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06/17/2026

Big changes are happening at the Department of Education. I am including links to 2 articles below.

“The Trump administration announced on Tuesday plans to move two major functions of the Education Department to other parts of the government in the most aggressive moves yet by the White House to dismantle an agency it has pledged to dissolve.

“The changes move programs for disabled students into the Health and Human Services Department and the enforcement of civil rights laws in schools to the Justice Department. Administration officials said the changes would improve government efficiency and lead to better results for students.

“Eliminating the Education Department requires an act of Congress, and disability groups have argued that so does moving the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The office oversees $15 billion a year in funding for students with disabilities and enforces compliance with the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

“The Education Department will also shift duties for its Office for Civil Rights, which for decades has enforced anti-discrimination laws in schools, to the Justice Department.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/us/politics/education-department-civil-rights-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.q1A.AxfQ.PqC2gje9A83-&smid=url-share

https://www.the74million.org/article/special-ed-and-civil-rights-oversight-moving-out-of-education-department/?utm_source=The%2074%20Million%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=a02656c8ba-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_07_27_07_47_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_077b986842-a02656c8ba-176354263

Special education programs and the civil rights office will be moved out of the Education Department, the most aggressive move yet by the Trump administration to dismantle the agency.

05/05/2026

College Help!! I just met with head of this incredible company and I think her product is amazing!! The Pathlitics allows you to search out college/vocational programs/summer programs based on the level of support needed. You can then access information about the programs offered (info comes from the colleges) and reviews from former students. We were looking at American University, for example. American offers what is considered "Level 3" support (3 out 4, with 4 being the most supportive). It describes what that support consists of (coaching, tutoring, accommodations, etc) and the reviews help you figure out if it would be a good fit for a specific student. I just haven't seen this information elsewhere, and I know it would be really valuable for students to understand the differences in what different colleges offer. Cost is $140/yr, $180 for 2 yrs.

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04/22/2026

Controlled Open Enrollment is now open for the coming school year. This is a program that lets you move your child to a different public school if that school has low enrollment. There are SO MANY schools on the list this year: all of the elementary schools in Jupiter, Jupiter Middle and Duncan (no IMS), Jupiter High and Dwyer - and that is JUST IN JUPITER. There are great schools all over the district with openings. You can use this program even if you did the regular Choice Program.

https://www.palmbeachschools.org/studentsparents/school-choice/controlled-open-enrollment-coe/controlled-open-enrollment-2026-2027-school-year?post_category_id=53

04/15/2026

AI Summer School for kids K-8. Let me know if you try it. I want to hear all about it.

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04/14/2026

🏀 Summer Sport Camps,
🎣 Fishing & SHARK-FEST Camps,
🏄 Surf, Skateboarding & Scooter Camps: Town of Jupiter Summer Camps can provide accommodations at their camps: "In accordance with the ADA, all persons with special needs are welcome to register. Please call Pete Doherty, 561-741-2715, at least two weeks prior to camp start date in order to ensure appropriate needs can be accommodated."

Check out the camps offered by the Recreation Department.

04/08/2026

ALWAYS REGISTER FOR AFTERCARE!!! APRIL 13, 6PM, exactly 6PM!!!!! You might not think you will need it, but August is a long way away and Public School Aftercare has to meet the needs of ESE students (private aftercares do not). Register now - you can cancel later if you really don't need it. https://www.palmbeachschools.org/about-us/news-stories/news-details/~board/palm-beach-county-school-district-news/post/after-school-program-registration-opens-on-april-13-for-2026-2027-school-year

04/01/2026

Heads up, time to get ready! National Teacher Appreciation week is May 4-8 (may vary at some schools). This is a GREAT time to show appreciation for the people who go the extra mile for your child. Gift cards - Publix, Target, Starbucks; Cards for you or your child explaining their positive impact, other tokens or gifts, whatever it is - it is important. Please don't forget the Special Education Teachers/Providers.

03/30/2026

This is a very heart warming story. Worth a read!
"At 28, Woody is unable to live independently. His small, bright and tidy bedroom is full of toys and knickknacks he’s loved since he was little — Mr. Potato Head, Legos, a large plastic track for his trains. On one wall, there’s another riot of screens: a large flat screen was showing local news, and iPads and computer monitors played YouTube and animated movies. “Thomas” is almost always playing, along with one of the “Toy Story” movies; Woody is named after the movie’s toy cowboy protagonist. On a desk in front of the television, he keeps his toy trains — which he lines up in precisely the same order that they appear in “Thomas & Friends.” Outside his bedroom, there’s a wall of Woody’s diplomas from Pasadena City College, U.C.L.A. and Columbia."

Doctors believed that Woody Brown would never be able to speak or process language. He went to graduate school and is publishing his debut novel.