There is a saying in special education that “it’s all about the students.” But who is taking care of the people taking care of the students? The folks working in special education have some of the hardest and most heart-wrenching jobs in all of education. It is a labor of love, but with a lack of funding, resources and support
Here at eLuma, we have great hope for special education. We recently returned from Biloxi, Mississippi, where we attended the 2018 CASE (Council of Administrators of Special Education) Annual Fall Conference. While there, we had the wonderful opportunity to meet with and learn from local, state and national special education leaders like Dr. Mary Lynn Boscardin, Phyllis Wolfram, Erin
Here at eLuma, we are impressed and encouraged by the leadership in special education. Not only have they dedicated their lives to serving students with disabilities, but they are articulate, thoughtful and keenly focused on solving the most critical special education issues. While attending the 2018 Special Education Legislative Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, we had a chance
Have you seen the ASHA Report for SLP Workforce and Work Conditions? It provides some amazing and comprehensive research into the minds of working speech-language pathologists (SLPs) all across the country.
– 84% of SLPs worked full time.
– 87% were salaried.
– 54% reported that there were more job openings than job seekers in their type of facility.
– Parents who were
We’re thrilled to discover that Laurie Vanderploeg was just named as U.S. Department of Education Director for the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
Laurie VanderPloeg continues to show a deep commitment to special education. She has had a lengthy and distinguished career, but also has raised a son with disabilities. These experiences expanded her understanding and empathy for the struggle that students with disabilities go through. “My passion is to
