eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

PresenceLearning, long at the forefront of innovation in the online delivery of special education and behavior and mental health services, is positioned to bring Hasbro characters and games to students in an online environment. The company’s platform is the only one on the market today that features this suite of Hasbro characters.

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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we continue to recover from the impacts of COVID learning disruptions, parent communication and engagement will continue to be a strategic imperative for all schools. Parents have become used to increased information and communication from schools. D, SVP, Special Education – Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here are a few more ways I’ve adapted technology for my neurodivergent students: Group projects Many students with neurodivergent conditions struggle to connect and communicate with other students. That discussion could draw the attention of other students–making my students feel self-conscious–or it might be disruptive.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I’ve been a reading specialist, a special education teacher, and an English teacher, among others. I think with younger students in particular, family groups would be useful, but I have only used it to communicate directly with students and let their families join those groups if they are interested.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Alternatively, real-time captions can be delivered remotely through solutions like Communication Access Realtime Translation, or CART, catering to students’ preferences. Students with Attention Deficit Disorder, for instance, often find that captioning provides the reinforcement they need to stay focused during and after class.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Even in general instruction, a student should be able to say, “I’m paying attention, but I need to get some wiggles out,” and then ask to trade their seat for a wobble stool, a piece of soft seating, or a standing desk. A hallway hangout, on the other hand, could accommodate more people, as well as some social noise and other activity.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. Some have had too much screen time and it’s changed the way their brain works and we’re seeing more students qualifying for special education services and needing help.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Attention feels more frayed and fragile during live video lessons for all of us. That’s especially true for our learners who experience challenges to sustained attention when in the physical classroom. Can our students, teachers and caregivers—especially those experiencing it for the first time—navigate web browsers and technology?

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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. We made plans to expand our pilot.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The STEM gender gap remains an area of much-needed attention that we, as educators, can actively work on improving in our daily lessons. Support for People Learning English as a Second Language AI offers people who are learning English new and improved avenues for more effective communication.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

“Nampa School District decided from the beginning that we needed to plan for providing access and ensure that we are reaching all our students on a daily basis, with particular attention to our most at-risk and marginalized populations,” says Chad Longley, Nampa Personalized Learning Administrator at Nampa School District.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

Jordan Green, a professor of communication sciences and disorders at Harvard Universitys Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, says in a recent research paper the excitement is palpable around AI in health care. Researchers also hope to help with intervention, focusing on personalized attention for each student.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. Some have had too much screen time and it’s changed the way their brain works and we’re seeing more students qualifying for special education services and needing help.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

He was also experiencing speech delays and was challenged in everyday communications. The Lourie Center’s therapeutic nursery program offers a comprehensive early childhood program that provides education and clinical services. Lucas needed help. So did Maria and her husband. They were referred to the Lourie Center in Rockville, Md.,

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2017

Hopkins likes to read singable stories—songs in the form of a book—to target goals in young students like reading comprehension, reading pace, and sustained attention. This is a collaborative community where educators can share information to help support the needs of students with autism.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2016

But the impact of this approach in Louisiana has yielded mixed academic results and disastrous results on disciplinary records , particularly for children of color and special education students. The majority of these children are living in homes and neighborhoods where violence, poor education and poverty are the norm.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Anne Brown, CEO & President, Cook Center for Human Connection More meaningful, tailored school-home communication will be imperative to supporting academic recovery and addressing chronic absenteeism. Communications with student-level data tied to outcomes feel relevant and actionable to families. Diane Myers, Ph.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I still have days when I cannot communicate as clearly as I want. As it turns out, the checklist format is a recurring accommodation given to many students with IEPs and is often discussed outside the context of special education as chunking.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2020

The Miacademy team keeps all learners in mind, including those with special needs, as they create the online curriculum. As a former special education teacher, Newman knows how to support a variety of learners and uses these strategies to direct the creation of Miacademy videos. “If They keep the child’s attention.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Parental involvement and open communication also play vital roles. 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. First, consider using digital communication tools to maintain open lines with parents.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

special education legal expert, presents “Staying Out of Due Process in Special Education,” providing insight into the most common legal issues in special education and how to avoid them. Julie Weatherly, Esq., length: 2 hours).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As we continue to recover from the impacts of COVID learning disruptions, parent communication and engagement will continue to be a strategic imperative for all schools. Parents have become used to increased information and communication from schools. D, SVP, Special Education – Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

I am a special education teacher, so everything feels like personalized learning. Special Education teacher at Auburn School District in Seattle, Washington. Tutoring is a version of in-person personalized learning, but I think it gives the student the opportunity to get focused attention and focused questions.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Newsletters Why : Advocacy, community connections, sharing resources, showcasing student work How : Wakelet , Padlet , Smore , Google Slides, PPT “A newsletter is a wonderful way of advocating [for your library], Holzweiss said. Work smarter, not harder.” Holzweiss asked. Evolve your programming.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

students enrolled in special education programs rose 30 percent. In fact, the National Education Association found nearly every general classroom across the country includes at least one student with a disability. 6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Brian Potash.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Many have lacked the social skills to interact with their peers, the ability to follow instructions and stick to a routine, the attention spans to sit through an entire story read aloud in class, Lambert says. It has also expanded the program in a few ways. One of those strategies was “baby bags.”

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

But funding lapses this year have threatened to reduce access, including the end of the Federal Communications Commission’s “ Affordable Connectivity Program ,” which was key in connecting many families to the internet. It hasn’t received enough attention, she adds. Will all this translate to greater access for disabled students?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital Storytelling Tools: Platforms like StoryJumper or Book Creator enable students to create and share digital stories, enhancing literacy skills, creativity, and digital communication abilities. Online collaboration tools facilitate group projects and communication.

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

It also means that there is more attention available to address any individual emotional needs, which can create a more nurturing classroom. Schools that embrace co-teaching may report a stronger sense of community and a more cohesive approach to addressing educational challenges.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Students who spent formative years learning online may be too nervous to raise a hand in class or have trouble paying attention. Instead, college instructors need to change how they assign and communicate their homework assignments. But complaining about students isn’t the answer, Cohn and other teaching experts say.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

The funds are being used toward faculty’s collaboration efforts to enrich their curriculum through science-based literacy methods in elementary education, special education and early childhood education.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2018

As a special education teacher, I work with students who struggle academically. Over the years I’ve become familiar with the ideas and theories commonly advocated for in special education practice. These students thrive during collaborative work where success requires ongoing communication. Why is that?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

Cultural Perspectives on Authority International students often approach interactions with educators with profound reverence, influenced by cultures that value authority and rules. For international students, this act of showing respect is vital, as they fear failure in the course if their communication style is perceived as disrespectful.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? In your opinion, what sport gets too much attention? What sport should get more attention? Do you like watching sports live or on TV? Would you prefer a late start to your school day or an early release? If you woke up famous, what would you like to be famous for?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2024

AI can become the tool that helps novice educators feel more confident and gain credibility quicker compared to their veteran counterparts, which can mean feeling better about staying in the education field longer. Amanda Hurlbut, Ph.D. Minkowan Goo, Ph.D.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

Cultural Perspectives on Authority International students often approach interactions with educators with profound reverence, influenced by cultures that value authority and rules. For international students, this act of showing respect is vital, as they fear failure in the course if their communication style is perceived as disrespectful.

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