Online services, Common Core tools, and robots are supporting special-ed instruction
Advances in educational technology make it possible for educators to tailor their instruction for students with special needs.
These technologies, including online speech therapy and platforms to align goals in a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) with Common Core objectives, make it easier for teachers to spend more one-on-one time with students who have special needs or require additional classroom accommodations.
Here’s a look at some of the newest special-education practices across the country.
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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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