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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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

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. Parallel’s tech-enabled approach to delivering care ensures accessibility to performance-based cognitive and academic testing and other support services.”.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2022

Based on the assessment system I use, many of my students were reading at a level between kindergarten and second grade, which is not ideal, given that I teach high schoolers. John was now willing to take academic risks that he hadn’t taken before ninth grade. He noticed his growth too, which boosted his confidence significantly.

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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 5, 2024

Key points: About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4 th , 8 th , and 12 th grades. 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. 20k+ per year).

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Screening Mandates Are Not Enough In recent months, more states across the country have begun to mandate universal dyslexia screening for children in kindergarten through second grade. Last month, California joined the list of 40 other states that have legislation requiring dyslexia screenings in early education.

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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. Assistive technologies can meet the needs of students at all grade and skill levels.

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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

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. Our motto: “Where small miracles happen everyday.” So, What’s Alternative About Our School?

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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. Evolve your programming.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Thank you for your work towards broadening access to higher education! Handbook of research on multicultural education.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

Some years, we follow a student to the next grade level, while other years, we are assigned to a new student with an entirely different set of needs. 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.

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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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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

K12 online schooling is a fully digital academic environment offering structured education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students access live or recorded classes, digital learning materials, and assessments through online platforms. They are subject to similar assessments, grading policies, and educational outcomes.

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

Spending a good amount of class time on these quieting techniques early on will also set the class up for a much easier time later on in the year when it is more important to be getting down to business to get them ready for the more rigid structure in grade school. ” Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. 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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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

The question we should really be asking is: Are students experiencing temporary setbacks or deeper learning disabilities that require long-term support? Schools must be able to differentiate between learning loss and learning disability if we want to effectively respond to both scenarios.

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