CEC Policy Insider

U.S. Secretary of Education and Top Special Education Official Answer Questions During CEC Twitter Town Hall

Last week, during CEC’s Annual Convention, CEC members and twitter followers from across the country came together to participate in a Twitter Town Hall with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Alexa Posny.  

Secretary Duncan and Assistant Secretary Posny answered a variety of questions on subjects such as Response to Intervention, the Workforce Investment Act, funding for IDEA Part B grants, physical education inclusion for students with disabilities and access to technology.  Of particular interest to CEC members were the Department’s following tweets:

Hungry for More Special Education Policy Info; CEC Webinars Give Cutting-Edge Insight

Pay for performance.  Teacher evaluation systems. No Child Left Behind. Budget Cuts. 

The political climate and Congressional stalemates of the past several months have left many of us wondering about the future of education and policy funding. CEC's Policy and Advocacy team will explore the most controversial issues under consideration for a new Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including educator evaluation (based in part on test scores and impacting teacher compensation), restraint and seclusion, charter schools, accountability, and assessment. The team will also explore the latest in the federal budget talks, what the debt ceiling deal really means, what you need to know about the Special Joint Congressional Committee, and what will happen - including funding cuts - if Congress can't agree.

Join us on October 13th and December 6^th for:

• Capitol Controversy: How the Political Climate is Shaping Education Policy

Thu., Oct. 13, 2011 4:00PM – 5:00PM ET

• Hang On! Federal Budget: What Do Special Educators Really Need to Know?

Tue., Dec. 6, 2011 4:00PM – 5:00PM ET

 

Click here for more information!

Federal Hiring Event for People With Disabilities

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Department of Labor (DOL’s) Office of Disability Employment Policy are pleased to announce a day of hiring people with disabilities. Learn more about the Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities on April 26, held in Washington, DC, by clicking here. 
Prospective applicants can find information on:
 
•    Agencies participating in the Event
•    Available positions and locations
•    The application process for applicants, including documentation required
•    Training for applicants and managers on the “Schedule A” process
•    Web-based training tools with information on preparing for the event and interview
                            •    Frequently asked questions
 
This invitation-only event is for people with disabilities who will have an opportunity to be interviewed by hiring managers.  To be considered for positions throughout the United States, in the Federal government, and to receive an invitation to attend, resumes, along with appropriate documentation should be submitted to hiringevent@opm.gov, between March 8 to March 24.  You may also submit resumes and documentation directly to participating agencies.