eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2015

Understanding Dyslexia is an online program that helps teachers identify students who have dyslexia, a learning disability that affects as much as 10 percent of the population. The program also explains how to help these students learn to read. Dyslexia is a significant obstacle to student achievement in school.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

To help create a culture of math achievement at North Star, leaders implemented SpringMath , a K–8 math intervention solution, to improve all their students’ math skills school-wide rather than just working with those who needed intervention.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2015

During the event, which was hosted by the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training , Hill and other educators described how technology is empowering students with disabilities to achieve at high levels. million children in the U.S. We now know what kids are able to do, and not just what they are unable to do.”.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse for literacy does not contain any study that has a significant positive effect on broad reading achievement for this group. 15 The largest category is learning disabilities, mainly dyslexia. 16 Reading difficulties also occur across other disabilities such as autism and ADHD.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Some were students with learning disabilities. This way, students can track their own progress and achievements, and teachers can easily monitor and share data. Communicating with students about their Lexile score and what it means helps students take ownership of their learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

Hearing and understanding what is being said in the classroom play a crucial role in a student’s speech and language development, reading and spelling ability, attention and concentration, and overall academic achievement.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2016

General education teachers have had to learn and apply new instructional strategies to address the new standards and the vision that the standards embody, particularly universal design for learning. This can be a stressful time for everyone. It’s no longer about your kids or my kids.

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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. Next page: Additional findings from the study.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Student impacts The caseload approach often raises concerns about its impact on student achievement, especially when caseloads become excessively large due to the absence of caseload caps in many states. This leads to providers having to create large groups, to find a way to provide their service delivery.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Achievement increasing by up to 240 percent in math and reading. students attend blended classes on campus and take online courses from home, and district educators say a personalized learning solution has had a positive impact in a number of academic areas.

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Elevate k12

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the quest for educational equity, it is essential that all students, especially those with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) in reading and math, receive the support they need to succeed. public schools are identified as having specific learning disabilities (SLDs). Here are some key points: Prevalence : About 4.8

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

The company’s support and accessible technology is designed to accommodate children and adults with special needs and learning disabilities. “Fundamentally, we are both unified by a mission to help as many students as possible learn and succeed. .” For more than 40 years, Don Johnston Inc.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

School principal Abraham agrees: “Having the students have the ability to really dive deep within that text and read the text multiple times is so important for comprehension, especially with our students that are English language learners or that might have a learning disability. [It

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2023

This is achieved through AI web-based study environments, simulations, and visualization. Digital Learning: With the help of AI, digital learning is now powered by more customized options, study guides, and digital textbooks. Personalized Learning with AI Personalization has changed how we experience technology.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When the report came back with the words “learning disability,” I was filled with so much shame. The report said that my intelligence is actually very high but that the gap between my intelligence and my abilities is wide enough that I must have some sort of learning disability. My whole body shut down.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2019

It recently released a survey of 1,880 adults that seeks to understand how teachers, parents and the public view learner variability, students’ ability to reach high levels of academic achievement, and the use of education technology. There I think our hopes have fallen short, which Digital Promise’s research seems to confirm.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Audiobooks are useful tools for students with learning disabilities, beginning readers, and students for whom English is a second language. . . Gamification makes learning exciting for students, delivering interactivity in a variety of subjects and providing a sense of progress with rewards or points for completing tasks.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2020

But after doing poorly on a math placement exam in middle school, he was placed in a math class for students with learning disabilities. But despite the abundance of these apps, something isn’t adding up when it comes to moving the needle on math achievement.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

There, students have access to “gold standard” multilingual programming, a hard-won achievement for any U.S. This posed major challenges to her education: Esmeralda said that, instead of receiving proper language instruction, she was placed in classes meant to address learning disabilities.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2021

This model compared students' results on a battery of IQ tests to their actual academic achievement levels and anticipated grade-level performance. A significant discrepancy between expected and actual achievement resulted in placement in special education services. The results were monitored for student growth.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

And interestingly, in both studies what we found was the real drivers of this are for students at the lower levels of achievement. Both times the kids at the lower levels of achievement really rocked it in terms of what they remembered in arts versus what they remembered in traditional instruction. How do teachers respond to this?

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Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

It can also signal something more like a learning disability. Next, you can conduct informal or formal assessments to pinpoint any deficiencies in knowledge or skills or to check for any learning disabilities. Set Realistic Goals Once the issue is identified, talk with the student to set a few achievable goals.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse for literacy does not contain any study that has a significant positive effect on broad reading achievement for this group. 15 The largest category is learning disabilities, mainly dyslexia. 16 Reading difficulties also occur across other disabilities such as autism and ADHD.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

I look forward to bringing my expertise to this role to help us continue to grow and achieve our goals, and I could not be more excited to be part of this dynamic team.”. “As a proud immigrant and a product of the public school system myself, I am passionate about increasing access to care and opportunity for kids of all ages.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning. Whether it’s a learning disability, physical impairment, or sensory issue, recognizing these elements will guide you in selecting the right technological tools.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

Amanda Lotz knows all too well how difficult it can be to engage middle school students in life sciences, especially those with emotional disorders, behavioral issues, or learning disabilities. Given the chance to be directly responsible for their own learning, however, her students displayed an inspiring will to achieve. “It

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2025

About 14 percent of students in traditional public schools and nearly 12 percent of those in charter schools were recorded as having a disability during that period. The most common disabilities among public school children are part of a category called specific learning disabilities, which includes dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

An achievable roadmap for success This road map is very achievable. According to an article in the academic journal American Society for Information Science and Technology , improved technological instruction on assignments through librarian intervention can help students with learning disabilities and barriers.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Are we going to push this child to achieve and then can they achieve and then will this IEP also stand up to scrutiny because my job could be on the line? They deserve to be supported in the ways that help them learn and achieve best. They’re saying, hey, am I doing a good enough job? Laura Ascione Mm.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Nader is passionate about providing equitable education for all students and supporting educators to achieve this goal. is Associate Professor and Chair of the Special Education Department at Niagara University.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2019

You improvise for each student – according to their educational goals, their learning styles, their academic capacities, and maybe their learning disabilities. It gives a chance to the students, the parents and the tutor to judge how well they can all work together to achieve the common educational goals they set for the child.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Personalized learning: video lessons, suitable games, activities. Smart goals that will adapt to learning speed and needs. Specialized versions to support people with learning disabilities. This typing tutor is well designed and you will not find it difficult to achieve your own personal goals. 9 Keyblaze.

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EAB

APRIL 13, 2023

In order to reach and enroll these students and achieve graduate growth, graduate enrollment leaders must devote time, money, and planning to these programs. Ultimately, institutions should set ambitious but achievable goals to create a roadmap for successful planning and management. Ready to find out more?

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

How accessible are the programs for students with learning disabilities? Yes, K12 Schools offer specialized courses and electives like coding, art, advanced mathematics, and more, along with AP classes for high-achieving students. Teachers provide regular feedback to ensure progress. Can students pursue advanced courses?

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Celebrate Progress Over Perfection Recognize effort, not just achievement. How does online learning affect standardized testing and college admissions? How do online schools support students with special learning needs (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities)?

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