Mount Diablo Unified Community Advisory Committee on Special Education

The CAC sponsors this blog for everyone in the Mount Diablo Unified School District community who has an interest in special education and students with special needs.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Special Education in the News



GAO: Transition for Students With Disabilities Can, Must Improve


Back to school guide for special needs families

Access to high tech a challenge for students with disabilities


Alexa Posny to Step Down as Federal Special Education Chief 


Posted by Mt Diablo Unified School District Community Advisory Committee at 3:52 PM
Labels: Alexa Posny, back to school tips for parents, GAO Report, high tech for students with disabilities
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