Achievement, Beliefs and Special Education

3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to general education students. While we have made great strides in how we support students receiving special education services, there are still equity gaps that exist in areas like college and career planning.

Special Education

Special Education Education Students Beliefs

Minority children underrepresented in special education

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2015

Special education programs have been the target of legal challenges on the grounds of discrimination and racial bias, yet the study found that minority children are underdiagnosed across five disability conditions for which U.S. schoolchildren commonly receive special education services.

Special Education

Special Education Disabilities Learning Disabilities Beliefs

Students Are Slipping Through the Cracks of Special Education. Schools Must Do Better.

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2021

Originally students were provided special education services based on the discrepancy model. This model compared students' results on a battery of IQ tests to their actual academic achievement levels and anticipated grade-level performance. Special education services often included classes separate from the regular classroom.

Special Education

Special Education Disabilities Education Schools

Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We’re a minority-majority district with approximately 6,600 English Learners (ELs) and 5,200 students classified for special education. Usage statistics have given credence to our educators’ long-held beliefs that offering students independent reading choice and behind-the-computer-screen privacy increases interest and participation.

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Reading English Beliefs Languages

AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This program helps students turn frustration into achievement by teaching them how to manage tasks effectively and approach learning with a problem-solving mindset. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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Skills Schools Learning Students

Not Just Numbers: How Educators Are Using Data in the Classroom

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

“These results have helped students and I to be aware that we all learn differently and to develop pathways for the greatest success.” "[We] break down data by ELLs versus non-ELLs, special education students versus non-SPED students, and students receiving particular interventions.". That’s where the data truly tells a story.”

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Multiple Choice Questions Beliefs Education Culture

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Joey empowers students and teachers to achieve great success in the classroom and in the future. Local news stations have run several stories on BEE TV as an example of how educators can catalyze creativity and give students ownership over their own learning journeys.

Education

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The Idea of a Teacher Salary Minimum Is Gaining Steam in Congress. Where Has This Worked?

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

But it also needed to come up with an amount that was “achievable” for all districts across the state, Hise says. That’s how the commission landed on $60,000 (though Hise concedes that no district in the state currently has a starting salary at that level, and some would likely argue it is not, in fact, “achievable”).

Teachers

Teachers Beliefs Teaching Achievement

?What Does It Take to Create Diverse Schools? Meet the Pioneers Making It Happen

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

We are teaching [our students] to be professional with people that have different beliefs and perspectives.” She enjoys educating families about their school choice options and getting to know Valor families. At NewSchools, we want all students to graduate high school prepared to achieve their most ambitious dreams and plans.

Schools

Schools Beliefs Culture Achievement

New Ideas on How to Use Flipgrid with Your Students

Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Students can then use the data to set goals to work towards their overall academic achievement, and teachers can formulate small group instruction sessions and host parent conferences to meet the needs of their students better. Boosting Student Achievement. Enhancing Instructional Delivery. Maximizing Technology-Use.

Students

Students Beliefs Language Languages

Designing College Curricula for Student Success

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Students bring pre-existing attitudes, beliefs and interests into the classroom, but situational factors can influence whether or not students develop interest in new material that is presented to them in an educational context (Durik, 2003). Questions to ask oneself include, were the goals of the course achieved and to what degree?

Course Design

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities

Designing College Curricula for Student Success

Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Students bring pre-existing attitudes, beliefs and interests into the classroom, but situational factors can influence whether or not students develop interest in new material that is presented to them in an educational context (Durik, 2003). Questions to ask oneself include, were the goals of the course achieved and to what degree?

Course Design

Course Design Students Active Learning Activities

Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The district seamlessly combines the strength of a large school district with innovative approaches and focused support to help students articulate and achieve their dreams. These interventions ensure that students are being equipped with the best possible skills practice to achieve academic growth.

Education

Education Learning Schools Math

I Need My Professional Goals to Matter to My School Leaders. Without It, It Is Hard to Stay in the Classroom.

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2023

I shared that I wanted to hone my skills and grow into a special education leadership role. There was no leadership role in our special education department at that time, but she mentioned that it was a possibility in the future — and I've been holding out hope since that day.

Special Education

Special Education Schools Motivation Beliefs

The best tools to create blended learning environments

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Among these students are newcomers to the country adjusting to a new language and culture, students with special education needs requiring individualized support, and gifted learners ready for deeper learning challenges.

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Blended Learning Learning Quizzes Beliefs

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3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

Minority children underrepresented in special education

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Students Are Slipping Through the Cracks of Special Education. Schools Must Do Better.

Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading

AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

Not Just Numbers: How Educators Are Using Data in the Classroom

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

The Idea of a Teacher Salary Minimum Is Gaining Steam in Congress. Where Has This Worked?

?What Does It Take to Create Diverse Schools? Meet the Pioneers Making It Happen

New Ideas on How to Use Flipgrid with Your Students

Designing College Curricula for Student Success

Designing College Curricula for Student Success

Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

I Need My Professional Goals to Matter to My School Leaders. Without It, It Is Hard to Stay in the Classroom.

The best tools to create blended learning environments

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