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Current Topics in Special Education

You’re invited to join MASE for a discussion on Current Topics in Special Education!

Please read one (or both) article(s) before the session and come prepared to share your insights, ideas and questions with others in small groups.  We look forward to seeing you there!  

Current Topics in Special Education - Take One

Tuesday, July 16
12:00-1:00 pm
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“The Number of Students in Special Education Has Doubled in the Past 45 Years"
Education Week, July 31, 2023
by Eesha Pendharkar | Read it here!

• Use Socratic Questioning Techniques to discuss this article in your group.

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“How Can a Student with Severe Disabilities Be in a Fifth-Grade Class When He Can’t Do Fifth-Grade Level Work?” Misapplying the Least Restrictive Environment, Research And Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
Sage Publications, October 2019
by Michael F. Giangreco | Read it here!

• Use the Golden Line Protocol to discuss this article in your group.​

Current Topics in Special Education - Take Two

Monday, August 12
12:00-1:00 pm
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“A Research Review of Zones of Regulation Program” | Read it here!
The Journal of Special Education
Mason, B., Leaf J.B., & Gerhardt P.F.
Sage Publications, 2024 

• Use the Four As Text Protocol to discuss this article in your group.

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“Why School Absences Have ‘Exploded’ Almost Everywhere” | Read it here!
New York Times
Mervosh, S. & Paris F., May 2024 

• Use the Connect - Extend - Challenge protocolto discuss this article in your group.

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