Munster parents seek accountability amidst probe into conduct of special education teacher

Munster parents seek accountability amidst probe into conduct of special education teacher

Parents of students with special needs at Elliot Elementary School are seeking answers as Munster school officials investigate allegations against a teacher.

Parents in despair as special needs school program closes in Worcester County

The Southern Worcester County Education Collaborative's specialized developmental program served some of the most high-need students in the region.

Critchfield Launches Parent Partner Pilot Program to Support Special ed Families

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 17, 2025 SANDPOINT, ID — For parents, going through the process of working with a school to diagnose and support a child with a disability can be confusing. So confusing that at a presentation on the process Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Education handed out a packet with 20 acronyms spelled out just to get parents on the same page as presenters. Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critc…

Critchfield launches parent partner pilot program to support special ed families

SANDPOINT — For parents, going through the process of working with a school to diagnose and support a child with a disability can be confusing. So confusing that at a presentation on the process Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Education handed out a packet with 20 acronyms spelled out just to get parents on the same page as presenters. Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield hopes to provide parents with a community to help na…