important skill. Further, there is controversy about how best to teach reading and educators face conflicting advice from experts. A new scientifically-based study will focus on four reading comprehension approaches. The ED has partnered with Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. to conduct this study. Visit the National Study of the Effectiveness of Reading Comprehension Interventions to read more about this study.
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Schools Survey 2004 Now Available Online!
The recently released 2004 survey includes reports on caseload, salaries and workforce as well as survey methodology, respondent demographics and glossary. Included on this Web page is the "Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education."
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Featured Question - How do I apply evidence-based practice to public school practice?
The following resources provide background information and ideas to illustrate the importance evidence-based practice and its application in the school setting.
Not an ASHA Member? Find out about the benefits of membership enjoyed by over 115,000 Communication Sciences Disorder professionals, and consider applying today.
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- ASHA Elections 2005
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a position on ASHA's Legislative Council or Executive Board (members only - ends 1/31/2005).
- ASHA Convention: Using Evidence to Support Clinical Practice
November 18-20, 2005, San Diego, CA.
The Call for Papers is now open!
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Beginning in 2005 , speech-language pathologists will be required to earn 30 hours of professional development every 3 years. Read ASHA's Certification Maintenance Guidelines.
Not an ASHA Member? Find out about the benefits of membership enjoyed by over 115,000 Communication Sciences Disorder professionals, and consider applying today.
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Earn CEUs
Online learning from ASHA - live and self-study programs offered in a wide variety of formats and subject matter. Find a course now and enroll!
Self Study
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Next issue of Access Schools coming in March 2005 !
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