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Posted: May 8, 2012
The Minnesota Board of Teaching recently adopted revised Special Education licensure rules in all fields, including the Core Skills for Teachers of Special Education. In addition, the Board has established two new licensure fields: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Academic and Behavioral Strategist (ABS).
Posted: April 25, 2012
Minnesota Department of Education writes:
As you know, in February, Minnesota’s No Child Left Behind waiver request was approved by the U.S. Department of Education. As a result of this waiver approval, Minnesota is now transitioning to a new system of school recognition, accountability and support.
The heart of this new system is a new way of measuring schools called the Multiple Measurement Rating (MMR), and a new set of school accountability designations. One condition of Minnesota’s approved waiver is to calculate the MMR for all schools in the state before the end of this school year using previous year’s data, and to designate Reward, Focus and Priority Schools based on the MMR calculation. MDE has been working with data from 2011 and 2010 to satisfy this requirement, and now has a timeline in place for releasing this data to districts and the public.
On May 14, all districts will have access to MMR data for their district, and will be able to see which of their schools have been designated as Reward, Focus and Priority Schools through the secure data center on the MDE website. Following that release, districts will have an opportunity to prepare for the public release of MMR data by working with MDE staff to understand what it means for their schools going forward. On May 22, all MMR data and school designations will be made available to the media and posted to the MDE website for full public release.
We understand this is a major transition for districts, and that there will be confusion about some of these changes. We strongly recommend that you use the coming month to learn more about the new system. There are several help documents posted on our website.
Posted: April 20, 2012
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day (Awareness Day) collaborating organizations cordially invite you to join us for the 2012 Awareness Day national event, Heroes of Hope, on Wednesday, May 9, at The George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
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Give a Car, Help a Child through PACER
Posted: April 19, 2012
Selling your used vehicle is a hassle, but donating your car to PACER’s Give a Car, Help a Child program is easy. By donating a vehicle to PACER, you can make a difference in the lives of children, including those with disabilities. You’ll also receive a tax deduction. Just call PACER to arrange a time when you would like to deliver your vehicle or have it picked up.
Find out more about how to donate your car
Posted: April 11, 2012
The rating change was announced Thursday after three words were eliminated from the original version. Now students will be able to see the film without their parents. Check out the “Bully” Facebook page for a list of locations where the movie will be shown.
Posted: March 19, 2012
Parents: Join the Conversation on the new PACER ParentsTalk blog. We’ll post the topics, you share what you know, and others will join the conversation. PACER parent advocates are monitoring the blog and posting responses. It’s a wonderful new way for parents of children with disabilities to communicate with each other.
FBI Director Honors PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center
Posted: March 19, 2012
PACER Center and Paula Goldberg, one of PACER’s founders and its executive director, were honored by FBI Director Robert Mueller III in Washington, D.C., on March 16. Mueller presented Goldberg with the prestigious Director’s Community Leadership Award in recognition of PACER’s national bullying prevention efforts. Julie Hertzog, director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, also attended the ceremony. The award is presented to individuals and organizations whose achievements in crime prevention and educational programs have made a positive difference in their communities. More
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Posted: March 19, 2012
A portion of all sales made through the PACER Mall will go directly to PACER. Buy Flowers, Magazines, Vacation Packages and more while supporting PACER with every purchase. Visit the PACER Center virtual mall now.
Posted: March 12, 2012
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The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center in conjunction with Easter Seals have released the “Volunteer Respite Manual: Creating Valuable Options for Family Caregivers” The purpose of the manual is to help community-based programs assess their individual needs, to help them plan and implement volunteer respite programs, and to assist state Lifespan Respite programs as they address the requirements of the program to build respite capacity through volunteer training and recruitment.
The Education Commission of the States recently released: 12 for 2012: Issues to Move Education Forward in 2012.
This report identifies 12 important issues on tap for 2012. How Safe is the Schoolhouse? An Analysis of State Seclusion and Restraint Laws and Policies (2012).
The report is a comprehensive description and analysis of state seclusion/restraint statutes, regulations, and nonbinding guidance in effect through 2012. It is designed for easy use. It also contains a brief executive summary, easy-to-use maps and charts, and a state-by-state summary. For Every Child, Multiple Measures: What Parents and Educators Want from K-12 Assessments is a new study the North West Evaluation Association (NWEA) and Grunwald Associates LLC. The study underscores parents' and educators’ desire for timely, actionable assessments that monitor individual student performance and progress across a range of subjects and skills to help improve teaching and learning.
Posted: March 8, 2012
CNN recently interviewed one of the producers of “All About Bullies… Big and Small,” which won the Grammy for Best Children’s Album. All of the proceeds from the sale of the CD go to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. See the Video
Restraint and Seclusion in Minnesota Schools — Parent Survey
Posted: February 28, 2012
PACER is partnering with the Minnesota Disability Law Center to learn more about restraint and seclusion of children with disabilities in Minnesota schools. If your child has been restrained (held so they couldn’t move) or secluded (placed in a room alone) this school year, please fill out this short online survey. The survey will take about 5 to 10 minutes and we will keep your name, your child’s name and any contact information confidential. You also have the option of not providing any contact information.
The survey is at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MNparentrestraintanddseclusionsurvey
Posted: February 22, 2012
In the wake of “National School Choice Week,” COPAA has released the brief "Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities: Preliminary Analysis of the Legal Issues and Concerns" written by the Center for Law and Education under contract with COPAA. The stated purpose of National School Choice Week is to “shine a spotlight on effective education options for every child.” Charter schools have long been touted as one of the most promising educational choice options, yet the research remains limited, inconsistent, and for the most part, inconclusive as to whether charter school students are actually more effectively learning and performing than students of similar backgrounds enrolled in traditional public schools. Disturbingly, data shows that students with disabilities (especially low incidence, more significant disabilities) are denied meaningful access to and a free appropriate public education within charter schools. Read more
PACER wins at the Grammy Awards! The album "All About Bullies ... Big and Small" collected music's highest award Sunday
Posted: 2/21/2012
the Grammy for Best Children's Album, and ALL sale proceeds go to PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Producer Steve Pullara gave a 'shout out' to PACER from the stage and again to throngs of international reporters on hand for the event.
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Posted: February 13, 2012
President Barack Obama announced recently that ten states that have agreed to implement bold reforms around standards and accountability will receive flexibility from the burdensome mandates of the federal education law known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). In exchange for this flexibility, these states have agreed to raise standards, improve accountability, and undertake essential reforms to improve teacher effectiveness. The ten states approved for flexibility are Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
In a White House announcement attended by state education officials, teachers, civil rights, and business leaders, the President will say that NCLB, which is five years overdue for a rewrite, is driving the wrong behaviors, from teaching to the test to federally determined, one-size-fits-all interventions. The President will call on Congress to work across the aisle to fix the law even as his administration offers solutions for states to help prepare all students for college and career readiness. Read More
EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering Camp for Girls (EX.I.T.E. Camp)
Posted: February 9, 2012
Come join us while we explore the world of science and technology. EX.I.T.E. offers opportunities for girls with disabilities in middle and high school to explore, create, invent, and even get messy with the science and technology of today.
K.W. Gregory was only 10 years old when she decided to find a way to stop the snow from going inside her mittens while playing outside. Brainstorming allowed her to invent wrisities that are now sold nation wide.
Thank goodness Ruth Wakefield did not get upset in 1930 when by mistake she invented the chocolate chip cookie. Ruth had intended for the chocolate chunks to melt and evenly distribute in the dough but instead the chunks stayed just the same resulting in the yummy cookie we call chocolate chip today.
The EX.I.T.E. program offers a variety of opportunities for middle school girls, as well as professionals.
Applications for the 2012 camp are currently available and due by May 1, 2012.
Posted: February 3, 2012
The Department of Education recently released a Dear Colleague letter and FAQ that help to ensure educational opportunities for children with disabilities are provided free from disability discrimination.
Read the press release where you can view the letter and FAQ: Ed.gov press release
Posted: February 3, 2012
A National Update of Case Law 1998 to the Present under the IDEA and Section 504/A.D.A. by noted legal expert Perry Zirkel. This compendium of litigation will be helpful for anyone looking for the legal history of the case law under these three important civil rights laws with respect to educating children and youth with disabilities. To download a copy of this publication, click here.
Posted: February 3, 2012
When you visit literacy.nationaldb.org you will find strategies, examples and resources that build on communication as the foundation for early literacy and move children along a continuum toward ever-increasing skill levels.
Posted: January 31, 2012
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares today, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787 2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. Read More
PACER staff conducting webinar on bullying in the workplace.
Posted: January 20, 2012
The issue of bullying is one of national significance. Bullying behavior in the workplace is a topic that is also a growing concern. Sean Roy, PACER staff and partner in the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (www.ncwd-youth.info), will conduct a webinar on bullying in the workplace for the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) on February 23, 2012.
The webinar will provide a review on what we know about bullying in general, describe workplace bullying, and offer strategies for addressing workplace bullying. This webinar is aimed at workforce development professionals, but would also be appropriate for parents, educators, youth, or anyone interested in the topic.
The webinar costs $35 for NAWDP members and $50 for non-members. Register Here
Posted: January 6, 2012
On December 23rd, OSEP released its 30th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Posted: January 12, 2012
The first article appeared in the Washington Post’s housing section and is an article on universal design, housing and veterans. The article focuses on universal design concepts developed by NIDRR grantees over the last several decades, and it specifically mentions a NIDRR grantee: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Universal Design at the University of Buffalo. Read the Full Story
The second article is a feature in the New York Times Health section and features NIDRR’s long-time grantee, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the head of its brain injury program, Dr. Jeffrey Kreutzer, and his research on the impact of brain injury on families and depression. VCU was one of the original five Traumatic Brain Injury model systems. Dr. Kreutzer’s research has been supported in part by funding from NIDRR. Read The Full Story
Posted: December 21, 2011
- iLearn, iGrow, iPlay: New technology Benefits young Children with Disabilities
- PACER Answers Frequently Asked Questions
- Make Life Easier with These Tips for Running Errands
- Help Your Young Child with These Resources
Posted: November 30, 2011
ST. PAUL, Minn. - One week after the state's attorney general proposed tougher laws for reporting bullying at school, Gov. Mark Dayton announced an executive order that will establish a bullying task force to engage students and recommend changes.
Minnesota has one of the weakest bullying laws in the nation, and Dayton said that's why the group of no more than 15 -- including the commissioners of education and public safety -- is important. Read More
Posted: November 30, 2011
St. Paul, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton says he'd like to update the state's bullying prevention law, but he's unlikely to push for changes before the 2013 session.
Dayton on Tuesday announced a task force to consider options for changing the law and other bullying prevention policies. However, that panel's recommendations won't be due until next summer, after next year's session is over.
The governor said Minnesotans would universally agree that students deserve to go to school without fear of being bullied or harassed — but that's not happening.
"Children in Minnesota being subjected to a form of harassement; a form of emotional torture — and people in authority are not responding and not preventing that and not acting upon it," Dayton said. "It's just something that's so un-Minnesotan that it's hard to fathom."
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Posted: November 14, 2011
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center will be honored during the presentation of a highly prized FBI award. FBI Special Agent in Charge Donald E. Oswald, of the Minneapolis FBI Office, will present the Director’s Community Leadership Award at the ceremony. The award will also be presented by FBI Director Robert Mueller III in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2012. Established in 1990, the Director’s Community Leadership Award is presented each year on behalf of the Director of the FBI to individuals and organizations whose achievements in crime prevention and educational programs have made a positive difference in their communities. Each of the FBI field offices annually recommends to the FBI Director one person or organization deemed worthy of this prestigious award. The Minneapolis FBI Division represents Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
“Each year the FBI searches for an individual or an organization that has made a positive impact on the community, and PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center is among the best in the country,” said Kyle Loven, FBI Minneapolis Division.
Posted: November 2, 2011
The Resource Directory is a searchable database of FASD-friendly professionals and programs such as diagnostic clinics, therapists, support groups and more. You can find resources based on type and location. You can find the Resource Directory here.
Posted: October 27, 2011
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- It knows no boundaries and, no matter the school, it's likely somebody has suffered from bullying at least one time or another.
"I was picked on for what race I looked like and so I found myself not liking being half black or half white cause other people didn't like it," explained Tessa Gundy.
"All my life I've been bullied due to my hearing loss that I was born with," added Michael Moen.
On Wednesday, a flash mob-like dance at the Perpich Center for Arts Education is meant to help all that have been bullied before. The "Unity Dance Day" is sponsored by Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center. The day has students putting on their dancing shoes in the name of bullying prevention. See the full article from kare 11
Fall 2011 Edition of the PACER Partners newsletter is now availible online
Posted: October 19, 2011
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Posted: October 17, 2011
A new national survey of 1,000 adults with children commissioned by the Child Mind Institute investigated parents' awareness of and concerns about psychiatric and learning issues in their children. The key findings were as follows:
- Nearly one in four parents, or 22%, reports being concerned about a child's mental health.
- Children identified by their parents as having mental health issues show more than double the rate of problematic and dangerous behaviors—including alcohol and drug abuse, suspension from school, and suicide attempts—of children in the whole sample.
- While most parents with concerns sought treatment (87%), almost half (43%) waited more than a year and nearly a quarter (22%) waited more than two years to get help.
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Fall 2011 edition of the Pacesetter newsletter is now availible online
Posted: October 17, 2011
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Posted: October 12, 2011
Ellen DeGeneres is wearing ORANGE today for PACER's Unity Day! Will you join her and show the world that you're against bullying? Make it Orange and Make it End!
Posted: October 12, 2011
Facebook has changed thier Facebook Safety page logo in support of Unity Day.
"Today is Unity Day! Unity Day is an initiative sponsored by PACER that encourages people to express a message of support to those who have been bullied. At Facebook Safety we are participating by changing our profile picture to orange. We hope you will do something to get involved in this great event!" - fbsafety
Posted: October 6, 2011
This InfoBrief was developed by PACER Center in partnership with the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth. The InfoBrief is designed to help youth, including youth with disabilities, recognize signs of bullying in the workplace. It offers examples of bullying situations at work and strategies to help address the issue. Much is understood about the negative consequences of bullying at school, but youth should also be made aware that bullying does not always end at school and is often encountered at work.
Facebook posted on its Safety page today about PACER's Unity Day on Oct. 12
Posted: October 5, 2011
Facebook Safety: On October 12th we encourage you to wear orange and participate in PACER's Unity Day to express support for those who have experienced bullying. At Facebook Safety, we will be changing our profile picture to the color orange. What will you do?
New! - Free Song Download availible on the National Bullying Prevention Center Facebook Page
Posted: October 5, 2011
Support the National Bullying Prevention Center on Facebook and receive a free music download from Orange Avenue.
Minnesota Governor, Mark Dayton, has signed a State of Minnesota Proclamation designating October as Bullying Prevention Month.
Posted: October 4, 2011
View the proclamation here.
Posted: October 4, 2011
Thank you to everyone who came to PACER’s second annual Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Saturday, Oct. 1. More than 300 people participated in the event, which kicked off PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month of October. Local news station WCCO was the media partner for the Run, Walk, Roll. You can read WCCO’s story on the event here. Local news station KSTP also covered the event. More
Posted: October 4, 2011
On Sept. 19, the campaign launched its Stop Bullying: Speak Up Facebook app. The app is a social media pledge that encourages students, parents, and educators to make a personal commitment to help stop bullying. The app also has a "Take Action Center" with tools and resources on bullying prevention, including a link to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.
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Posted: October 4, 2011
NORTHFIELD, Minn. (WCCO) — Bullies are forcing more than 160,000 kids across the country to stay home from school every day. Fear of an attack or intimidation can have an impact that lasts a lifetime.
Kelly Miland, 20, knows firsthand how terrifying it can be to become the target of a bully.
“Back then, I didn’t know what bullying was until a couple of years later,” said Kelly, who was the victim of a bully.
During her freshman year at Northfield High School, her family noticed a change in her normally upbeat personality.
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Posted: October 4, 2011
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Sorry. The old saying needs some revamping in this age. Verbal as well as online bullying not only hurts, it can linger far longer than fractures or black eyes.
Now, I'm not a helicopter parent, or I try not to be. There's some things I feel my child will need to find a way to handle if it ever gets problematic. It does build self-sufficiency and character and prepares them for a world that can be quite mean and not always nice. I emphasize here that it's not the bullying that builds the character. It's the proper and effective response to it.
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Posted: September 30, 2011
During PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month in October, CRUNCH Fitness is partnering with PACER by donating $1 for every person who “checks in” on Facebook to any of its locations. CRUNCH members’ Facebook friends will know that they’ve checked in and supported PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. If you’re not a CRUNCH member, you can still support PACER by checking in to CRUNCH on Facebook, and you’ll even receive a free guest pass!
Posted: September 28, 2011
SAINT LOUIS PARK, Minn. -- The Orioles of St. Louis Park High did not fare well on the football field Friday night, losing their homecoming game to Spring Lake Park. But this week the student body scored a different kind of victory, when it was time to elect a king.
They crowned Jake Hamilton, a special needs student, as homecoming king of the high school in this Minneapolis suburb.
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Posted: September 28, 2011
Final regulations governing Part C (Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) were posted in the Federal Register on September 28, 2011.
Posted: September 27, 2011
Before Wednesday, the only wheelchair-accessible vehicles available to the public were aftermarket conversions that generally came with structural modifications and a price tag ranging from $50,000 to $80,000.
Now, a startup company called the Vehicle Production Group (VPG) has released the first vehicle specifically assembled to accommodate people in wheelchairs, with an MSRP of $39,950.
The vehicle is called the MV-1, which stands for Mobility Vehicle 1, and it was built for the disabled community.
Posted: September 26, 2011
PACER’s Elizabeth Ross and Dr. Barry Garfinkel, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, spoke to KARE 11 on Sept. 24 about PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month of October and what students, parents, and communities can do to help end bullying. Watch the full interview here.
Posted: September 16, 2011
The U.S. Department of Education today released the final regulations for the early intervention program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These final regulations will help improve services and outcomes for America's infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
Part C is a $436 million program administered by states that serves infants and toddlers through age 2 with developmental delays or who have diagnosed physical or mental conditions with high probabilities of resulting in developmental delays. Read More
Posted: August 29, 2011
The reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 2004 and the related regulations adopted in 2006 brought significant changes in federal monitoring of states' implementation of the federal law. The requirements in Sections 616 and 642 of the law required that each state develop a State Performance Plan (SPP) to evaluate its efforts in implementing the requirements and purposes of IDEA and describe how it will improve its implementation over a period of six years. IDEA also requires each state to report annually to the U.S. Secretary of Education on the progress it has made that year in meeting the measurable and rigorous targets established in its six-year SPP. This is known as the Annual Performance Report (APR).
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) asked Project Forum, in collaboration with the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities' Education Taskforce to conduct a policy forum to obtain broad stakeholder input on implementation of the SPP/APR system to assist OSEP in its review of the impact of the SPP/APR and recommendations to make it more child and family outcome-oriented. Prior to the forum, OSEP held two webinars for forum participants to review aspects of the SPP/APR requirements and process. Read the Findings here.
Posted: August 24, 2011
Check out the re-designed website that includes brand new navigation to make it easier to find all of the videos, stories, toolkits and more that the site offers. And while your there be sure to sign the Digital Petition and add your voice to the cause. Go To the National Bullying Prevention Center site now.
Posted: August 22, 2011
The start of school is just around the corner, and many parents are working to get their children ready to go. Yet, that can be challenging for children with mental health issues or learning disabilities, so FOX 9 News spoke with Renelle Nelson, of the Pacer Center, about the issue.
Posted: August 10, 2011
Yesterday in Minneapolis, PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center presented Ellen DeGeneres with its first ever National Leadership Award for her strong support of bullying prevention. PACER's Executive Director Paula Goldberg thanked the comedian and talk show host for leading the movement in raising awareness of this important issue. DeGeneres supports PACER's bullying prevention resources and has shared them on her website.
Posted: August 10, 2011
The reports examine the issues around reentry, some of the options available for youth to reenter school, strategies for locating and reenrolling out-of-school youth, and the characteristics of some existing reentry programs.
These documents may be downloaded from the NDPC-SD website.
Another related resource is the Center’s new database of reentry programs.
Posted: August 1, 2011
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) released its biennial report: State of Learning Disabilities: Facts, Trends and Indicators. This publication provides the authoritative national and state-by-state snapshot of learning disabilities (LD) in the United States.
The report looks at the impact of learning disabilities on the educational success and employment of individuals with LD and also clarifies what is, and what is not, a learning disability.
Key findings of the report include:
- 2.5 million public school students have learning disabilities and are eligible to receive special education – representing 42% of the 5.9 million students with disabilities, down from a high of over 50% a decade ago.
- Learning disabilities do not include conditions such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, intellectual disabilities, autism, deafness and blindness yet such conditions are often confused with LD.
- More students with LD are graduating with a regular high school diploma (64%) than only a decade ago (52%) and fewer students with learning disabilities are dropping out of school (22%) than in 1999 (40%).
- Students with LD attend postsecondary education at lower rates than their non-disabled peers. Only 10% of students with learning disabilities enrolled in a 4-year college within 2 years of leaving high school.
- Adults with learning disabilities still struggle to find employment (55% employed) compared to their non-disabled peers (76% employed) with 39% of adults with LD not in the workforce.
Register now for PACER’s Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Oct. 1, or host one in your community!
Posted: July 29, 2011
Join PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center on Oct. 1 in Bloomington, Minn., for the second annual Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying! The Run, Walk, Roll event will kick off PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month of October. Communities nationwide can also join forces with the National Bullying Prevention Center by planning their own Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying using PACER’s free toolkit, available at PACER.org/bullying. Communities are encouraged to donate the proceeds from their event to the National Bullying Prevention Center.
Posted: July 21, 2011
During its “Mean Stinks” campaign, Secret Deodorant is partnering with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center by donating proceeds from the sales of Secret Clinical Strength. Just fill in the online form and Secret will send you a coupon for $1 off any one Secret Clinical Strength. For every coupon redeemed, Secret will donate a $1 to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.
Posted: July 14, 2011
The Autism Fact Sheet is available in Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese from http://uscucedd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=455&Itemid=426.
The USC UCEDD completed an extensive review process in developing these translations, consulting both parents and health care professionals. The Autism Fact Sheet provides a one-page tool for clinicians to share with families, to raise awareness about developmental delay, which may be related to autism or other developmental disabilities. The fact sheet encourages parents who have concerns about their child’s development to speak with their doctor.
You can also contact Cary Kreutzer, MPH, RD at ckreutzer@chla.usc.edu to obtain copies or if you have any questions.
English and Spanish versions of the fact sheet are available from the CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/downloads.html.
New publications from the Simon Technology Center
Posted: July 8, 2011
 EZ AT II, A guide for parents and professionals who want to help infants and toddlers with disabilities participate more fully in daily activities with the use of assistive technology. For ages birth to 3.- Accessible Instructional Materials: A Technical Guide for Families and Advocates, This guide describes what types of accessible instructional materials (AIM) are available, why a student may need AIM, the process for making decisions about AIM, and what supports are necessary to effectively utilize them. Also includes what types of specialized formats are available and how to promote their use.
- Accessible Instructional Materials: Basics for Families,This booklet helps parents decide whether their child needs accessible instructional materials (AIM), what specialized format the student needs, how to access these materials, and what supports the student needs to use AIM.
- See more STC publications
Posted: July 8, 2011
PACER advocate Lynn Miland, her
daughters Maggie and Kelly, and
PACER Executive Director Paula
F. Goldberg were a few of the 150
students, parents, nonprofit leaders,
business leaders and others invited to
attend the White House Conference
on Bullying Prevention on March 10.
President Barack Obama, the Department
of Education and the Department
of Health and Human Services
welcomed people to the conference
who have been affected by bullying,
as well as those who are taking action
to address it. Read More
Posted: June 29, 2011
Award-winning actress, author, and activist Marlo Thomas posted a Huffington Post article yesterday titled “Summer Bullying Prevention Tips for Your Family.” The article included a link to PACER’s KidsAgainstBullying.org website.
Posted: June 7, 2011
... After entering a peer advocate program through PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, Kailey has learned instead to stand up for others.
Read the full story here
Posted: June 2, 2011
A new Minnesota law governing the use of seclusion and restraint procedures for children with disabilities takes effect Aug. 1.
According to Minnesota Statute 125A.094, each school that intends to use physical holding or seclusion must maintain and make publicly accessible a restrictive procedures plan for children with disabilities. Before using a room for seclusion, schools must receive written notice from local authorities that any room used for seclusion complies with applicable building codes. Schools must also register the room with the Minnesota Department of Education. In addition, the new law prohibits physical holding that restricts or impairs a child’s ability to breathe. Read the law here
Posted: June 2, 2011
The Justice Department announced today a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Wells Fargo & Company to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities to Wells Fargo’s services nationwide. Read the Press Release here
Posted: May 24, 2011
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Posted: May 20, 2011
Paula F. Goldberg, executive director of PACER Center, testified about bullying prevention for students with disabilities at a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Hearing on Friday, May 13 in Washington, D.C. The testimony includes recommendations to address bullying of students with disabilities.
Posted: May 20, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio’s Midday program presented a forum on bullying in Minnesota schools including students, parents, teachers, and a panel of experts on May 18. Paula Goldberg, PACER’s executive director, was a panel member. The forum tops off a special series of reports on bullying from Minnesota Public Radio News. Listen to the forum here.
Podcast answers questions about postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities:
Posted: May 9, 2011
PACER has collaborated with Think College to create a podcast designed to answer questions families may have about postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. Think College is an initiative of the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Postsecondary experiences can improve employment outcomes as adults. This podcast answers some basic questions families may have as they begin this process. Go To the Parents and Families’ Frequently Asked Questions Podcast
Posted: May 6, 2011
Join IBM employees on June15th as they celebrate a century of social engagement. IBM invites you to join them in an event focusing on getting youth excited about Science, Engineering and Technology. PACER is excited to be one of the partnering agencies hosting this fun filled event. This event is for boys and girls ages 10-17 with all disabilities. Parents must attend to provide supervision during the event. Activities include: Introduction to the computer called Watson and Puppy Palace. There will also be a computer-based scavenger hunt and other interactive exhibits. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Each session is limited to 30 participants.
Register for Session I (9am-11:30pm) | Register for Session II (1:00pm-3:30pm)
Posted: May 6, 2011
www.rti4success.org - Learn about RTI, View an array of types of resources like videos, webinars, briefs, question and answers.
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