Tag Archives: Special Education

Differentiated Diplomas

Posted on February 25, 2013 by ICAA

The ICAA shares concern with fellow advocates, Missouri teachers and administrators regarding the so called differentiated diplomas.  The Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education has provided testimony on the matters. Please read their testimony here HB 294 MO-CASE Testimony  The … Continue reading →

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Differentiated diplomas?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by ICAA

ICAA members keep the lines of communication open with legislators. As advocates, we feel it is our duty to be informed regarding legislation affecting special needs families and individuals with disabilities. We ask that you all look at this proposed … Continue reading →

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School Sports

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Emily Malabey

Is it fair to ensure students with disabilities are included on school sports teams?  If you want my personal opinion, and we are talking about a public school, then I say yes.  Absolutely. According to me, there are simply no … Continue reading →

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FREE Community Events

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ICAA

What You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know: Tips for Special Education in the Elementary School Years Monday, February 4, 6:30–9:00 p.m. Presenter: Michelle Levi Perez Special School District Central Office, Room 61 12110 Clayton Road (just east of Ballas Road, … Continue reading →

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Community News

Posted on January 23, 2013 by ICAA

Writing Post Secondary Transition Goals for Students with Autism Spectrum Monday, Jan. 28, 6-9 p.m.  Presenter: MPACT staff SSD Central Office, Room#60  Young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders face unique challenges in transition to adulthood. This training addresses the development of … Continue reading →

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Announcements

Posted on December 19, 2012 by ICAA

HAPPY 2013 from all of us at ICAA. We hope you enjoy the holiday with loved ones.  During this time, we will be enjoying a working vacation, continuing the Hope for the Holidays campaign. Anyone donating $30 or more through … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 25, 2012 by ICAA

Meeting Mathew Number 42: Fall 2012 For more about this story, and the Southern Poverty Law Center “Teaching Tolerance Project”, and the toolkit that follows this article, please see their website here.   The two teachers who asked for my … Continue reading →

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