Students with Disabilities

Students with Disabilities and Bullying: Top Five Things for Parents, Educators, and Students to Know

Posted by Jamar Little on November 13, 2024 | Featured

1. The impact – Bullying affects a student’s ability to learn Many students with disabilities are already addressing unique challenges in school. When they are bullied, it can directly impact their ability to learn and grow. Bullying is not a … Read More

Tags: Bullying, Bullying Prevention, Child Welfare, Child Well-Being, Data, Mental Health, Peer Advocacy, Safety Permanency & Wellbeing, Students with Disabilities

The State of Children With Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs

Posted by Jamar Little on September 20, 2023 | Featured

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS In 2019–2020, 19% of kids living in the United States — more than 14 million children total — had special health care needs, according to a 2022 summary of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s National Survey of Children’s Health. Children within … Read More

Tags: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Child Welfare, Child Well-Being, Data, Foster Care, Resources, Safety Permanency & Well-being, Special Needs, Students, Students with Disabilities