Hawaii parents worry about furloughs' effect on special education

Parents of Hawaii students with special needs are struggling to help their children meet already challenging academic goals with fewer school days this year because of teacher furloughs. It takes some students three days or even a week to catch up after missing a day of scheduled classes, said one provider of behavioral services who encouraged parents to work at home with children who have special needs to help them maintain the progress they are making at school.

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This story published in CEC SmartBrief on 11/03/2009





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