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Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

eSchool News

As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), theres a growing demand for these specialized professionals. This surge stems partially from COVID-19’s lingering effects.

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How we turned around our English language learner (ELL) program

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Many of those struggling were English-language learners (ELLs) whose English proficiency wasn’t at the level needed to comprehend challenging texts within these exams. This way, students can track their own progress and achievements, and teachers can easily monitor and share data. Some were students with learning disabilities.

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Ongoing Self-Assessments: Students Reflect On and Document Their Progress

Catlin Tucker

goals they have for the grading period and describe their action plan for achieving these goals. Too often students become overwhelmed by all of the work teachers assign and lose sight of what they would like to achieve. First, students are asked to articulate three S.M.A.R.T.

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

eSchool News

Even lengthy evaluations by specialists have all the same limitations. For example, the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen (Yale) is a survey that asks teachers to make judgments on how often they think a student displays problems in their language behaviors such as oral expression. Dyslexia was later proven to be language-based.)

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

Some students might agree, while others may see tutoring as editorial services or language support (Lockett, 2019). Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. To help writers grow, feedback doesn’t have to be only evaluative.

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IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University

eSchool News

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. ” Visit our research page for more information about IXL’s studies.

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CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board

eSchool News

Knowledge Graph helps developers enhance AI system inputs by aligning them with learning science research, state academic standards, and curricula, while Evaluators help developers assess AI system outputs to ensure they meet the accuracy, rigor, and quality essential for teaching and learning.