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Special Education Special Education IEPs and Forms Lesson Plans Behavior Management From Jerry Webster, your Guide to Special Education The New York Times had an excellent article in the Sunday Magazine about Andrew Wakefield, the English doctors whose fraudulent research has led to the popular belief that inoculations cause autism. Haven't we had enough? I also have lots of new resources from Eileen Bailey to check out on dyslexia and reading disabilities. Autism and Inoculations - the Controversy Goes On This Sunday's New York Times Magazine revisited Dr. Andrew Wakefield, who popularized the notion that autism was caused by inoculations. Since losing his medical license and being accused of fraud, he has landed in, of all places, Austin, Texas. Will the craziness never end? Teach Like a Champion - Technique 46 The J factor, for JOY, is this weeks technique from Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov. He offers 5 categories of activities that bring joy to a classroom and improve student morale and performance. Arne Duncan Gives 315 Waivers for NCLB No Child Left Behind, the cornerstone of George W. Bushes educational reform, has been undermined by the sheer number of waivers the Secretary of Education is giving for districts and states. He's getting impatient with Congress, who hasn't addressed the re-authorization of the ESEA, which the Obama administration wants to overhaul. And about time . . . More Resources for Dyslexia from Eileen Bailey Eileen Bailey has been beavering away at writing new resources and providing new teaching strategies for your struggling readers! Special Education Ads Special Education Autism Schools Autism Education Autism Signs Autism Test Featured Articles Classroom Management and Discipline Strategies Disabilities in Special Education Literacy - Reading and Writing Strategies for LD Students Individual Education Plan Inclusive Practices for the Full Inclusion Classroom Technology in the Classroom   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Jerry Webster Special Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Special Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Write an IEP Dealing With Problem Behaviors Special Education Careers Assessment for Special Education Reading Strategies for Students with LD Advertisement