The United States guarantees 7.2 million students with disabilities an equal education. But the system is broken. For this package, we spoke with students, parents, teachers, and advocates about the ...

An Individualized Education Program, generally referred to as an IEP, is often necessary for a child with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability to succeed. The law supporting your ...

Over the past decade, the number of students with disabilities has been increasing, and there’s also a special education teacher shortage. That has made individualized education programs, which ...

Choosing the right special education placement is a collaborative and legally guided process that shapes a child’s learning experience. From evaluations to IEP meetings, each step focuses on balancing ...

A stated goal of the Trump administration is to dismantle the federal Department of Education. During the latest government shutdown, the administration announced the firing of dozens of employees in ...

Neighborhood still shaken after scrap yard fire causes immediate concern Crews were still on the scene in Westport on Tuesday, after a scrap yard fire left a neighborhood smothered in smoke. Crews ...

Samantha Kervin just finished her first year of high school at West Shore Jr./Sr. High School. But school hasn't always been easy for her. Back in second grade, her teacher knew she was struggling to ...

Special education is designed to ensure students with disabilities can have their educational needs met, according to the U.S. Department of Education. In Wisconsin, there’s a wide range of reasons ...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City School Chancellor David Banks announced a system-wide effort to re-imagine school special education programs to better serve students. "Our dedicated educators ...