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3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

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This approach fosters environments where all students can learn and grow together. Its also an increasingly important aspect as studies, like one from the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities , show that inadequate support negatively impacts students mental health, physical health, and overall quality of life.

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Accessibility Tools Can Be Transformative for Some Students. But at What Cost?

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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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FETC 2020: How Flexible Classrooms Can Support Learning for All

EdTech Magazine

They all are accommodations created for people with disabilities that eventually went mainstream. Occupational therapists in special education were among the first to use flexible seating for students with disabilities, Christopher Bugaj, the assistive technology specialist for Loudon County (Va.)

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FETC 2020: How Flexible Classrooms Can Support Learning for All

EdTech Magazine

They all are accommodations created for people with disabilities that eventually went mainstream. Occupational therapists in special education were among the first to use flexible seating for students with disabilities, Christopher Bugaj, the assistive technology specialist for Loudon County (Va.)

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#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

New also this year is a Playful Learning Space where we will showcase a variety of games that can be integrated into a gaming club as well as into your classroom. This year, #ICE18 offers attendees the unique opportunity to learn and share with over 3,500 educators covering a wide spectrum of topics.

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When a New School Year Means a New School Model, Students Can Be in for an Uphill Battle

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Anthony Principe worked as a special education teacher in Boston, Mass. for more than 30 years, and throughout that period he watched the educators in his city experiment with different instructional philosophies. For special education students, the challenges can be immense.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

Holzweiss , a high school educational technology enrichment specialist librarian, shared her tips to help school librarians engage with students, support teachers , and make their school libraries dynamic and welcoming learning spaces. What are the emerging technologies in a library? Holzweiss asked. Evolve your programming.

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