Friday, Nov. 16: Special Education

Special education: it's a hot button issue in almost every community.

Costs are rising, and more students need services. At the same time, school budgets are under increased pressure from stretched taxpayers. Caught in the middle are some of the state's most vulnerable children.

Tonight, Anthony Everett tackles this controversial topic, and separates the facts from the myths about special education.

Video: Thoughts on Special Ed

Discuss: Share Your Thoughts About Special Education

Show Resources:

Federation for Children with Special Needs
Federation for Children w/Special Needs
The Federation is a center for parents
And parent organizations to work together
On behalf of children with special needs and their families

Book: “Shut Up about your Perfect Child
By: Gina Terrasi Gallagher & Patricia Terrasi Konjoian
Book: Shut Up about your kid

Forum for Special Needs Parents
Truth about SpEd

Special Education Activism
Special Ed Watch