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Washoe County School District agrees to settle abuse lawsuit for $1.35 million
The Washoe County School District has agreed to pay $1.35 million to two families that accused a teacher of abuse at Marvin Picollo School, according to public documents filed in court Friday. The suit, filed Nov. 18 in U.S. District Court, alleged that during the 2013-14 school year two 8-year-old girls were the…
One View: Proving medical experts wrong, thanks to WCSD’s life skills program
My son Ethan Earl has a few different diagnoses which contribute to the different disabilities he must endure every day. Ethan is diagnosed with… click here for the full story
One view: A dad’s advice on the IEP
In writing about my experience with an IEP, I am hoping to help ease the process for the next dad. So you know, IEP means individual education plan. I am defining it because, when you are sitting in a room of educators and administrators, it is sometimes lost … click here for…
Ask the RGJ: How many Washoe students are both disabled and gifted?
How many students in the Washoe County School District who are identified as disabled are also considered gifted? • Short answer: About 145. Full question After the Ask the RGJ column on how much the district spends for special education vs. the gifted and talented program, Carol Eastwick wrote in…
Parents voice struggles with special education in Washoe schools
Parents commonly buy a home based on the quality of the neighborhood school. Lisa Hickman has an added concern dictating her move: Where to find a Washoe County public school that can teach more than basic life skills to her children with disabilities, like brushing their teeth. She wants them…
Ask the RGJ: How many students have what disabilities in Washoe County?
How many students have which disabilities in the Washoe County School District? • Short answer: The largest category for Washoe students is something called a “specific learning disability” (explained below), followed by speech impairment, health impairment, autism, developmental delays and other disabilities. Full question Lee Archer writes, “Disabilities range from ……
Fighting for a spot in honors classes
When a teacher singled Savvy Guidas out for not singing her part in a Christmas song, the 14-year-old tried to hold back tears. “But I just ran out of the class and cried,” Savvy said. Savvy, diagnosed with slow processing and social anxiety, is one of thousands of students identified in the…
Ask RGJ: How much is spent on special education? Gifted?
Special ed funding vs. gifted? • Question: “How much does the Washoe County School District spend on special education compared with its gifted and talented program?” a reader asked. • Short answer: The district’s latest budget spends $73.2 million on special education and $7.8 million on gifted and talented programs, according…
“Mom made sign for her daughter who can’t talk”
In 2014, Brenda Donahue spoke to the Reno Gazette-Journal about how her daughter was being abused at school. Her story is part of an investigation into Washoe County’s special education system. To watch the video click here
Welcome to NEACCY’s News Center
Hello everyone and welcome to NEACCY’s New Center! We are very happy that you have stopped by to see what’s new and hope you return often. Our focus is what is going on in special education across Nevada. Our posts will include articles on local issues, trends across the state…