Communication, Learning Disabilities and Special Education

Transitioning to a workload approach in K-12 special education

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Key points: Transitioning to a workload approach offers room for more effective and personalized support See article: Is the ‘Growing Your Own’ pipeline working for special ed teachers? Special education providers continue to use the caseload approach to guide them in counting the number of students they are expected to provide services to.

Special Education

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Navigating Special Education with Open Communication

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decadesand how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications. There’s so much happening with special education, and I know that on some days it seems we have a million moving parts.

Special Education

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

According to the DOE’s Institute of Education Sciences, this term can be used when there is a rationale, based on research findings, that the practice is likely to improve student outcomes, with ongoing efforts to examine such effects. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S. Learning Disabilities, 27 (2), 1-11.

Disabilities

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5 essential apps for autistic learners

eSchool News

JULY 29, 2016

The now-closed website APPitic.com, which curated apps from Apple Distinguished Educators, suggested a number of apps pertaining to special education, communication, and helping students with autism. Here are 5 apps to help children and adults with autism develop skills, learn, and interact better with others.

Learning Disabilities

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Don Johnston Incorporated Joins Texthelp Group; Edtech Giants Join Forces to Help Students Across North America and the Globe

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire the Education Technology Division of Don Johnston Inc., a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL. WOBURN, Mass.,

Assistive Technology

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A tale of two pilots

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

Experiencing the impact of poor acoustics in the classroom led me on a journey to create an environment where communication was optimal for students in my charge. At week’s end, teachers were pleading to retain the system, because they noticed their students were more engaged in lessons and distractions were minimal.

Learning Disabilities

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

According to the DOE’s Institute of Education Sciences, this term can be used when there is a rationale, based on research findings, that the practice is likely to improve student outcomes, with ongoing efforts to examine such effects. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S. Learning Disabilities, 27 (2), 1-11.

Disabilities

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By engaging students in selecting personalized tools, you empower them to take charge of their learning journey. Parental involvement and open communication also play vital roles. It’s important to communicate with students, parents, and specialists to gather detailed information about their needs.

Technology

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6 Assistive Technologies That Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential

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.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Letting students record and embed their voice responses directly into information fields in online forms does wonders for ELLs, younger students who can’t read yet, special education students, and students who have difficulty reading. Holzweiss asked. Evolve your programming.

Schools

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As a Paraprofessional, My Role Is Undervalued, Underpaid and Too Often, Forgotten

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

I've worked with students who have autism, behavioral challenges, learning disabilities and more — and every time a student is in crisis, I'm by their side. It takes empathy to support them in communicating their emotions, patience to help them self-regulate and flexibility to morph into whatever they need in the moment.

Assignments

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Small Changes to Make Your Classroom More Neurodiversity-Affirming

Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

And while not everyone agrees on an exact definition of this umbrella term, it’s frequently used to describe people who are on the autism spectrum, people with learning disabilities, and people with attention differences like ADD and ADHD, among others. It’s things like dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

Disabilities

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Making Learning Enjoyable in K12 Online Schooling: A Parent’s Guide to Success

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Parents can proactively foster community through: Virtual study groups Online forums or class-based chats (supervised) Collaborative assignments using Google Docs or Padlet Social engagement not only makes learning more enjoyable but also builds essential skills like communication, empathy, and teamwork.

Quizzes

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Teaching The Preschool Brain: A Guide for New Preschool Teachers

Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

Able to speak in clear sentences to communicate their needs. Able to communicate with familiar adults and politely greet unfamiliar adults. The best approach is to not wait for parents to come to you, but to be a proactive communicator to give them a sense of security that you’re on top of things and have nothing to hide.

Teaching

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Transitioning to a workload approach in K-12 special education

Navigating Special Education with Open Communication

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

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A tale of two pilots

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

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