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Study finds teachers continue using effective behavior support program CW-FIT years after training ends
Teachers in one study spent more than 7 hours a month of classroom time each month managing student behavior challenges in one study out of Maine. Managing student behavior costs that state between $6,674 and $15,366 per educator each year, depending on the professional role.
KU to host series of informational meetings for students with intellectual disabilities, parents and educators
The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education program (KU TPE) is hosting a series of informational meetings in several Kansas cities in October and November. KU TPE is a two-year, fully inclusive undergraduate certificate program at the Lawrence campus.
KU Professor Sean Smith Receives Prestigious 2026 David Rose UDL Research Award
Life Span Institute-affiliated research honored by national organization for his leadership and research in advancing better access to learning through universal design.
Statewide partnership to help improve literacy rates evaluates school readiness, educator training
KU researchers are working to address declining literacy rates in Kansas schools, where just 1 out of 3 students are reaching grade-level proficiency. The goal through the state's Blueprint for Literacy initiative is to reach 90% proficiency for students across Kansas.