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Texthelp’s Literacy Support Tool, Read&Write, Hits New Milestone of 35 Million Users

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3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that its literary support tool, Read&Write , is now used by 35 million people worldwide. Originally, Read&Write was developed to help users with low literacy and conditions such as dyslexia. WOBURN, Mass.,

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New platform assesses students with cognitive disabilities

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Open-source assessment system is based on alternate achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The NCSC alternate assessment evaluates knowledge of Common Core Math and ELA (reading and writing) standards at grades 3-8 and 11.

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Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

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A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a student displays significant struggles with reading and/or writing. Not only are they affected academically, but students are also affected emotionally.

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Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

Station 4: Online Station Students select a specific habitat to research and share their learning about the biodiversity in that habitat in writing, video, or a visual format (their choice). BlendedUDL Tip: Leverage a strategic mix of online and offline learning to give students agency and create time to work with small groups of learners.

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A New Curriculum Helps Students With Disabilities Transition to Life After High School

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While this failure felt terrible at the time, it ended up being the driving force behind the creation of a new high school transition program for students with mild to moderate disabilities. I encouraged him to change his mind but, instead, he said, “It’s time for me to write this chapter, Mom.” Data: National Council on Disability.

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Managing rising student needs under IDEA

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This increase–driven by improved identification and diagnosis, heightened awareness, advocacy, and broader definitions of disabilities–presents substantial challenges for school districts. Academically, they may fall behind in acquiring essential skills like reading, writing, and math. million over the past decade.

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

Example: Writing Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1 7.1 – Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. The teacher provides more direct support and scaffolding, ensuring all students can build a strong foundation in argumentative writing.

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