The Iowa Department of Education this week announced the hires of two statewide officials and five regional special education directors, one of whom will hold titles that fall into both categories.

Special ed students from SMEC got hands-on work experience at GrandMa's Donuts & Coffee. The students learned skills such as taking orders, handling money, preparing pastries and coffee ...

A record number of students nationally receive special education services, yet resources and qualified staff are in short supply. Without enough money, kids’ needs may not get identified ...

Data on restraint for private special education schools is much more scarce, but some states show disturbing trends. In California, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode ...

CCA reviewed the special education records of 10 young men incarcerated at Manson — including Anthony — and found that most of them had experienced learning difficulties in elementary school.

CEDAR VALLEY — Two Cedar Valley educators are getting a financial boost to help prepare their students for life beyond the classroom. Nikki Bergmeier and Jacki Simms have each been awarded $500 ...