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. Group 2 (On Grade Level): Students read a standard-level folktale and discuss the central message.

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Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

They often do this by intentionally choosing language that shapes the learning environment. reminds children that through discussion they may come to think differently. ” In a discussion that had become a little noisy, Pegeen Jensen asked her first graders: “Did you hear what Tim said?” A good discussion followed.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The first complex challenge the UW College of Education will use AI-human collaboration to tackle is co-creating and co-evaluating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities in Wyoming and beyond. Serving as the cornerstone of special education ( Yell et al.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reading Mastery Transformations , a long-awaited update to the beloved and effective English language arts solution for grades K–5, used in tens of thousands of classrooms across the country and trusted by educators for 65 years.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

With Black students not even scoring half of the overall percentage, we’ve just gotten a sign to ring the alarm on equity in science education. This thread of inequity continues through other groups of students such as English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities. We are clearly not serving our Black students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Serving diverse demographics, ensuring maximum investment impact Our district—Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky—encompasses 70 schools and programs that serve more than 41,000 students from backgrounds representing 95 home languages.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The various components of reading—oral language, phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, background knowledge, comprehension, and comprehension for cognitive processing—relate in that they all build upon each other. Incorporate Robust Classroom Language. Start with the Foundation. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

In recent years, general education teachers have joined special education teachers in emphasizing the need for inclusivity in the classroom. By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Johnson has a Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University in Special Education, a Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Special Education, an Ed.S. from the University of Montevallo in Educational Leadership, and an Ed.D. from Samford University in Educational Leadership.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2019

Socioeconomic status and income levels seem to be the most references aspects of equity, but during the conference I realized equity is a much bigger umbrella, and its other aspects aren’t always discussed as widely as income disparities. Read more: 10 conversations about digital equity.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

Becky Oristaglio, Speech and Language Pathologist. Hearing and understanding what is being said in the classroom play a crucial role in a student’s speech and language development, reading and spelling ability, attention and concentration, and overall academic achievement. Listen and Learn. Central Falls School District, Rhode Island.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

The study offers the following insights: Building and navigating interpersonal relationships is the stickiest issue for today’s teens: While using the app, across all grades, teens discussed or sought support for an interpersonal relationship 40% of the time, followed by school-related topics and their self-identity. Yet more than 7.5

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

About 14 percent of all public school students receive special education services, and for many of them the switch to remote learning has been difficult on families and the schools that teach them every day. That can be a website, a blog, a discussion board. How are schools adjusting? What resources are they turning to?

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

All teachers and students are currently experiencing challenges with accessibility, the promotion of emotional and physical wellness, and academic progress—issues that the special education community knows all too well. Can best practice be translated to this way of educating? And our teachers are under tremendous pressure.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts. We need to prioritize discussions on how to effectively support multilingual students. Unfortunately, our education system often struggles to provide adequate support for these students if they don’t know English.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

In recent years, general education teachers have joined special education teachers in emphasizing the need for inclusivity in the classroom. By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

With the release of the Nation’s Report Card and ongoing school staffing shortages, states and professional organizations will need to rethink the benefits of technology in supporting students in special education programs. In 2023, the science of reading discussion will grow to encompass reading skills beyond foundational skills.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Josh Davis spent 14 years teaching high school special education and middle school history, so he’s well aware of a few classroom constants. The same is true for students with special needs. Davis and his Downey colleagues discuss the district's edtech adoption journey. Why don’t you try this now.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

Engagement Video brings together two things that the written word can’t: body language and tone of voice. Indeed, studies have shown that video learning has positive outcomes on multiple levels, including increased motivation and deeper learning, and can specifically impact students’ ability to facilitate discussions and identify problems.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Flipgrid is the video discussion platform that students use to record a video of themselves reading their persuasive essay. Every student has a voice in the project, no matter if they are in general education, special education, gifted, English as a second language, or early-intervention programs.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English. 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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported. 2022 will be the year of decision making for K-12 educators. Literacy and Curriculum, Certified Academic Language Therapist C.A.L.T

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Historically, Maine has spurred national, paradigm-shifting discussions about how we “do school.” We have pushed many state districts to make significant policy changes that align with instructional and educational best practices, and have encouraged teachers, administrators, and districts to innovate educational systems design.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Pear Deck also provides great opportunities to authentically speak and participate, while giving us a chance to reflect, have deeper discussions and build mastery. We often think of using tools like Immersive Reader for things like English language learning or special education. Recommended Resources.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

More than half said they’d never heard of three of the six IES sources, which include the Education Resources Information Center, National Center for Education Research, National Center for Education Statistics, National Center for Special Education Research, What Works Clearinghouse and Regional Education Laboratories.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2019

An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) attempts to not only identify areas of challenge for a student—fine motor skills, language development, reading and comprehension, written and verbal language skills, social interaction, etc.—but When personalized learning also boosts special education students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

“These results have helped students and I to be aware that we all learn differently and to develop pathways for the greatest success.” "[We] break down data by ELLs versus non-ELLs, special education students versus non-SPED students, and students receiving particular interventions.". That’s where the data truly tells a story.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2019

Some of the students who needed extra support—English learners, special-education students, and others in need of academic interventions—were more likely to be scheduled in larger classes with less experienced teachers. Rosters became more diverse. Changes did not happen overnight.

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Autism Classroom Resources

JANUARY 24, 2025

Classroom mission statements are a great way to build teamwork in the special education classroom. During our discussions, I’ve talked about how it all comes back to teamwork. I know that with everything there is to do, this may seem like a lot of talking and discussion. In discussing it, listen carefully.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential. Diane Myers, Ph.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported. 2022 will be the year of decision making for K-12 educators. Literacy and Curriculum, Certified Academic Language Therapist C.A.L.T

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The core idea is an analysis of the lengthy bits of text where the system analyzes the keywords and sequences used to create a natural language flow. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Jodi Williams, discusses: A New Approach to Learning Through AI Tools. Language Translation Services. . New Approach to Customer Assistance. .

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Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2021

In particular, they’re taking aim at how educators are credentialed, how they receive on-the-job training and other ways they might advance their careers. The new credential also opens up possibilities for educators to specialize in tracks such as mental health, disabilities and dual-language instruction.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

With Black students not even scoring half of the overall percentage, we’ve just gotten a sign to ring the alarm on equity in science education. This thread of inequity continues through other groups of students such as English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities. We are clearly not serving our Black students.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Inspire students with a walk outside, complete with notebooks, sunshine, and lots of topics for discussion. Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. Describe the perfect summer. Who would you spend it with? What would you do?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college. Jennifer E. Garland, Ph.

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