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Zero Tolerance in Schools: Why They Don't Work.

A student brings Benadryl to school. Not marijuana or a weapon–Benadryl. The same allergy medication that the school nurse already knows he needs. And ...
Most of the questions that I receive as a special education advocates are about the implementation of the IEP. Let’s face it. IEPs are not an easy document to understand at times because of its length ...
Functional Social Isolation (FSI) describes a proposed form of social disconnection in the digital era, wherein individuals are physically co-present yet psychologically detached during pervasive ...
Arkansas' Teacher and Student Protection Act is forcing school districts to make faster decisions when a student with a ...
September 24, 2026: NJCAT Refresh Tracked Changes - this refreshed NJCAT version is expected to go live in late 2027. It is not live currently. The New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) is ...
The federal government is seeking to seize nearly $18.8 million in cash, bank funds, and precious metals as part of a civil forfeiture case alleging a Detroit-area behavioral health provider defrauded ...
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a proactive, evidence-based approach to identify, assess, and help individuals who exhibit concerning and threatening behaviors. The goal is to ...
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a systematic, evidence-based process used by schools, workplaces, and law enforcement to identify, assess, and manage individuals who may pose a ...
Motor observation (MO) and concurrent observation and physical practice (MP) are two commonly used approaches during early motor skill acquisition. This study tests an integrated Action Observation ...
Providing meaningful support begins with understanding the unique needs, strengths, and challenges of each individual. Whether in schools, healthcare settings, or behavioral support programs, a ...