no Study: Dental fluorosis generally less noticeable over time By www.ada.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0600 Results from a University of Iowa College of Dentistry study suggest that mild and moderate dental fluorosis is generally less noticeable over time, validating the beliefs of some supporters of community water fluoridation that there have been overestimates of fluorosis prevalence made by anti-fluoridation activists. Full Article
no Illinois orthodontist wins ADA Stanford Award for retainer research By www.ada.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:11:00 -0600 An Illinois orthodontist won the American Dental Association's 2019 John W. Stanford New Investigator Award for her research paper evaluating the effects of eight cleaning methods on copolyester polymer, a material commonly used in clear thermoplastic retainers. Full Article
no Study: Evidence does not support classifying fluoride as cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard By www.ada.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:53:00 -0500 The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced March 5 that it does not find that the National Toxicology Program adequately supported its conclusion that fluoride is “presumed” to be a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to humans. Full Article
no ADA develops guidance on dental emergency, nonemergency care By www.ada.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:41:00 -0500 The ADA provided its members and their patients detailed guidance on March 18 on what to consider dental emergencies and nonemergencies dental care as part of an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, and alleviate the burden on hospital and emergency departments. Full Article
no ADA, other organizations outline economic response needs to survive pandemic By www.ada.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:16:00 -0500 The ADA and nearly 100 other organizations are asking Congress and the White House to help businesses survive the coronavirus crisis by reducing their costs and increasing their cash flow as much as possible in the coming weeks. Full Article
no How dentists can keep the lights on during economic downturn By www.ada.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:33:00 -0500 The ADA is streaming a free practice management webinar March 25 designed to help dentists predict short- and long-term impacts on their business operations during tough economic times and teach them how taking the right steps now can minimize their risk during the COVID-19 outbreak and its aftermath. Full Article
no ADA Member Advantage-endorsed company, Lenovo, offers remote work and school solutions By www.ada.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:48:00 -0500 Given recent school cancellations and state orders to shelter in place, some households may be experiencing the strain of sharing family computers. ADA Member Advantage states that members are eligible for savings of up to 46% on select items from their endorsed technology provider, Lenovo, during a special sale on computers. Full Article
no Small Business Administration: Dentists can apply for both economic injury disaster and paycheck protection program loans By www.ada.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:28:00 -0500 Dentists can apply for both Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program 7(a) loans, the Small Business Administration told the American Dental Association on April 6. Full Article
no ADA seeks participants for 2020 SNODENT review By www.ada.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:54:00 -0500 The American Dental Association is seeking qualified individuals to join a canvass committee to consider approval of the 2020 revision of the Systemized Nomenclature of Dentistry. Full Article
no ADA free webinar exploring radiographs, diagnostic imaging By www.ada.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:30:00 -0500 In a time when teledentistry is gaining more attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ADA will stream a free webinar in May that takes a close look at the different types of images needed for diagnosis, treatment planning and operative procedures. Full Article
no North Carolina interactive map launches to help public find emergency dental treatment during pandemic By www.ada.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:07:00 -0500 A North Carolina oral health coalition, in collaboration with multiple state partners, has developed an interactive map to help guide the public to sites where emergency dental services are available throughout the Tar Heel State both during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. Full Article
no SBA changes grant computation for Economic Injury Disaster Loans By www.ada.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:34:00 -0500 The ADA has received updated information from the Small Business Administration regarding grant advances on Economic Injury Disaster Loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
no Northern California dentist heads to Uganda, ends up becoming a humanitarian By www.ada.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:32:00 -0500 Traveling with purpose is what has led Nevada City, California-based general dentist Dr. Jean Creasey to a rural district in the southwestern region of Uganda over the past 15 years as a member of the Kellermann Foundation, treating and helping educate the villagers on the importance of good oral health as a way to a better future. Full Article
no SBA announces funding no longer available for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Paycheck Protection Program By www.ada.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:59:00 -0500 The Small Business Administration said that as of April 16, the agency is unable to accept any new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loans due to a lack of funding. Full Article
no Labor ends temporary nonenforcement of paid leave protections By www.ada.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:38:00 -0500 The U.S. Department of Labor announced April 20 that it is ending the temporary period of non-enforcement of paid leave protections under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Full Article
no ADA, others ask lawmakers to include nonprofits in COVID-19 legislation By www.ada.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:52:00 -0500 As Congress works on the next coronavirus-related relief package, the ADA and 37 other health care organizations are asking lawmakers to support nonprofit groups in those efforts. Full Article
no UCLA dental school researchers create nanoparticle that could improve bone defect treatment By www.ada.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:25:00 -0500 A team of researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry has developed a nanoparticle that could improve treatment for bone defects. Full Article
no HPI releases webinar on economic impact of COVID-19 By www.ada.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:59:00 -0500 The ADA Health Policy Institute held a webinar April 29 with leading experts from across the dental industry to discuss how COVID-19 has affected the dental economy and what they think the future will bring. Full Article
no Oil prices ease on renewed concern about a weaker economy By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:09:34 -0500 Crude oil prices fell Monday amid renewed concerns about potentially declining crude oil demand resulting from weaker economic outlook. Full Article
no State oil ADNOC sells 35 percent in refining to Eni, OMV By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:49:18 -0500 ADNOC sold a 20 percent state in its refinery operations to Italy's Eni and 15 percent to OMV, from Austria in one of the biggest refinery transactions ever. Full Article
no Cancer patients on Medicaid might not benefit from experimental treatments, study finds By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:00:57 -0400 Cancer patients on Medicaid or who don't have insurance benefit less from experimental treatments, even if they get into clinical trials, a study published Thursday by JAMA Network Open has found. Full Article
no Poverty, lack of insurance can make heart failure prognosis worse, AHA says By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:39:51 -0400 Poverty and poor or non-existent health insurance coverage might worsen the effects of heart failure, the American Heart Association said Thursday. Full Article
no Suicide risk high in first year after brain cancer diagnosis By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:28:09 -0400 People with brain cancer are at increased risk for suicide compared to the general population, particularly within the first year following diagnosis, a new analysis has found. Full Article
no CDC: Nearly 5,000 workers at meat processing plants diagnosed with COVID-19 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:01:15 -0400 Nearly 5,000 workers in 115 meat processing workers across 19 states have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to figures released Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
no Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: From Bright Spots to System Change By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:51:08 -0400 In the three years since the European migration and refugee crisis vividly captured public attention, a wave of innovative initiatives has emerged to help newcomers settle into receiving societies. Now, as the sense of crisis abates, this report explores what these initiatives will need to do to outlast the hype and produce lasting change on key integration issues such as housing, economic inclusion, and community building. Full Article
no Combination Therapy With Canagliflozin Plus Liraglutide Exerts Additive Effect on Weight Loss, but Not on HbA1c, in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-03-27T15:11:48-07:00 OBJECTIVETo examine the effect of combination therapy with canagliflozin plus liraglutide on HbA1c, endogenous glucose production (EGP), and body weight versus each therapy alone.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSForty-five patients with poorly controlled (HbA1c 7–11%) type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on metformin with or without sulfonylurea received a 9-h measurement of EGP with [3-3H]glucose infusion, after which they were randomized to receive 1) liraglutide 1.2 mg/day (LIRA); 2) canagliflozin 100 mg/day (CANA); or 3) liraglutide 1.2 mg plus canagliflozin 100 mg (CANA/LIRA) for 16 weeks. At 16 weeks, the EGP measurement was repeated.RESULTSThe mean decrease from baseline to 16 weeks in HbA1c was –1.67 ± 0.29% (P = 0.0001), –0.89 ± 0.24% (P = 0.002), and –1.44 ± 0.39% (P = 0.004) in patients receiving CANA/LIRA, CANA, and LIRA, respectively. The decrease in body weight was –6.0 ± 0.8 kg (P < 0.0001), –3.5 ± 0.5 kg (P < 0.0001), and –1.9 ± 0.8 kg (P = 0.03), respectively. CANA monotherapy caused a 9% increase in basal rate of EGP (P < 0.05), which was accompanied by a 50% increase (P < 0.05) in plasma glucagon-to-insulin ratio. LIRA monotherapy reduced plasma glucagon concentration and inhibited EGP. In CANA/LIRA-treated patients, EGP increased by 15% (P < 0.05), even though the plasma insulin response was maintained at baseline and the CANA-induced rise in plasma glucagon concentration was blocked.CONCLUSIONSThese results demonstrate that liraglutide failed to block the increase in EGP caused by canagliflozin despite blocking the rise in plasma glucagon and preventing the decrease in plasma insulin concentration caused by canagliflozin. The failure of liraglutide to prevent the increase in EGP caused by canagliflozin explains the lack of additive effect of these two agents on HbA1c. Full Article
no Prognostic Significance of Long-term HbA1c Variability for All-Cause Mortality in the ACCORD Trial By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-03-30T13:26:58-07:00 OBJECTIVEThe association between high glycemic variability and all-cause mortality has been widely investigated in epidemiological studies but rarely validated in glucose-lowering clinical trials. We aimed to identify the prognostic significance of visit-to-visit HbA1c variability in treated patients in the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial population.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSWe studied the risk of all-cause mortality in relation to long-term visit-to-visit HbA1c variability, expressed as coefficient of variation (CV), variability independent of the mean (VIM), and average real variability (ARV), from the 8th month to the transition. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate adjusted hazard ratio (HR) and 95% CI.RESULTSCompared with the standard therapy group (n = 4,728), the intensive therapy group (n = 4,755) had significantly lower mean HbA1c (6.6% [49 mmol/mol] vs. 7.7% [61 mmol/mol], P < 0.0001) and lower CV, VIM, and ARV (P < 0.0001). In multivariate adjusted analysis, all three HbA1c variability indices were significantly associated with total mortality in all patients as well as in the standard- and intensive-therapy groups analyzed separately. The hazard ratios for a 1-SD increase in HbA1c variability indices for the all-cause mortality were 1.19 and 1.23 in intensive and standard therapy, respectively. Cross-tabulation analysis showed the third tertile of HbA1c mean and VIM had significantly higher all-cause mortality (HR 2.05; 95% CI, 1.17–3.61; P < 0.01) only in the intensive-therapy group.CONCLUSIONSLong-term visit-to-visit HbA1c variability was a strong predictor of all-cause mortality. HbA1c VIM combined with HbA1c mean conferred an increased risk for all-cause mortality in the intensive-therapy group. Full Article
no Novel Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy in HNF4A-MODY By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-04-07T07:46:27-07:00 Full Article
no Wilson Disease With Novel Compound Heterozygote Mutations in the ATP7B Gene Presenting With Severe Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-04-14T15:58:25-07:00 OBJECTIVETo determine the relationship between ATP7B mutations and diabetes in Wilson disease (WD).RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSA total of 21 exons and exon-intron boundaries of ATP7B were identified by Sanger sequencing.RESULTSTwo novel compound heterozygous mutations (c.525 dupA/ Val176Serfs*28 and c.2930 C>T/ p.Thr977Met) were detected in ATP7B. After d-penicillamine (D-PCA) therapy, serum aminotransferase and ceruloplasmin levels in this patient were normalized and levels of HbA1c decreased. However, when the patient ceased to use D-PCA due to an itchy skin, serum levels of fasting blood glucose increased. Dimercaptosuccinic acid capsules were prescribed and memory recovered to some extent, which was accompanied by decreased insulin dosage for glucose control by 5 units.CONCLUSIONSThis is the first report of diabetes caused by WD. Full Article
no Clinical and Public Health Implications of 2019 Endocrine Society Guidelines for Diagnosis of Diabetes in Older Adults By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-04-23T12:17:35-07:00 OBJECTIVEScreening for diabetes is typically done using hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) or fasting plasma glucose (FPG). The 2019 Endocrine Society guidelines recommend further testing using an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in older adults with prediabetic HbA1c or FPG. We evaluated the impact of this recommendation on diabetes prevalence, eligibility for glucose-lowering treatment, and estimated cost of implementation in a nationally representative sample.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSWe included 2,236 adults aged ≥65 years without known diabetes from the 2005–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Diabetes was defined using: 1) the Endocrine Society approach (HbA1c ≥6.5%, FPG ≥126 mg/dL, or 2-h plasma glucose ≥200 mg/dL among those with HbA1c 5.7–6.4% or FPG 100–125 mg/dL); and 2) a standard approach (HbA1c ≥6.5% or FPG ≥126 mg/dL). Treatment eligibility was defined using HbA1c cut points (≥7 to ≥9%). OGTT screening costs were estimated using Medicare fee schedules.RESULTSDiabetes prevalence was 15.7% (~5.0 million) using the Endocrine Society’s approach and 7.3% (~2.3 million) using the standard approach. Treatment eligibility ranged from 5.4 to 0.06% and 11.8–1.3% for diabetes cases identified through the Endocrine Society or standard approach, respectively. By definition, diabetes identified exclusively through the Endocrine Society approach had HbA11c <6.5% and would not be recommended for glucose-lowering treatment. Screening all older adults with prediabetic HbA1c/FPG (~18.3 million) with OGTT could cost between $737 million and $1.7 billion.CONCLUSIONSAdopting the 2019 Endocrine Society guidelines would substantially increase the number of older adults classified as having diabetes, require significant financial resources, but likely offer limited benefits. Full Article
no Dietary Manganese, Plasma Markers of Inflammation, and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes in Postmenopausal Women: Findings From the Womens Health Initiative By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:59:59-07:00 OBJECTIVETo examine the association between manganese intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes in postmenopausal women and determine whether this association is mediated by circulating markers of inflammation.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSWe included 84,285 postmenopausal women without a history of diabetes from the national Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study (WHI-OS). Replication analysis was then conducted among 62,338 women who participated in the WHI-Clinical Trial (WHI-CT). Additionally, data from a case-control study of 3,749 women nested in the WHI-OS with information on biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction were examined using mediation analysis to determine the relative contributions of these known biomarkers by which manganese affects type 2 diabetes risk.RESULTSCompared with the lowest quintile of energy-adjusted dietary manganese, WHI-OS participants in the highest quintile had a 30% lower risk of type 2 diabetes (hazard ratio [HR] 0.70 [95% CI 0.65, 0.76]). A consistent association was also confirmed in the WHI-CT (HR 0.79 [95% CI 0.73, 0.85]). In the nested case-control study, higher energy-adjusted dietary manganese was associated with lower circulating levels of inflammatory biomarkers that significantly mediated the association between dietary manganese and type 2 diabetes risk. Specifically, 19% and 12% of type 2 diabetes risk due to manganese were mediated through interleukin 6 and hs-CRP, respectively.CONCLUSIONSHigher intake of manganese was directly associated with a lower type 2 diabetes risk independent of known risk factors. This association may be partially mediated by inflammatory biomarkers. Full Article
no Strict Preanalytical Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Blood Sample Handling Is Essential for Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:46:01-07:00 OBJECTIVEPreanalytical processing of blood samples can affect plasma glucose measurement because on-going glycolysis by cells prior to centrifugation can lower its concentration. In June 2017, ACT Pathology changed the processing of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) blood samples for pregnant women from a delayed to an early centrifugation protocol. The effect of this change on the rate of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis was determined.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSAll pregnant women in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are recommended for GDM testing with a 75-g OGTT using the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria. From January 2015 to May 2017, OGTT samples were collected into sodium fluoride (NaF) tubes and kept at room temperature until completion of the test (delayed centrifugation). From June 2017 to October 2018, OGTT samples in NaF tubes were centrifuged within 10 min (early centrifugation).RESULTSA total of 7,509 women were tested with the delayed centrifugation protocol and 4,808 with the early centrifugation protocol. The mean glucose concentrations for the fasting, 1-h and 2-h OGTT samples were, respectively, 0.24 mmol/L (5.4%), 0.34 mmol/L (4.9%), and 0.16 mmol/L (2.3%) higher using the early centrifugation protocol (P < 0.0001 for all), increasing the GDM diagnosis rate from 11.6% (n = 869/7,509) to 20.6% (n = 1,007/4,887).CONCLUSIONSThe findings of this study highlight the critical importance of the preanalytical processing protocol of OGTT blood samples used for diagnosing GDM. Delay in centrifuging of blood collected into NaF tubes will result in substantially lower rates of diagnosis than if blood is centrifuged early. Full Article
no Effects of Novel Dual GIP and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Tirzepatide on Biomarkers of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:52:43-07:00 OBJECTIVETo determine the effect of tirzepatide, a dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptors, on biomarkers of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSPatients with T2DM received either once weekly tirzepatide (1, 5, 10, or 15 mg), dulaglutide (1.5 mg), or placebo for 26 weeks. Changes from baseline in alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), keratin-18 (K-18), procollagen III (Pro-C3), and adiponectin were analyzed in a modified intention-to-treat population.RESULTSSignificant (P < 0.05) reductions from baseline in ALT (all groups), AST (all groups except tirzepatide 10 mg), K-18 (tirzepatide 5, 10, 15 mg), and Pro-C3 (tirzepatide 15 mg) were observed at 26 weeks. Decreases with tirzepatide were significant compared with placebo for K-18 (10 mg) and Pro-C3 (15 mg) and with dulaglutide for ALT (10, 15 mg). Adiponectin significantly increased from baseline with tirzepatide compared with placebo (10, 15 mg).CONCLUSIONSIn post hoc analyses, higher tirzepatide doses significantly decreased NASH-related biomarkers and increased adiponectin in patients with T2DM. Full Article
no Circulating Retinol-Binding Protein 4 Is Inversely Associated With Pancreatic {beta}-Cell Function Across the Spectrum of Glycemia By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:41:18-07:00 OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to examine the association of circulating retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) levels with β-cell function across the spectrum of glucose tolerance from normal to overt type 2 diabetes.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSA total of 291 subjects aged 35–60 years with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), newly diagnosed impaired fasting glucose or glucose tolerance (IFG/IGT), or type 2 diabetes were screened by a standard 2-h oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with the use of traditional measures to evaluate β-cell function. From these participants, 74 subjects were recruited for an oral minimal model test, and β-cell function was assessed with model-derived indices. Circulating RBP4 levels were measured by a commercially available ELISA kit.RESULTSCirculating RBP4 levels were significantly and inversely correlated with β-cell function indicated by the Stumvoll first-phase and second-phase insulin secretion indices, but not with HOMA of β-cell function, calculated from the 2-h OGTT in 291 subjects across the spectrum of glycemia. The inverse association was also observed in subjects involved in the oral minimal model test with β-cell function assessed by both direct measures and model-derived measures, after adjustment for potential confounders. Moreover, RBP4 emerged as an independent factor of the disposition index-total insulin secretion.CONCLUSIONSCirculating RBP4 levels are inversely and independently correlated with β-cell function across the spectrum of glycemia, providing another possible explanation of the linkage between RBP4 and the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. Full Article
no What Parents Need to Know About the Special Education Evaluation By schoolpsychologistfiles.blogspot.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:36:00 +0000 I spend most days of my life working with various students who are at different parts in the sped referral process. I attend Child Study Meetings where we decide if we are going to evaluate a student. I observe and screen children and talk with parents and teachers to help the committee make a good decision about whether we should do a special education evaluation. I evaluate those students (this includes Psychological testing, observations, talking with student/teacher/parent, doing rating scales, etc.). I attend eligibility meetings where we determine if the student is eligible for for special education services. All of this is second nature to me and sometimes I need to stop and remember when a parent comes in, that this is NEW. When I talk to parents, I find that many parents do not fully understand the special education referral process, even when they nod and act like they do. We as school staff need to do a better job of helping the parents understand the process. Parents also need to speak up and ask questions when there is not understanding. This is a guide for parents to understand the process of special education testing, the testing components, and some of the test data. It is important to note that schools systems and states will vary to some degree. If you have any questions about the process in your school system, ask your school psychologist, teacher, or principal. Parents have every right to ask questions and usually school personnel are happy to help make this process less anxiety-provoking for you. It is important for parents to understand their rights during the special education process.Special Education ProcessAfter data shows that interventions have been attempted and if a student is suspected of having a disability, a referral is made to evaluate him or her for special education testing. Once the parents sign the Permission for Testing Forms, timelines begin and the schools have 65 business days to complete the assessments and hold the eligibility meeting. Some states may have a different timeline. During these 65 days, several testing components will be completed with you and your child. The evaluators will write reports and a copy will be given to parents at the eligibility meeting. However, schools are required to have a copy available for parents to pick up two days before the eligibility meeting. It is advised, that parents take advantage of this and read reports before the meeting to help get familiar with the information and to formulate questions. The reports hold a lot of information that can be overwhelming if you are not familiar with this type of testing. Read Understanding Test Scores to understand the types of tests used and what the scores mean.Additionally, the meeting is likely to bring forth strong emotions as your child’s difficulties are discussed openly. It can be overwhelming for parents, especially when not prepared. When parents do not read the reports prior to the eligibility meeting, they are the only people at the table who come to the meeting not knowing what to expect.What if My Child is Found ELIGIBLE for Special Education Services?Once a child is eligible for special education services, the schools have 30 days to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the student. This will consist of accommodations, goals, and describe the services offered. Parents are part of a committee to help create this document. Once it is signed, schools are legally required to follow it. It is reviewed once a year, unless parents or teachers feel that changes are necessary. Every three years, the committee will determine if the student should be reevaluated. This is called a triennial evaluation. Sometimes another full evaluation will be conducted, other times a review of records and updated teacher information is used.What if My Child is Found INELIGIBLE for Special Education Services?If your child was found ineligible for special education services and you agree with the eligibility findings, then your child will not receive special education. He or she was evaluated because of a problem that still needs to be addressed within regular education. Ask for a separate meeting with your teacher or a team to determine what accommodations or strategies can be used to help.If you believe that your child requires special education services and has a disability, but was found ineligible for services, make an appointment to meet with the special education director. If an agreement cannot be reached, you may be able to have an Independent Evaluation at the expense of the school. The results of that testing will be brought back to an eligibility meeting. A child MUST have 2 things before they can receive special education services: They must have a disability and there must be a documented educational impact that the student requires special education services to be successful. Full Article
no Labor Dept.: U.S. economy lost 20.5M jobs in April, unemployment near 15% By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:33:06 -0400 The United States economy shed more than 20 million jobs last month, the greatest month-to-month decline in history, the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly employment analysis. Full Article
no Amino acid swap may help wheat tolerate rising heat, scientists say By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:18:55 -0400 British scientists said Monday that an amino acid swap can help protect wheat crops from rising heat due to global warming. Full Article
no Trade can spread economic toll of local disasters globally, study finds By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:50:09 -0400 Damage from a natural disaster in one place can spread globally due to urban trade networks, a Yale study said Monday. Full Article
no Astronomers find black hole just 1,000 light-years from Earth By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:35:41 -0400 Scientists have discovered the closest black hole to Earth, located just 1,000 light-years away. Full Article
no Unlike 'Jurassic Park,' real raptors may not have hunted in packs By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:35:13 -0400 While the coordinated attacks of Velociraptor dinosaurs depicted in the 1993 blockbuster made for compelling movie viewing, a study published this week claims raptors most likely hunted solo, not in packs. Full Article
no Britons told not to expect big changes in lockdown as death toll passes 31,000 By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:00:48 -0400 There are no major changes coming to Britain's current coronavirus lockdown orders anytime soon, a government official said Friday as health officials reported 626 more deaths from COVID-19. Full Article
no White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany: President Donald Trump can revive economy again By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:41:16 -0400 Presidential press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Friday the Trump administration is confident in a major economic recovery after several weeks of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
no Hundreds honor Ahmaud Arbery after two murder suspects are arrested By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:34:03 -0400 Hundreds attended a rally Friday in support of Ahmaud Arbery, and officials said they will investigate the man who recorded a video of his shooting. Full Article
no Record cold, snow overtakes northeastern U.S. By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:50:22 -0400 Americans across a large portion of the Northeast are in the midst of an unusually late-season blast of Arctic air courtesy of the polar vortex. Full Article
no China offers to help North Korea respond to coronavirus pandemic By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:40:15 -0400 China's President XI jinping offered Saturday to help North Korean leader Kim Jong Un respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
no 'RuPaul's Drag Race' announces 'All Stars 5' cast By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:09:53 -0400 'RuPaul's Drag Race' announced the 10 competitors from previous seasons who will get another chance in the fifth 'All Stars' season, premiering June 5 on VH1. Full Article
no Famous birthdays for May 9: Ghostface Killah, Noah Centineo By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:00:07 -0400 Rapper Ghostface Killah turns 50 and actor Noah Centineo 24, among the famous birthdays for May 9. Full Article
no The Canadian Express Entry System for Selecting Economic Immigrants: Progress and Persistent Challenges By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:07:25 -0400 Since its launch in 2015, the Express Entry system has changed how economic immigration to Canada happens and how it fits into public and political debates. And while it has proven successful in cutting through application backlogs, some challenges remain. This report looks at how and why this points-based system was introduced, what its impact has been, and how it could be further finetuned. Full Article
no Podcast: It’s See You Later, Not Goodbye By psychcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:30:47 +0000 All good things must come to an end. And today is one of those days. In this episode of The Not Crazy Podcast, we say a sad farewell to... Full Article General Not Crazy Podcast Podcast
no [ Dogs ] Open Question : I've come to a conclusion,Dogs section on YA is not worth my time or energy, it is bad enough it is full of what I assume are teenagers? By answers.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:14:50 +0000 playing games but now I am being repeatedly harassed and accused of being a troll named Sophie. Well you all can just keep this grimy pool. I am not wasting my time or energy. Enjoy yourselves. Full Article