eSchool News

MAY 14, 2020

Vizzle is an online learning solution that keeps students with special needs on track with teachers and parents able to support and monitor IEPs, so learning can take place in the classroom and at home. Their content is created and reviewed by educational professionals. Vizzle FREE through August 1, 2020. Automatic data collection.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

A third challenge resulting from the pandemic has been how teachers should address the rapidly evolving requirements for remote learning—from what goals to teach to, to logging instructional hours, addressing absenteeism and cataloging evidence of learning—for their students with special education needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2023

At the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Ulster Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), we have developed the architecture to accomplish and codify a leadership approach to help schools consider how to reach our most marginalized and vulnerable students. Related : What matters most for our special education teachers?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Dually certified in special education and English Language Arts, I teach an ELA inclusion class to 11th and 12th graders, which means I serve students with and without Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in the same setting. I’d like to see special education take a front seat in conversations about personalized learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2020

During this launch month, Capstone is offering a special Educator Preview to all educators who want to explore the new resource for free. The module includes three extended learning exercises in each article, including a related activity and critical thinking prompts in “Share What You Know” and “Questions for Understanding.”.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Specialized Education Services, Inc. Our compassionate staff and teachers work tirelessly to unlock the potential of every student, a mission that has become increasingly crucial as the number of students receiving special education has grown over the past decade.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Personalized learning and student resources are the focus in the Ottawa Catholic School Board , where teachers use Gemini to give students differentiated experiences for needs such as special education, English as a second language (ESL) and advanced learners. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2022

Paraprofessionals, also referred to as classroom aides or a primary support person (PSP), are the glue in the school day, supporting teachers in monitoring classroom activities and ensuring that all students are where they need to be. Paraprofessionals are particularly essential in special education.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers who have traditionally planned a whole group lesson that moves the class, as a unit, through a series of learning activities find it nearly impossible to hold their students’ attention in the concurrent classroom. Finally, I would encourage teachers to end their lessons with an exit ticket activity.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology for communication, today announced the new generation of its special education platform Boardmaker. Boardmaker provides a fully inclusive education environment for parents, special education teachers and schools to millions of students around the world.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The LRE ensures that students under IDEA are offered equitable access to education alongside their non-disabled peers. Under these requirements, special education students should be in the same classrooms as their peers to the maximum appropriate extent.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2022

As we enter into another winter season living with the pandemic, special education services are not where schools hoped they would be, with many feeling that they are still falling behind rather than beginning to catch up. New York City recently announced delays to its academic recovery program for students with special needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

At the heart of this movement is a commitment to honoring the dignity and humanity of every student while also removing the stigma around special education by creating learning spaces where differences are not just accepted, but celebrated. Flexible and durable classrooms are essential for inclusive education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Student engagement and involvement with technology-driven IEPs: Technology-driven IEPs can also empower students to take an active role in their education plan. When students on an IEP reach a certain age, it is important for them to be the active lead in their plan. It is vital for students to take ownership in their learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many schools continue to encounter challenges in effectively serving their students, faced with special education staff shortages, backlogs of evaluations, and a youth mental health crisis. Today, more than two years after most of these waivers and temporary orders were activated, many are in limbo, and some have expired.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

To meet the demands and needs of these neurodiverse students, school districts are on the hunt for special education professionals. This is why it is vital to employ professionals who are trained to help create the environments these children need.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

We wanted to give every dyslexic a chance to be able to excel in school and all the activities they do.”. Apps McClatchy News Special Education Top News' They just have a disability or a neurological misfiring that doesn’t allow them to read as well as other people. Next page: How the app helps dyslexic readers.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2022

This impacts grades, attendance, discipline, and referrals to special education. And yet, many schools have struggled to implement anything beyond Tier 1 interventions , which are simply mental health-related activities designed to meet the needs of all students regardless of whether or not they are at risk for mental health problems.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Thank you for your work towards broadening access to higher education! Hamza is an associate professor in the Middle and Adolescence Education Department in the College of Education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Special education caseloads in schools have continued to rise, increasing backlogs, and driving clinician burnout. The resulting platform is a combination of their expertise and 13 years of our own data on how special education providers and students engage in therapy and evaluations.”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Yet, at the elementary school level, many teachers haven’t had any specialized education or training in science, leaving them at a loss for PD in STEM. Instead, we conduct PD within a constructivist framework to actively engage and challenge teachers to think at higher levels. Take a constructivist approach.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

More than half of educators (56 percent) feel their students would need increased access to classroom specialists (e.g., special education teachers, subject-matter specialists, school psychologists). bus drivers, custodians, teachers’ aids, substitute teachers).

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2017

This episode, combined with similar high-profile occurrences across the state, led Texas to pass SB507 , requiring cameras in special education classrooms. “We established early on that the cameras were a tool to deter harmful activity and protect students,” said Superintendent David Richards of Fraser Public Schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

“We’re excited for the potential to create more dynamic therapy experiences by incorporating these iconic characters and games into therapy activities. The Candy Land activity will be a twist on a classic favorite as students work together to reach the candy castle before it melts. With Clue Jr., About PresenceLearning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Implicit bias can also be seen in the overrepresentation of students of color in special education vs. underrepresented students in gifted and talented education. As educators, it is vital that we recognize the biases we carry so that this does not have an adverse impact on the students that we are serving.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Early childhood Investment in early childhood education shows an average return over time of $4 for every dollar spent, thanks in part to reduced needs for special education and increased productivity for families, according to the multiple studies summarized by the Buffet Early Childhood Institute.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

Through its software and hardware solutions, ClassIn provides the digital infrastructure for the hybrid future of education by building classrooms in both the virtual and physical worlds. ClassIn is the only end-to-end education platform with a full suite of innovative tools and features, all designed with hybrid-first pedagogy at its core.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

Public Schools, to a wheelchair and prevented her from speaking or fully participating in learning activities. They attached a tablet loaded with text-to-talk software to her chair, and those educational technology tools changed her life. million students in K-12 who received special education services under…

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2019

Quality social-emotional learning (SEL) and effective special education (SpEd) programming look remarkably similar. Each relies on a positive, safe learning environment and touts activities geared toward student strengths and weaknesses.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The courses are authored by experts and are appropriate for general education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals. Its professional development solutions encompass educator evaluations and tracking professional development activities. For more information, visit [link].

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2023

Like many current and former educators, I’ve loved watching the sitcom for the smart humor and great characters, but also for how accurately it represents so much of what I experienced during my time as a teacher, academic coach, and principal. It’s a massive challenge, particularly for busy teachers trying to move the needle academically.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Supervised group projects, clubs, and school-wide activities further reinforce these skills in real-world settings. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Additionally, integrating mindfulness and grounding activities throughout the day can help all students–neurotypical and neurodivergent alike–stay focused and manage anxiety. For instance, calming classroom design elements, such as dimmable lighting and flexible seating options, can help reduce overstimulation.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Teacher 2: Delivers the same instructional content or activity to all groups, regardless of their skill levels.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2018

With growing classroom sizes, it can be tricky to ensure that every student is motivated and challenged with activities tailored to their specific needs. After a few weeks of using Quizlet, my students’ test scores started to improve from failing (20s to 50s) to 70s, and they finished the year achieving 80s on their tests.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When I explained what I was doing, why it was needed, and that only their activity during school hours was visible, they started to change their minds. Switching from learning one subject to another or one activity to another expends a lot of energy. I got a lot of resistance at first. They felt it was an invasion of their privacy.

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