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Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

September 28, 2022 by Carla Moriel, Subject Matter Expert on Dyslexia, Amplio

Early dyslexia intervention can help connect students with dyslexia with interventions that are specific to their needs.

A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a…

Creating support ecosystems for neurodivergent learners

September 19, 2022 by Jess Corinne, Head of Educational Services, Learnfully

It takes a village--supporting neurodivergent learners and developing a game plan for treatment helps lead to better outcomes and self-confidence

Since March 2020, we have all assuredly witnessed firsthand the importance of our community – our friends, family, co-workers, and loved ones who supported us, helped us deal…

Special education students need a whole child approach

September 2, 2022 by Jillaine Berardi, Director of Learning and Design, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning Student-Based Programs, Ulster BOCES

Students with special needs were disproportionately affected by COVID-related learning disruptions--focusing on the whole child can help

In early 2020, 7.3 million students received special education services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), according to the National Center for Education Statistics.…

Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities

July 14, 2022 by Marcela Rodrigues-Sherley, Chalkbeat New York

Students at the School of Design and Construction are partnering with IKEA to build a life skills learning lab for students with disabilities

A collaboration between two schools co-located in a midtown Manhattan campus has bridged both of their missions in the most fruitful way possible: a hands-on project giving their…

How does neurodiversity impact learners and educators?

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione

More than 40 percent of parents believe their child has a learning difference, prompting questions about to support neurodiversity in the classroom

Close to half of student may have a learning different, and more than half of parents in say they have sought supplemental learning services for their child, according…

How to create a multi-layered approach to ADHD treatment

April 29, 2022 by Kelly McGuinness, LCSW, Therapist, DotCom Therapy

Children with ADHD can be successful in the classroom with a few carefully executed strategies in place

According to the CDC, 9.4 percent of children have ADHD. Teachers are often familiar with the associated behaviors of ADHD. Each child’s presentation of ADHD is unique.

How to focus on classroom accessibility

March 31, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Classroom accessibility is paramount--here's how you can evaluate your district practices and establish classrooms that are equitable for all

The interruption of in-person learning environments due to COVID-19 impacted everyone, but it particularly challenged those with specific learning needs.

It’s not about the tech you have, it’s how you use it

March 22, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless

In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 edtech trends to watch in 2022; virtual schools can serve students with special…

Virtual schools can serve students with special needs—and do it well

March 8, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker

The pandemic brought special education to the forefront of the dialogue about education, with the media focus mainly directed at sharing stories of students separated from the in-school…

A fresh perspective on VR in special education

March 8, 2022March 7, 2022 by Charley Suter, Digital Learning Specialist, Spaulding Academy & Family Services & Jen Benjamin, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Spaulding Academy & Family Services via Boothby Therapy Services

Incorporating VR in special education gives students access to personalized learning experiences

In early 2021, Spaulding Academy & Family Services applied for and received a technology grant from the Flutie Foundation for the purchase of virtual reality (VR) headsets.

4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders

If your school or district is anything like many others across the country, it has undergone transformational changes at a rapid (perhaps even dizzying) pace over the past two years. The challenges you continue to face demand that you influence more change, driven by creative problem solving and a bit of risk.

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope because they are a credible, third-party assessment of one’s skill and knowledge for a given subject.

Special Needs

Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

Creating support ecosystems for neurodivergent learners

Special education students need a whole child approach

Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities

How does neurodiversity impact learners and educators?

How to create a multi-layered approach to ADHD treatment

How to focus on classroom accessibility

It’s not about the tech you have, it’s how you use it

Virtual schools can serve students with special needs—and do it well

A fresh perspective on VR in special education

Heading Back to School with Dungeons & Dragons in Classrooms, Afterschool Clubs

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