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
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…
How a collaborative mindset helps teachers reach all learners
Special ed and general ed teachers work together at one district to improve outcomes for everyone The implementation of the ... Read more
S.C. streamlines special education processes
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states are required to collect and report data on a number of indicators concerning special education. Gathering this data is…
On-demand special ed PD links educators with evidence-based training
With the U.S. special education population having grown by 73 percent in the last three decades, school leaders, teachers and parents are looking for new ways to better…
Social robots could better engage children with autism, research says
Preliminary research indicates that students with autism might develop stronger social skills via interaction with social robots Milo visits elementary ... Read more
5 useful apps for students with autism
Mobile technology has opened up a plethora of resources for students with special needs, including students with autism. During Autism Awareness Month in April, we're highlighting resources and…
CASE endorses Fast ForWord
The Fast ForWord program from Scientific Learning Corp. has received an official endorsement from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), an international professional organization affiliated with…
Improving online accessibility for students a major issue for schools
As schools make recorded lessons available to students online, they may not be making them accessible for students with disabilities. For some, that decision is causing serious consequences.