Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Karina Tran
What motivated you to become a Special Education teacher? When I was younger I didn’t know I wanted to even be a teacher, nonetheless a Special Ed teacher.…
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Online summit for all special education stakeholders
The 2020 Special Kids International Summit, presented by Kidskintha in partnership with UNESCO’s New Delhi Office and MindRocket Media Group, ... Read more
How student-created VR can enhance SEL and special ed
Quality social-emotional learning (SEL) and effective special education (SpEd) programming look remarkably similar.
Watch out for these red flags to help identify dyslexia
Children cannot grow out of dyslexia. Rather, the dyslexia will only have more severe consequences over time with lack of intervention. It is critical to keep an eye…
3 ways to improve special education outcomes
When you combine a steady growth in the number of students receiving special education services with rising expectations for the educators who serve these students, all of whom…
Thriving special ed programs have these 7 elements
Focusing on inclusion, using data, and forming partnerships are among the practices that can help make special education programs successful in schools, according to a report.
7 steps to success in work and life for all students
As educators, we have a responsibility to all students to not only help them achieve academically, but to also prepare them for life as productive, contributing, global citizens.…
10 apps for students with special needs
High-quality, effective teachers know how to use technology to engage students and elevate their learning–-and they also know students of all abilities can use technology to assist with…
How to have true inclusion
Too often, an “inclusive education” for students with complex support needs means helping them take part in a single class activity before they go off to a different…
5 insightful webinars for Autism Awareness Month
A typical school day can be difficult for students with autism. They often struggle with communication and transitions, and crowded school hallways and different class schedules present challenges.…
Using technology to nurture special ed parent-teacher connections
That it “takes a village” is commonly accepted when it comes to educating children, and the axiom rings especially true when a child has special needs. Students with…
Are you Dyslexia aware? Take this short, 10 question quiz
Dyslexic learners struggle in school and often do not receive the help they need due to a lack of educator and parental awareness. In order to reverse the…
Thriving special education programs have these 7 elements
Focusing on inclusion, using data, and forming partnerships are among the practices that can help make special education programs successful in schools, according to a report.
How to create a dyslexia-friendly environment in your school
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 80 percent of students with learning disabilities have dyslexia. In order to create a learning environment that feels safe, comfortable…
5 AR & VR tools for social skills
Virtual and augmented reality, once far-off on the classroom horizon, have moved with relative speed into the realm of possible classroom technologies. In fact, recent data indicates that…
3 ways students with autism benefit from art, music and recreation
According to curriculum therapists, multi-disciplinary sessions appeal to students’ creativity, are relevant to their everyday lives, and help them acquire important skills—especially students with autism.
7 elements of successful special education programs
Focusing on inclusion, using data, and forming partnerships are among the practices that can help make special education programs successful in schools, according to a new report. “Meeting…
Toolkit outlines steps for ensuring accessibility
Accessibility is a "critical key" when it comes to leveraging technology for all students--including those with disabilities, according to a new toolkit offering accessibility resources and tips for…
6 ways to ensure public virtual schools serve all students
States are getting federal guidance to make sure students with disabilities attending public virtual schools receive the special education and supports they deserve. In a letter to states,…
5 essential apps for autistic learners
Mobile technology has opened up a plethora of resources for students with special needs, including students with autism. Here we’re ... Read more
5 ways technology can be useful for autistic learners
A tech researcher shares pros and cons for using devices with autistic learners -- and draws from her own experience as a parent of an autistic son.
A summer reading program for students who read differently
Research shows that summer reading helps reduce “summer slide” for all students, and experts indicate that reading at least 20 minutes a day outside of the school year…
New guide offers tips to use UDL for personalized learning
The new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for K-12 education specifically endorses Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a set of principles that require teachers and students to shift…
PowerSchool acquires TIENET
PowerSchool, provider of K-12 technology solutions, announced the acquisition of TIENET, a MAXIMUS product developed to help educators manage instruction, intervention, and special education. Acquiring the IEP software…
How shifting to a UDL mindset enhances Common Core
When special and general ed teachers collaborate, everyone benefits The implementation of the Common Core State Standards has been met ... Read more
Half of school leaders expect significant impact from ESSA
Catapult Learning, Inc. released the results of its Annual Education Leadership Survey. The overall results of the inaugural survey reflect school leaders’ focus on meeting individual student needs…
New platform assesses students with cognitive disabilities
Breakthrough Technologies and the National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) have partnered on and completed development of an online delivery platform for a new assessment program for students…
10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students
New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design ... Read more
Special education shifts to results-driven framework
The Office of Special Education Programs’ (OSEP) new Results Driven Accountability (RDA) framework changes its accountability system from a primary focus on compliance to an increased emphasis on…
Inside the unique STEM school for students with learning difficulties
The nation's first STEM academy for those with social and learning difficulties focuses on both hard and soft skills, from coding to collaboration.
5 strategies for supporting students with autism
Technology plays a role in helping students with autism succeed in school Transitioning to a new school year often is ... Read more
Rural district turns to online speech therapy
Although districts are required to provide students in need with special education and related services such as speech therapy, many face obstacles in doing so. One such school…
Michigan expands access to online speech therapy for underserved students
Michigan schools are now eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for speech telepractice services, just as they do for on-site services. According to the Michigan Department of Health and…
This game could improve behavior—and achievement
Can playing a game help students—especially those with disabilities or special needs—improve their behavior, learn empathy, and increase academic performance? The founder of gaming monolith Electronic Arts thinks…
Minority children underrepresented in special education
Contrary to popular belief, minority children are not overrepresented in special education classrooms and are actually less likely to be diagnosed with and treated for disabilities than white…
Why maker technology is crucial for students with learning difficulties
Many students with learning difficulties—from Dysgraphia and Dyslexia to ADD—respond well to visual or tactile learning and activities that allow physical participation,
Apperson align social-emotional assessment to Open Circle curriculum
As part of its commitment to educating the whole child through academic and social-emotional learning (SEL), Apperson Inc., a K-12 provider of assessment tools and software solutions that…
Webinar covers social and emotional learning strategies
On June 24, 2015, educators and administrators can learn how SEL assessment and instruction helps improve student outcomes and alleviate behavior issues during the free webinar, “Learn from…
Webinar explores new approach to understanding Autism
The Uniquely Human approach seeks to learn more about individuals with Autism in an attempt to find out why certain behavior might be occurring. It is the subject…