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Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

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My experience has shown that special education students, in particular, benefit immensely from the right digital tools. The importance of interactive tools in special education Special education students often require personalized instructional strategies that traditional methods cannot fully address.

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McGraw Hill Announces a Next Gen Update to Its Beloved Reading Mastery K–5 Instructional Solution

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Reading Mastery , an evidence-based Direct Instruction program, is a comprehensive K–5 ELA curriculum that has been shown to improve reading performance for a wide range of students, including special education populations.

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Cecilia Cruse Joins MiEN Company as a Special Needs Consultant

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Students in special education make up 15% of the K-12 student population, and that number has been steadily increasing for nearly 40 years. Cruse received a bachelor of health science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida, and a master’s degree in Education from Georgia State University.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Ensure that the technology you choose fits seamlessly into the student’s learning environment. Collaborate with special education professionals to tailor these tools to individual learning goals. Regularly review the effectiveness of the personalized tools you’re using.

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How Augmented Reality Helps Teachers Reach More Students

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AR can be used in the classroom to create interactive learning experiences that enhance traditional instruction. For example, an AR app can create interactive 3D models of historical artifacts or scientific specimens that students can learn from and explore.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Despite the challenges faced in the field of education – and particularly special education – both students and staff have proven ourselves to be a resilient bunch. D, SVP, Special Education–Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc. that I feel optimistic about what’s to come. Diane Myers, Ph.

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61 predictions about edtech, equity, and learning in 2022

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Some have had too much screen time and it’s changed the way their brain works and we’re seeing more students qualifying for special education services and needing help. While some roles do not lend themselves to remote work, many special education therapy services can be, and already are, delivered remotely.

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