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Headlines
- OSEP Clarifies Number of IDEA Issues for SLPs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has clarified a number of issues of importance to ASHA members who work in school settings. This guidance will further aid members in the interpretation of the 2006 IDEA Part B final regulations that implement changes in the newly reauthorized IDEA 2004. Issues include eligibility and adverse affect, missed sessions, and service delivery options.
- NCLB 2% Final Rule Released [PDF]
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) released final regulations to allow states to assess certain students with disabilities using an alternate assessment, commonly referred to as the 2% rule, under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
Specifically, states may develop modified academic achievement standards based on grade-level content – and alternate assessments based on those standards – for students with disabilities who are capable of achieving high standards but who may not reach grade level in the same time as their peers. Effective May 9, 2007, the regulations permit states to count 2% of proficient and advanced scores on these alternate assessments when measuring adequate yearly progress (AYP). Contact Catherine D. Clarke at cclarke@asha.org.
- ASHA Urges Congress to Increase IDEA & EHDI Funding [PDF]
In testimony to members of Congress, ASHA President Noma Anderson urged Congress to approve a 10% increase in funding for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, a 50% increase in funding for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and a $2 billion increase in funding for IDEA Part B for fiscal year 2008.
Contact Elizabeth Mundinger at emundinger@asha.org.
- IDEA Full Funding Bill
Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Chuck Hagel (R-NE), along with 11 other senators, recently introduced S. 1159, the IDEA Full Funding Act. The bill would gradually increase IDEA funding to 40% by 2016. ASHA members can visit the Take Action Web site to encourage their members of Congress to increase the federal IDEA contribution to 20% in 2008 and to co-sponsor the full-funding bills. Contact Neil Snyder at nsnyder@asha.org.
- Response to Intervention as it Relates to Early Intervening Services: Recommendations [PDF]
This new document from the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) highlights the issues and barriers surrounding response to intervention and early intervening services.
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Featured Question
Q: Is childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) a recognized clinical disorder? What are the core characteristics? How should it be assessed and treated? Are there resources available from ASHA to share with parents and colleagues?
A: ASHA recently published a technical report and position statement titled Childhood Apraxia of Speech in response to these pivotal questions. The technical report addresses four questions most often asked about CAS, while the position statement reflects ASHA's official policy related to CAS.
ASHA's public web page on CAS includes an overview of the disorder suitable to share with parents and colleagues.
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Shop ASHA Online
Shop ASHA Online for school-based products and resources on apraxia!
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Announcements
- Getting a PhD: Learn How Clinicians Like You Have Done It
Did you ever think...
"I'd love to get a PhD and teach at a university but I've been a clinician for years! It's too late now."
Think again...
If you are thinking of getting a PhD, join us for this live forum event hosted by ASHA's Academic Affairs team. Talk with colleagues who made and are making the transition following clinical careers just like yours. You'll have an opportunity to ask questions and talk frankly about work-life balance, funding and much more. The live forum event will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2007, 8:00-10:00 pm EDT. The following guest speakers will share their experiences and give advice on pursuing a PhD:
- Dr. Ruth A Bentler, PhD CCC-A, University of Iowa
- Dr. Tiffany Hogan, PhD CCC-SLP, University of Arizona
- Dr. Mary Pat Moeller, PhD CCC-A, Boys Town National Research Hospital
- Janet Pegues, CCC-SLP, PhD Student, Howard University
- Luis Riquelme, M.S. CCC-SLP, PhD Student, Long Island University
 May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
This annual event provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing.- Registration is now open for the 2007 ASHA Schools Conference!
This year's conference will be held July 13-15 in Pittsburgh, PA.
We hope to see you there!
- ASHA Professional Development
ASHA offers a variety of options for professional development, including e-learning and telephone seminars and replays. For more information, contact ashaprofdev@asha.org.
- Become Part of ASHA's Online Directory
ProSearch, ASHA's online directory of audiology and speech-language pathology programs, helps consumers find quality services from more than 9,600 programs that employ ASHA-certified SLPs and audiologists.
Get Discovered! Sign Up For ProSearch - ASHA's Free Referral Service.
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Address comments and suggestions for future topics, information or resources to Janet Deppe or Lisa Rai Mabry-Price at AccessSchools@asha.org.
Next issue of Access Schools coming July 2007!
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