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In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development

February 13, 2025 by Ling Zhang, Ph.D., University of Wyoming

A new AI tool can reduce excessive workloads for special education and enhance IEP quality for students with disabilities.

The University of Wyoming is utilizing its new CoIEP initiative--a multi-agent system powered by large language models (LLMs)--to significantly enhance artificial intelligence and human collaboration in addressing challenges…

Students with Special Needs

3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities

July 29, 2024 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

In building an equitable blueprint to address chronic absenteeism, an inclusive school experience for students with special needs is critical

For too many students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism prevents them from accessing the equitable education they deserve. Recent data shows students with disabilities miss substantially more school compared…

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UCP of Central Florida Purchases Land in Osceola County to Expand Educational and Therapy Opportunities in Central Florida

July 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCP of Central Florida is proud to announce it has purchased land in Osceola County to further ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities

December 7, 2022July 14, 2022 by Marcela Rodrigues-Sherley, Chalkbeat New York

Students at the School of Design and Construction are partnering with IKEA to build a life skills learning lab for students with disabilities

A collaboration between two schools co-located in a midtown Manhattan campus has bridged both of their missions in the most fruitful way possible: a hands-on project giving their…

Students with Special Needs

3 ways to support students with disabilities post-pandemic

December 7, 2022June 24, 2021 by NWEA

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/05/10/7-ways-to-focus-stimulus-spending-on-students-with-disabilities/

These strategies can help educators as they address the needs of students with disabilities after a year of learning during a pandemic.

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DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions

January 18, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, emerged from her confirmation hearings with Republicans praising her commitment to school choice and with Democrats voicing concerns over…

Curriculum

College- and career-ready expectations for students with disabilities

November 17, 2016November 17, 2016 by ESchool Media Contributors

Achieve and the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) released "Diplomas that Matter: Ensuring Equity of Opportunity for Students with Disabilities," a new report analyzing the diplomas available…

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Here’s Common Core help for students with disabilities

October 17, 2013October 16, 2013 by ESchool News Staff

The Center for Technology Implementation has launched a new website, called PowerUp What Works, offering free resources and information to help educators ensure that students with disabilities meet…

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New online assessments to include accommodations for students with disabilities

November 5, 2013February 13, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

One of the two state consortia developing next-generation assessments to be taken online is seeking comments on a draft policy that proposes accommodations for students with disabilities who…

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Fewer disabled students enroll in charter schools

June 20, 2012June 20, 2012 by From wire service reports

As the number of charter schools expands nationwide, one group of students that is enrolling in those schools at a lower rate is children with disabilities.

eClassroom News

Digital revolution changing lives of students with disabilities

November 5, 2013February 27, 2012 by From wire service reports

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Feds to schools: Make sure ed-tech programs are accessible

November 5, 2013May 26, 2011 by From staff reports

K-12 schools and colleges should build accessibility into their specifications for technology, and they should evaluate whether new hardware and software can be used by all students, including…

District Management

Experts outline challenges facing math instruction

November 5, 2013March 29, 2011 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Numerous studies point to a fact that cannot be ignored: U.S. students’ math and science performance trails that of several other countries, and the nation’s classrooms need qualified,…

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Panel: How to improve special ed

August 11, 2011January 21, 2011 by By Jenna Zwang, Assistant Editor

As the push for reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) increases, leaders in the field of special education recently debated whether the Individuals with Disabilities…

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Conference: Technology is helping to ‘redefine … disability’

November 5, 2013November 16, 2010 by From staff reports

Assistive technology devices enable students with disabilities to express what they know, and rapid advancements in technology are helping to “redefine ability and disability,” says Milton Chen, senior…

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Feds: Make eReaders accessible to all students

November 5, 2013June 30, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

The federal government will help schools and colleges using eReaders such as the Amazon Kindle to comply with laws giving students with disabilities equal access to emerging education…

In Wyoming, enhancing AI-human collaboration in IEP development

3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities

UCP of Central Florida Purchases Land in Osceola County to Expand Educational and Therapy Opportunities in Central Florida

Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities

3 ways to support students with disabilities post-pandemic

DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions

College- and career-ready expectations for students with disabilities

Here’s Common Core help for students with disabilities

New online assessments to include accommodations for students with disabilities

Fewer disabled students enroll in charter schools

Digital revolution changing lives of students with disabilities

Feds to schools: Make sure ed-tech programs are accessible

Experts outline challenges facing math instruction

Panel: How to improve special ed

Conference: Technology is helping to ‘redefine … disability’

Feds: Make eReaders accessible to all students

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

BBC Learning Hub Launches Walking with Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip Resources

Four education innovators honored with the 2025 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

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