3 strategies to optimize virtual learning in special education
3 strategies to optimize virtual learning in special education
School leaders are partnering with reliable virtual learning providers to manage telepractitioners and virtual teachers who specialize in a wide range of teaching and intervention practices
What matters most for our special education teachers?
It is crucial to provide special education teachers with learning opportunities that will help them succeed in making a difference in students’ lives
Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention
Students with dyslexia need to be provided with interventions--early interventions--that are specific to their needs
Creating support ecosystems for neurodivergent learners
It takes a village--supporting neurodivergent learners and developing a game plan for treatment helps lead to better outcomes and self-confidence
Special education students need a whole child approach
Students with special needs were disproportionately affected by COVID-related learning disruptions--focusing on the whole child will help get them back on track
Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities
Students at the School of Design and Construction are partnering with IKEA to build a life skills learning lab for students with disabilities
How does neurodiversity impact learners and educators?
More than 40 percent of parents believe their child has a learning difference, prompting questions about how to support neurodiversity in the classroom
How to create a multi-layered approach to ADHD treatment
Children with ADHD can be successful in the classroom with a few carefully executed strategies in place
How to focus on classroom accessibility
Classroom accessibility is paramount--here's how you can evaluate your district practices and establish classrooms that are accessible for all students
It’s not about the tech you have, it’s how you use it
Edtech has limitless potential--and most of it lies not in having the fanciest tools, but in how tools and resources are implemented
Virtual schools can serve students with special needs—and do it well
Understanding the difference between “therapy delivered over videoconferencing” versus a teletherapy platform is essential for success
A fresh perspective on VR in special education
Incorporating VR in special education gives students access to personalized learning experiences
Where do IEPs stand two years into COVID?
These three tips can help educators ease the backlog of IEPs and get students back on track
Creating more accessible classrooms in 3, 2, 1…
Accessibility is paramount--here's how you can evaluate your district practices and establish classrooms that are accessible for all students
How online education serves special needs students
The right approach to online learning can allow for even more customization and individualization of curriculum for special needs students
5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety
Assessments can trigger negative thoughts and feelings, especially when students’ disabilities are related to anxiety—here’s how to help students address testing anxiety in a healthy way
Improving in-class special education with positives from online learning
It would be a lost opportunity to overlook hybrid ways to incorporate technology into the classroom for special education students
5 learning apps for students with special needs
These apps for students with special needs can help them build and maintain important skills in the wake of COVID learning loss.
3 ways to support students with disabilities post-pandemic
These strategies can help educators as they address the needs of students with disabilities after a year of learning during a pandemic
7 ways to focus stimulus spending on students with disabilities
An influx of federal dollars presents an opportunity for education leaders to support students with disabilities with new policies and practices
3 things parents of neurodiverse kids should know
When navigating life and learning with a neurodiverse child, it’s important to be patient, be consistent, and take things one step at a time
Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts
Schools would be wise to front-load the funding to shrink the learning gap at an earlier age
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There’s a better way to display
The world of education is changing rapidly — and with it the demands on educators, administrators and students to keep pace. Technology has become an integral part of the learning…