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Generated by the work and vision of AWSP's Diversity and Equity Committee, the resources offered provide members with content focused on complimenting, and building upon, current equity best practices within school communities. 




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Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources | January 14 Edition

Abby Bowers | Director of Special Programs | Capital Region ESD 113
Jan 14, 2022


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This content is emailed weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504. Each newsletter contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up to date. Please consult your district attorney if you are looking for legal advice.  

This week’s email includes links to information on:

Section 504
Returning to School Must Include a Reinvestment in 504 Plans
Long COVID under Section 504 and the IDEA
Section 504 and Students with Disabilities 
Protecting Students with Disabilities

TIES Center
Comprehensive Inclusive Education: General Education and the Inclusive IEP

Expanding Capacity for Special Education Leadership
ECSEL is accepting applicants

OSPI
January Special Education Update
Rules for the Provision of Special Education



Upcoming Classes and Events

1/11-31 | Operating from the Third Side: Supporting Others to Navigate Conflict
1/22 | We are Family
2/5 | The Why’s of Behavior
2/5 | Know Your Triggers
2/9-17 | Engaging Challenging Conversations
2/10 | The Quest for Emotional Balance
2/12 | Paradigm Shift: Simply Meet Their Needs
2/16 | Dyslexia and Literacy Instruction: Morphology & Vocabulary
2/19 | Why Do You Teach?
2/19 | All About You
2/25 & 26 | SLP Reconnect: An Education and Networking Event for School-Based SLPs
2/26 | Hand In Hand
2/26 | It Takes a Village to Build Resilience in a Child
3/1 | Early Learning Summit
3/1-2 | Foundations of Effective Teaming
3/8-22 | Operating from the Third Side: Supporting Others to Navigate Conflict
4/20-28 | Engaging Challenging Conversations
5/2-16 | Operating from the Third Side: Supporting Others to Navigate Conflict
5/12 & 13 | Dyslexia Beyond Awareness

For more information, contact Abby Bowers , Capital Region ESD 113's Director of Special Programs.




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Literature

  • Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People | Banaji & Greenwald (2013)
  • Building Equity: Policies and Practices to Empower All Learners | Smith, Frey, Pumpian & Fisher (2017)
  • Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education | Gorski & Pothini (2013)
  • Help for Billy: A Beyond Consequences Approach to Helping Children in the Classroom | Forbes (2012) 


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For More Information 

Scott Seaman | Executive Director | (800) 562-6100

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