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50 Years of IDEA: Reflecting on Progress...

: IDEA has transformed education for students with disabilities over 50 years. Dr. Jennifer Meller reflects on its impact and priorities for the future
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Turning Policy into Practice with PCG’s Virtual...

Turning Policy into Practice: Join PCG’s virtual consultancy to turn compliance into results with expert-led, actionable strategies.
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50 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities...

IDEA transformed education by guaranteeing every child with disabilities the right to a free, appropriate education. Its promise continues to shape schools today.
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Procurement with Purpose: Why RFPs Matter for...

In our new white paper, Procurement with Purpose: Developing Effective RFPs for Special Education Technology Projects, PCG experts Jennifer Hanson and Jacob Klett share practical strategies to help...
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Maryland State Department of Education Partners with...

The Maryland State Department of Education, in partnership with Public Consulting Group and the Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Education, is expanding the state’s Special Education Directors...
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Building Pathways to Employment: Insights from Division...

Employment disparities for people with disabilities remain significant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of March 2025 only 23.9% of adults with disabilities are employed, compared...
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Prevention is the Key to School Safety

School safety is more than metal detectors and lockdown drills. While reactive measures have their place, the most effective strategy is the one that seeks to prevent violence...
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The SK Cascade Model: Building Safer Schools...

School safety extends beyond the classroom. The SK Cascade Model, formerly known as the Salem-Keizer Cascade Model, is a behavioral threat assessment and management framework that stands apart...
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Back-to-School Solutions: Creative Staffing in the Face...

As districts kick off the school year, many leaders are facing a familiar but urgent challenge: staffing shortages in special education.
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International Literacy Day: Promoting Literacy in the...

Today, September 8, PCG celebrates International Literacy Day, honoring the progress in literacy at global, national, and local levels—while recognizing the important work that still lies ahead.
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Back-to-School Solutions: How Custom Curriculum is Transforming...

Meeting the diverse needs of students, families, and educators starts with listening. More districts are embracing community-centric curriculum to foster engagement...
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Back to School with the Science of...

With the new school year approaching, a growing number of educators are turning to the science of reading to reshape how literacy is taught. This evidence-based approach emphasizes...
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