Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve committed to personalizing learning, but how can I do that for every student in my inclusion classroom when the range of abilities among them is so vast? A core element of my job has always been to consider how I can tailor instruction to meet the needs of each student—that’s the crux of special education.

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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. In order to create a learning environment that feels safe, comfortable and empowering for students, schools need to adhere to basic guiding principles. Identify Indicators. Going Forward.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2016

The now-closed website APPitic.com, which curated apps from Apple Distinguished Educators, suggested a number of apps pertaining to special education, communication, and helping students with autism. Here are 5 apps to help children and adults with autism develop skills, learn, and interact better with others.

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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

AUGUST 19, 2020

We are in an educational crisis in this country,” explains Thomas Webber, chairman of Super Duper Publications. Many young children’s reading skills were already far behind before the virus struck. Now, countless additional students have lost months of essential learning. It was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Thomas Webber.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The following true/false quiz addresses many of the common myths and misunderstandings surrounding the learning disability. Dyslexic individuals can acquire reading and literacy skills at any age. Dyslexic individuals have a limited capacity for learning. See how you score on this awareness test! Questions: 1.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

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. Becky Oristaglio, Speech and Language Pathologist. We made plans to expand our pilot.

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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 Math is his favorite subject, and he enjoys learning it. Bring on the learning revolution!

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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. So many students are unable to read and write proficiently. He wasn’t alone. John’s sharp intellect was apparent. I was ecstatic.

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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. Popularity: OG/MSL is the most popular dyslexia/reading intervention in the U.S.

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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).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2019

I’d make up stories to what I thought was going to happen, but never once cracked the books open to attempt to read the print. I didn’t discover this until after I had taught kindergarten for 10 years and became a reading program implementation specialist for educators around the country. My whole body shut down.

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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. Text-to-Speech E-Books and Audiobooks Make Reading Easier. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In addition to screening support, I have trained thousands of teachers across multiple states and districts to use structured literacy, an approach rooted in the science of reading. And I have seen the impact of this work firsthand, from boosting student confidence in the classroom to improving lackluster reading scores.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Library innovations in the 21 st century include building a space that students actually want to inhabi, whicht is imperative to facilitating their learning and curiosity when it comes to reading. Furthermore, Weber School District students read over 96,000 hours in the Sora app during the last school year.

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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

MAY 18, 2025

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Replace and/or supplement outdated readings. Jennifer E. Garland, Ph.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

Implementing a personalized learning plan for “at-risk” students requires overcoming significant hurdles; yet, as the following teachers can attest, this may be the best strategy for engaging an often overlooked student population and helping them to take control of their learning.

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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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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

It is important to remember that this is just one source of information and ideas and that no one source is ever sufficient when crafting a plan for a child’s education, no matter what some advertisers may wish for you to believe. Able to read simple words and even easy stories. Able to tell greater from lesser numbers.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Managing Digital Fatigue Alternate screen time with offline activities: Handwritten journaling Printable worksheets Reading physical books Encourage eye breaks every 2030 minutes. Coping with Burnout (for Parents and Students) Online learning can be demanding. How do online schools support students with special learning needs (e.g.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2024

But the school districts that are reaching out to Olvera for help need an even rarer creature — bilingual school psychologists who can evaluate Spanish-speaking children for special education needs. Beyond that, it’s inherently high stakes to determine whether a child needs special education services or more language support.

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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

MARCH 27, 2025

Include inclusive books in classroom libraries and reading lists By actively pursuing and incorporating inclusive books, such as books with characters with disabilities, teachers expose students to varied perspectives, experiences, and challenges that may differ from their own.

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