eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

This increase–driven by improved identification and diagnosis, heightened awareness, advocacy, and broader definitions of disabilities–presents substantial challenges for school districts. million over the past decade.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the percentage of children diagnosed with a developmental disability rose from 5.76 Department of Education, 6.6 million students in U.S. percent in 2014 to 6.99 percent in 2016—and the number of students diagnosed with ADHD increased from 4.4 million in 2003 to 6.1

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2016

Differentiated instruction involves assessing individual students to determine where they are in terms of content knowledge or skill level, then using a variety of strategies to effectively create curriculum that is, in effect, individualized. This delicate balance is what many argue separates the best teachers from the herd.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) renewed our national focus on the least-restrictive environment. We began providing accommodations through differentiated instruction and teachers figured out what to change or modify to accommodate “disabled” learners.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

Decades of research have shown that effective readers have a solid and automatic knowledge of how to translate the sounds of our language to the print that represents those sounds. When educators know how to identify a student with a learning or language disability, they can act immediately to begin remediation.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

Gamification helps students retain acquired knowledge. In fact, applying gamification to the learning process can increase knowledge retention by up to 40 percent. It will also disable or freeze devices after repeated attempts at access. It also helps students enhance teamwork and collaboration.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day. Office of Special Education Programs has awarded a five-year, $2.5

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

“The nation’s persistent inequities in access, participation, and success in STEM subjects that exist along racial, socioeconomic, gender, and geographic lines, as well as among students with disabilities, are therefore concerning and problematic. The report results from workshops convened by the U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Protecting the data of students with disabilities is crucial for several reasons. However, there is a critical concern: IEPs require detailed information about students’ disabilities, learning needs, medical history, and academic performance. By targeting a specific task, it is also easier to set specific guardrails and train teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. 13 Positive effects only show in narrow areas such as alphabetic knowledge in younger students. 15 The largest category is learning disabilities, mainly dyslexia. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 45 (3), 217-231. Compton, D.L.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This includes considerations for students with disabilities, such as providing text alternatives for images and accommodating various learning styles. Professional development for teachers: Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology effectively in diverse classrooms.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Decades of research have shown that effective readers have a solid and automatic knowledge of how to translate the sounds of our language to the print that represents those sounds. When educators know how to identify a student with a learning or language disability, they can act immediately to begin remediation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Eventually, I felt I had no choice but to finally take my son for a thorough evaluation that revealed not only ADHD but also dyslexia and dysgraphia, a writing-related learning disability. But without teacher knowledge, proper screening, and early intervention, these kids can struggle with reading well into adulthood.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Licensure exams, if rigorous and aligned to the science of reading, can serve as an important guardrail for making sure teachers have this critical knowledge. The majority of states (29 states and the District of Columbia) use “weak” tests that do not signal whether teachers have the knowledge they need to teach students to read.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 2: Review and Targeted Support – Homework Review and Intervention Note: Teacher 2 reinforces and builds on prior knowledge by reviewing homework and providing targeted instruction, ensuring students understand the content before moving on to new material.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2022

percent of total books), a person with a disability (3.4 My last district was conservative-leaning, and I was often weighing political tension against my own highly knowledgeable, expert, teacher judgment. percent of total books) than a book including a primary character who is Black/African (11.9 percent of total books), Latinx (5.3

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online courses not only benefits students with disabilities, but can have significant benefits for all students, ultimately increasing retention and improving learning outcomes. New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I became passionate about helping other teachers feel prepared and finding ways to help them enhance their skills, knowledge and confidence. Two-thirds of students with disabilities now spend more than 80 percent of their time in general education classrooms, according to NCES. Empowerment is key to retention.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

She urges students and teachers to use tools that level the playing field for students, whether or not they’ve been diagnosed with a disability as she has. As AI and other tech advancements continue to rapidly evolve, schools…

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By creating bridges between students’ knowledge and classroom content, educators who employ CRT practices aim to affirm identities and values. CRT refers to a student-centered approach that seeks to validate and affirm students’ diverse experiences and contributions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2017

They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. We have talking devices for nonverbal students, word prediction software for learning-disabled students, and a megaphone for staff to yell “1-2-3 Go Mountain View” every morning.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2015

As with all TTM lessons, which are designed to emphasize the progressive and interrelated nature of math concepts, TTM Geometry builds on prior knowledge. TTM lessons and on-line tutoring are both available in both English and Spanish. Material from a press release was used in this report.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When I asked students, who were a mix of general education students and students with disabilities, to do Harvards Project Zeros see-think-wonder protocol, where they look at an image and consider the ideas and questions it brings up for them, I realized that many students had trouble with thinking and wondering.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

Accessible conferences ensure that all attendees, regardless of physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, can participate fully and engage with the content and networking opportunities. This inclusivity fosters a richer exchange of ideas and knowledge , contributing to the overall success of the conference.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

They might also have their location data and IP address tracked without their knowledge. Accessibility The fast move from print-based to digital materials and from in person learning events to digital learning events can create additional barriers for disabled students. Oftentimes, these bans come from a place of fear (e.g.,

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eSchool News

JULY 23, 2018

This is the time for school and school system leaders to shift what they think, how hey think, and ultimately what they do to build the requisite skills, knowledge, and experiences for our students with ASD. Children with disabilities and those with autism are no exception. Engagement is learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Conventional wisdom around when and where students learn, what knowledge they need to be successful, and who they are as learners is all rapidly changing, especially as technology becomes more prevalent in classrooms. Check out this inspiring video of CAPS students changing the life of a disabled student.).

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

The surveys included over 20 demographic questionscovering areas like housing, food security, disability status, and employmentfollowed by 1540 experience-based questions exploring academic confidence, mental health, study habits, and perceptions of inclusion. These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Despite being more expensive due to the intensive training of stenographers and voice writers, real-time captioning is often necessary as an accommodation for students who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing, ensuring an equal experience as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

I expected the obvious: general content teachers, teachers who work with English language learners and students with disabilities, counselors, social workers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff. Who is needed on this team?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It aims to remove barriers to learning by proactively addressing challenges students may face, such as disabilities, language barriers, or differences in learning styles. Multiple Means of Expression : allow students to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge in different ways. It is based on the idea that no one-size-fits-all.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Younger students, and students with disabilities that impact executive function, struggle more in fully asynchronous learning environments, and may require adult supervision to work through asynchronous assignments. Group discussions will work well when your students have the background knowledge gleaned from independent work.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. Students who struggle because they have reading disabilities or struggle to read on a computer screen because of blurred vision. For that,] a text-to-speech software saves us.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“This series of surveys further our knowledge on what libraries are doing right and allows us to see where and how we can advocate for better understanding the roles libraries play in the lives of the average person. ” Please review the complete survey findings at [link]. Far too many states are using these weak tests.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2023

Let’s discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the education sector: Transforming Education Through Artificial Intelligence: AI is helping in personalizing education, optimizing processes, enhancing knowledge, and improving speed. 1. Personalize Education: Considering knowledge gaps is one of the essential roles of AI.

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