eSchool News

JUNE 18, 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). Fuchs, L.S.,

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Example: Writing Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

Larkin will serve as a thought partner and advisor for school districts across the country as they design and scale specialized academic programs based on student strength and need. During her tenure, she led the implementation, facilitation and monitoring of special education services for students from age 3 through 22.

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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

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

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

We might move quickly from showing something on-screen to asking students to reflect on the information in writing. Switching from learning one subject to another or one activity to another expends a lot of energy. Using software to monitor devices can make those transitions easier.

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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. Since reading and writing is involved in every subject, they should also have all teachers trained to identify the potential indicators of dyslexia. Identify Indicators. Join the Community.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2022

But he was reading and writing at a kindergarten level, according to diagnostic tests. John, whose name has been changed, is dyslexic and had been struggling with reading and writing for years. One day, I asked my students to write an exit ticket responding to a section of “A Raisin in the Sun,” and John submitted a full paragraph.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Illuminate Education has an interesting video (on-demand) about Navigating a New Era of Special Education. In this on-demand webinar, experts provide guidance on how to ensure students receive adequate supports while reducing unnecessary special education referrals. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Rather than relying solely on AI to write their essays, students use these tools to foster critical thinking, inspire creativity, and brainstorm potential topics. It can give suggestions for how to write a college application essay for those who lack writing skills, too.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2017

Since her older students like to share songs with each other through platforms like YouTube, she makes lessons out of song-sharing that involve writing and presentation skills, and how to appropriately comment on songs. She also uses instrument playing to teach elements of music like tempo, dynamics, pitch, tonality and mood.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

And while people with learning and physical disabilities make up almost 20% of the US population , many teachers receive no special education training. Write an Engaging Script With These Six Tips. Write an Engaging Script With These Six Tips. Tips for Using Video In Class. Five Quick Tips for Editing Videos.

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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). Fuchs, L.S.,

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I write down the anticipated student responses to know when I hear what will allow me to assess student understanding. Since I know this, I write down the directions and expectations in a student-friendly checklist format on all my slides so that students can at least reference them if I am struggling to give coherent directions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted daily life for virtually every educator, parent, and student in the U.S. It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being.

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Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

As Matthews, a special education teacher, went around the room and posed the questions to each of his students, one answered that he was feeling energetic. In late February, as the coronavirus was silently beginning to spread through the United States, I observed a community meeting in Sean Matthews’ high school classroom.

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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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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

However, in conversations with faculty, many discuss that although they take the time to write or discuss explicit feedback with their students, the students may not read it or if they do read it, they don’t apply the feedback given to future course assignments which can lead to frustration from faculty leading to a ‘what’s the point then?’

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2020

That system hampered the flexibility needed to provide remediation for English-language learners and special education students. In the wake of educational losses caused by the pandemic, a traditional schedule will make it even more difficult for students who have fallen behind to retake classes or receive additional support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Evelyn Johnson, VP Research & Development, Aperture Education & Professor Emeritus, Boise State University Artificial Intelligence in the classroom will continue to be a focus in 2024 throughout education. D, SVP, Special Education–Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc. Diane Myers, Ph.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Nearly all teachers who took the survey said students with disabilities needed more and better accommodations. Statewide, students performed far better than had been anticipated, with about 50 percent of students scoring fully proficient in reading and writing and about 40 percent hitting that standard in math. What a JOKE!…

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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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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

However, in conversations with faculty, many discuss that although they take the time to write or discuss explicit feedback with their students, the students may not read it or if they do read it, they don’t apply the feedback given to future course assignments which can lead to frustration from faculty leading to a ‘what’s the point then?’

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Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2021

Pulling from concepts that already exist in pockets of the early childhood education ecosystem, as well as from programs that are deeply entrenched in other industries, the five strategies are “at once exceptionally simple and frustratingly complex,” the authors write in the report.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2024

For example, through AI, students in our EPP are learning how to write more scholarly, which helps them communicate more effectively with their professors, EC-12 students that they work with, and other educators. Additionally, our EPP students have learned how to be better delivery instruction, which helps them feel more successful.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2024

For example, through AI, students in our EPP are learning how to write more scholarly, which helps them communicate more effectively with their professors, EC-12 students that they work with, and other educators. Additionally, our EPP students have learned how to be better delivery instruction, which helps them feel more successful.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

I use the term obstructed rather than reluctant as I, and many others love writing but just face challenges that make this harder to do. If we look at a standard day in any classroom, the activities and assessments are all channelled through writing. They then may move on to reading a poem and answering questions.

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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. Holzweiss said she avoids outdated book report questions and formats.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

They are deeply involved in role-play writing communities, finding them central to their social life. Charlie reflects on this personal aspect: “The role play writing communities have been a cornerstone of my social life. The Write Center. link] Montgomery, B. Digital Learning Innovations. Frontiers in Digital Humanities, 5.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

They are deeply involved in role-play writing communities, finding them central to their social life. Charlie reflects on this personal aspect: “The role play writing communities have been a cornerstone of my social life. The Write Center. link] Montgomery, B. Digital Learning Innovations. Frontiers in Digital Humanities, 5.

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Autism Classroom Resources

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Tracking progress on IEP goals as special education teachers can feel like a juggling act. They’re designed to help you streamline your data collection for special education. How Do You Collect Data for Special Education? That’s where these editable IEP data collection sheets come in!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Evelyn Johnson, VP Research & Development, Aperture Education & Professor Emeritus, Boise State University Artificial Intelligence in the classroom will continue to be a focus in 2024 throughout education. D, SVP, Special Education–Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc. Diane Myers, Ph.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Active learning, as defined by Bonwell and Eison (1991), is learning that goes beyond just listening to a lecture and includes engagement on the part of the student through reading, writing, discussion and problem solving. Alana Sejdic, EdD is a special education administrator with East Hartford public schools.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 10, 2025

Active learning, as defined by Bonwell and Eison (1991), is learning that goes beyond just listening to a lecture and includes engagement on the part of the student through reading, writing, discussion and problem solving. Alana Sejdic, EdD is a special education administrator with East Hartford public schools.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Examples: A child who loves sports can learn percentages through game statistics A music enthusiast might write grammar-based song lyrics Budding chefs can apply fractions through recipes 4. Its not uncommon for children to face difficulties adjusting to online education. ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities)?

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

Able to write the most basic letters/characters individually and in simple words. This allows them to have a surface to write on, partners and groups to work with, but also their own chair to help them learn to stay in their assigned place. ” Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. Able to jump, even hopping on one leg.

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