Special Education Media and Engagement Updates

Radio Spot on Changes in Special Education in OUSD KQED Radio News, 88.5 FM This will air either tonight, Thursday, 4/14, at the top of the hour at 5:00pm, 6:00pm or 7:00 pm OR Friday morning, 4/15, at the top of the hour at 6:00am, 7:00am or 8:00am. ******************************************************************* Board of Education Community Engagement on Special Education From OUSD website: Please join us for the next monthly Board of Education Community Engagement Event. The purpose of these events is to ensure that board members are setting the conditions for community members to receive a deeper understanding of various district initiatives. The format of this event is a general overview on a topic followed by small group breakouts allowing for greater discussion, closing out the evening with a comment section. The topic of this event will be Special Education. April 25, 2016; 5:30PM-8:00PM Elmhurst/Alliance Middle School 1800 98th Avenue, 94603 ******************************************************************* Link to article: "Effectiveness of Special Education: Is Placement the Critical Factor?" http://www.princeton.edu/futureofchildren/publications/docs/06_01_04.pdf