eSchool News

MAY 4, 2015

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.

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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. Curriculum News Professional Development (PD) Special Education Top News'

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2021

Originally students were provided special education services based on the discrepancy model. A significant discrepancy between expected and actual achievement resulted in placement in special education services. Special education services often included classes separate from the regular classroom.

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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.

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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve committed to personalizing learning, but how can I do that for every student in my inclusion classroom when the range of abilities among them is so vast? A core element of my job has always been to consider how I can tailor instruction to meet the needs of each student—that’s the crux of special education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

But in the world of special education, these numbers take on a special significance. nonprofit with a smattering of schools around the city, most catering to students with learning disabilities. The STEM3 Academy — that’s STEM cubed — was started by the Help Group , an L.A.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2015

If schools are to meet the learning needs of every student, including those with disabilities, then “we have to think differently about how we provide instruction,” Hill said. Hill was speaking at a June 17 briefing on Capitol Hill that focused on the intersection of technology and special education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2020

It also supports special education students, including those diagnosed with Autism, Speech & Language Disorders, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), and Dyslexia and it supports reading enrichment programs. HearBuilder is easy to set up and has excellent support from the Super Duper tech team.”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Dyslexia is the most common disability affecting young learners today, with 5 to 20 percent of the student population affected, say some studies. Dyslexic learners struggle in school and often do not receive the help they need due to a lack of educator and parental awareness. See how you score on this awareness test! Questions: 1.

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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.

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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. When our district brings together general and special education teachers, we reframe the conversation to focus on “our” students.

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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.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 80 percent of students with learning disabilities have dyslexia. In order to create a learning environment that feels safe, comfortable and empowering for students, schools need to adhere to basic guiding principles. Join the Community.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

Curriculum itself must be personalized in order to truly meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Curriculum itself must be personalized in order to truly meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Math is his favorite subject, and he enjoys learning it. Bring on the learning revolution!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

In early 2010, I began the search for the best amplification system to implement in the classrooms of Veterans Memorial Elementary School to improve learning for students with hearing loss and impairments, learning disabilities, and English Language learners. We made plans to expand our pilot.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2021

These funds will enable Parallel to accelerate its growth by expanding nationwide, increasing access to special education services for students across the country.

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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). What does high-quality instruction entail?

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2016

Students with learning disabilities face the greatest challenges in access to reading year-round; and because of their disability, they are often left out of traditional programs, which can damage self-esteem and cause them to fall behind in school.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S. schools collectively spend over $120 billion a year on special education. 15 The largest category is learning disabilities, mainly dyslexia. 20k+ per year).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2022

I’m a special education teacher serving students in a self-contained class, and all of my students have moderate to severe learning disabilities including ADHD, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

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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. Thu, 09/05/2019 - 10:38. Over the past 10 years, the number of U.S. FM Systems Help Students Stay Engaged.

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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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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

It is important to understand inclusive pedagogies as practices where we discern the nuance between general multicultural education or culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices that specifically address the ability/disability continuum and the health dimension. Support colleagues with disabilities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Stager joins as Parallel’s new Director of Partnerships, with a strong background in building ed-tech partnerships, particularly in the special education space. Parallel’s new hires come nearly two months after its official launch in December 2021, alongside $2.8M

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Last month, California joined the list of 40 other states that have legislation requiring dyslexia screenings in early education. But of these states, only 30 legally require an intervention for students with this extremely common learning disability.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

I’m a ninth grade English teacher at Collier and all of my students are classified with a disability and have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that qualifies them for special education services. So, What’s Alternative About Our School?

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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

Trusting her students to direct their own learning proved a valuable lesson for her and them. Special Education teacher Sean Arnold is serious about playful learning. 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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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.

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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.

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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. Over the course of each year, I develop strong relationships with the students I serve, especially with the one I'm assigned to.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Its not uncommon for children to face difficulties adjusting to online education. How do online schools support students with special learning needs (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities)?

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

“Neverstreaming: Prevention and Early Intervention as an alternative to special education.” ” Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. Nonlinear Dynamics, 95(3), pp.1923-1939. Slavin, Robert E., 6, 1991, pp.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

to meet with representatives from the Department of Education and elected officials. To advocate for measures designed to better support students with learning disabilities in higher education. “I In June, more than 40 neurodiverse high school and college students traveled to Washington D.C. Their goal? One in five U.S.

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2024

But the school districts that are reaching out to Olvera for help need an even rarer creature — bilingual school psychologists who can evaluate Spanish-speaking children for special education needs. Beyond that, it’s inherently high stakes to determine whether a child needs special education services or more language support.

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