District leaders express gratitude for special education staff
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Supporting all students with special needs in the manner they need to learn
District leaders express gratitude for special education staff
Amid increasing demand for services, 'rare and wonderful' special education staff are standouts in districts across the nation
This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching
Educators guide and support students, but also learn from their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and unique ways of thinking
As a paradeducator, here’s how I use tech to help neurodivergent students gain agency
As educators learn how technology impacts neurodivergent students, they can continue to provide students with better help
Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education
Centering inclusivity can ensure every child’s needs are met--without compromising on the quality of education
Why neurotypical students should learn alongside their neurodiverse and disabled peers
Inclusive classrooms enhance empathy, reduce social anxiety, and encourage positive social interactions
Early screening and intervention are the key to math success
Students with dyscalculia typically struggle with critical skills such as memorizing math facts, estimating quantities, and remembering steps to solve a problem
AI’s transformative role in accessibility
Ongoing collaboration among educators, policymakers, and technology developers is essential to navigate the complexities of AI in education effectively
Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare
The collaborative nature of SBHCs allows clinicians to dive into each student's specific needs, creating a personalized curriculum extending beyond medical checkups
Leveraging AI to help special education teachers
Using AI, special education teachers can improve efficiency and productivity
3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities
In building an equitable blueprint to address chronic absenteeism, it's essential to create an inclusive school experience for students with disabilities
Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education
As technology evolves, digital learning tools play an increasingly vital role in special education, helping to create inclusive and engaging learning environments
Managing rising student needs under IDEA
With new guidance around monitoring IDEA, districts must understand and address service deficits
Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students
During Autism Pride Day, school therapy experts debunk common misconceptions about neurodiverse students in the classroom
Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion
Leveraging the expertise and fostering collaboration between special and general education teams can create impactful new systems for managing behavior
Student-centered everything: ClassVR in special education
The school is using VR to explore VR strategies in the world of SEL for students, and to build compassion and empathy among new staff
Summarized transcription versus real-time captioning: What’s best?
Both technologies help create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment
Leveraging student data to improve IEPs
More often than not, leaders need more time, better processes, and the appropriate tool to manage data in a way that reveals critical insights
Transitioning to a workload approach in K-12 special education
Examining the impacts of a workload approach on school staff and students with special needs
3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness
Special education students should have their ambitions and talents encouraged, with consideration for the learning supports needed for success
Mobile app helps students with special needs self-monitor behavior
A nearly $520,000 grant will help a University of Missouri researcher improve students’ self-regulation and independence at school
3 ways to improve access to speech-language therapy
With May being Better Hearing and Speech Month, here are three things administrators can do to improve student accessibility to speech-language therapy
Funding an assistive listening system in your school
Assistive listening technology can provide a better learning experience for all students, whether they have hearing loss or not
How are ELLs, students with disabilities IDed for gifted and talented?
State policies impact representation in gifted and talented programs, and the characteristics of schools with greater enrollment challenge typical stereotypes
7 ways to make homework easier for students with autism
For educators and parents working with neurodivergent children, here are some strategies to implement when assisting them with homework
Is the ‘Growing Your Own’ pipeline working for special education teachers?
GYO programs come in many shapes and sizes, but they all focus on recruiting teachers from the community for the community
3 ways telepractice helps combat burnout in special education
A more holistic approach to education staffing that includes telepractice holds the potential to reduce educator burnout and ease the workforce shortage
How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education
It begins with core values, includes engaging a panoply of stakeholders, and continues with cycles of inquiry
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
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
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
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