Action Alert

Dear HECSE Members: As you know, Congress is finalizing a third COVID-19 response package.  A part of that package, introduced by Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY), includes authority for the Secretary of Education to recommend waivers to IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which… Continue Reading Action Alert

Action Alert2020-03-23T13:54:07+00:00

Least Restrictive Environment: A Requirement Under IDEA

Statement of Principles from the Education Task Force of the Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) is the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and… Continue Reading Least Restrictive Environment: A Requirement Under IDEA

Least Restrictive Environment: A Requirement Under IDEA2019-07-26T09:15:44+00:00

Message from the President

 As always, this date marks departures from and additions to the HECSE leadership board. We welcome Pam Williamson as the new secretary. I’m grateful to Pam for joining the Board and taking on this important role. Like many of us in this field, we’ve known each… Continue Reading Message from the President

Message from the President2019-07-10T13:39:48+00:00

Washington DC Update – May 10

Dear Colleagues:I’m downright excited to have some GREAT news to report from Washington!  Some of our leaders want to increase the federal INVESTMENT in public education!  Hallelujah.  House Moves Expansive Education Funding Bill through 8 Hour Marathon Mark up This week Chair of the House… Continue Reading Washington DC Update – May 10

Washington DC Update – May 102019-05-13T08:57:25+00:00

HECSE Applauds Funding Increases to Prepare New Educators and Expand Research

(May 7, 2019, Washington D.C.) – The Higher Education Consortium for Special Education (HECSE) is pleased that the House Subcommittee on Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2020 draft bill provides badly needed increases for programs that address the shortage of special education personnel and special education research.   … Continue Reading HECSE Applauds Funding Increases to Prepare New Educators and Expand Research

HECSE Applauds Funding Increases to Prepare New Educators and Expand Research2019-05-08T14:16:16+00:00
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