eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

29 states require dyslexia training for teachers; 14 states for teachers-to-be. For example, the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen (Yale) is a survey that asks teachers to make judgments on how often they think a student displays problems in their language behaviors such as oral expression. 10 Prominent dyslexia researchers support MSL.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2015

Program aims to help K-12 teachers identify students who may have dyslexia and teach these students how to read. Literacy publisher MindPlay has introduced a new professional development program about dyslexia for K-12 teachers and parents. The program also explains how to help these students learn to read. and Barbara J.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

And his teachers simply weren’t equipped with the right tools–approaches based on the science of reading–to help him. Eventually, I felt I had no choice but to finally take my son for a thorough evaluation that revealed not only ADHD but also dyslexia and dysgraphia, a writing-related learning disability.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Ask a colleague to informally observe your teaching and provide constructive feedback on your work of being an inclusive teacher. Invite guest speakers with disabilities to speak with your students about their experiences.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

“What do you want your teacher to know about you?” Odette, the interpreter who was working with her to complete her learning profile—a tool that helped us learn about new students and tailor instruction to meet their needs. I want my teacher to know I’m Smart in Swahili.” “I want my teacher to know I’m Smart in Swahili.”

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 37,600 yearly openings for special education teachers over the next decade. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 37,600 yearly openings for special education teachers over the next decade. Special education was one of the areas hit hardest, with 45 percent of schools needing to fill positions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today’s students, teachers, and administrative staff are facing unprecedented connectivity challenges as the 2020 school year brings more and more distance learning options. Today, more than 9 million students lack proper access to reliable broadband internet at home, which creates obstacles for both the students and teachers.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2019

Although many students have logistical circumstances keeping them from being successful—homelessness, employment, learning disabilities, etc.—many As a public high school administrator, I lead interventions for students in poor academic standing. many of them are school avoidant because of anxiety that is, quite frankly, debilitating.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

teachers are outnumbered on average 16 students to 1 teacher in the classroom (though this number can be as high as 23 to 1 in states such as California ). One issue facing teachers is the seemingly never-ending stream of curriculum changes and standardization. So, what is the root of the problem, and what can we do about it?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When the report came back with the words “learning disability,” I was filled with so much shame. The report said that my intelligence is actually very high but that the gap between my intelligence and my abilities is wide enough that I must have some sort of learning disability. My whole body shut down.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The 90-minute Science of Reading-based training is now available for download at no cost to teachers, administrators, tutors, and other teachers of reading. As a company, we are working to do all we can to support teachers, parents, and schools as the nation seeks to recover from the devastating impacts of the COVID crisis.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

The designations were officially made last week as SESI celebrated Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. SESI’s second annual STOY designation honors teachers who exemplify high-quality, evidence-based instruction and the importance of equitable education for all SESI students. “Our About Specialized Education Services, Inc.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

Thanks to the teamwork of our teachers and staff, we are building not just our students’ confidence in the classroom, but ensuring a strong foundation for success.” Today, SpringMath is North Star’s go-to solution for increasing math fluency and screening students for specific learning disabilities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Using a flipped learning approach, teachers record their lessons and post them online, so students can watch the content over and over again until they understand—and class time is used to provide more personalized support. Haynes has a one-to-one laptop program, and students also can bring their own devices to school.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2017

Problem-based learning through Discovery Education and NextLesson are changing the way students learn and teachers teach at Cox Middle and across the district. — Parent and community support are strong. But this is only the beginning. Dr. Tim Webb, principal of E.A. Cox Middle School in the Maury County School District (TN).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

nonprofit with a smattering of schools around the city, most catering to students with learning disabilities. Teachers were hand picked for their experience with special education but also for their expertise in the subjects they teach, from physics to biology to ELA. A few years ago we introduced robotics to the high school.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2015

math teachers, adaptive instruction and a motivation system that work together to support students to master geometry. Think Through Math’s teachers tutor students through a two-way interactive whiteboard. TTM lessons and on-line tutoring are both available in both English and Spanish.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

In early 2010, I began the search for the best amplification system to implement in the classrooms of Veterans Memorial Elementary School to improve learning for students with hearing loss and impairments, learning disabilities, and English Language learners. Next page: Build enthusiasm by starting with Rock Star teachers.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2017

The University of Texas at San Antonio has more than 2 million titles in its library system, and lately it’s been building a collection that most students—and future teachers—might not even know exists yet. She says she grew interested in augmented reality books after conducting research on affordable virtual reality materials for teachers.

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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. Ensure Proper PD.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2020

Now, countless additional students have lost months of essential learning. HearBuilder provides an excellent way for parents, teachers and therapists to help students catch up and continue building skills, whether or not their school is doing in-person instruction.”. It was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Thomas Webber.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

. – Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today debuted a new Assessment Playbook focused on streamlining the evaluation of dyslexia, the most common learning disability, affecting 20% of the population.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2016

When special and general ed teachers collaborate, everyone benefits. General education teachers have had to learn and apply new instructional strategies to address the new standards and the vision that the standards embody, particularly universal design for learning. This can be a stressful time for everyone.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

.” Dyscalculia, estimated to affect 3-7% of the population , is a learning disability with profound impacts on academic performance and daily life. However, only about 15% of students have been screened for dyscalculia, while 40% of math teachers report students performing below grade level.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Key points: Transitioning to a workload approach offers room for more effective and personalized support See article: Is the ‘Growing Your Own’ pipeline working for special ed teachers?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge talked with Taylor about what makes reading a visually unnatural activity, why reading inefficiency isn’t a learning disability, and how early intervention can increase fluency and foster joy in reading. Teachers are often unaware of the tremendous discrepancies in the reading challenges children in their classrooms face.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Using FuelEd online curriculum and content, PGA students work at their own pace at home three days per week, and attend teacher-led classes on campus the other two days each week. The FuelEd curriculum is tailored to each student’s unique needs, and allows for integration of teacher-created content.

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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). Here are some key points: Prevalence : About 4.8

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Some were students with learning disabilities. Teachers lead direct instruction on skills, such as how to identify the theme or central idea of a text, how to analyze the development of this idea throughout the text, and how to evaluate the strength of the arguments presented.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Another student simply preferred the online learning environment following the pandemic and chose to continue their education in a virtual academy, finding it better suited their learning style. Their belief in my potential and guidance helped me establish a solid foundation for my future and changed my life.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2021

To help families, teachers, and providers quickly and easily find information and educational materials to support autistic children, Super Duper Publications has created a new Autism Resources section on its website. The new section provides access to: Super Duper’s Free Autism Handy Handouts.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

By developing a program with 50/50 language instruction and 50/50 student enrollment, students are able to not only learn both their native and target language from their teachers, but they are also able to learn from each other, Sandoval said. That has proven to be the most effective way to develop language skills,” she said.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

For the last 18 years, I have trained teachers and paraprofessionals to effectively administer screening tools. I have walked teachers and administrators through how to use the screening data to inform their instruction. Fortunately, we already have the tools to change these realities. As of July 2023, 32 states and Washington, D.C.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed as students, parents, and teachers simply think the child is not a good reader, is lazy, or is disinterested. There is no cure for dyslexia. Read & Write. Snap n Read.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed as students, parents, and teachers simply think the child is not a good reader, is lazy, or is disinterested. There is no cure for dyslexia. Read & Write. Snap n Read.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2016

Students with learning disabilities face the greatest challenges in access to reading year-round; and because of their disability, they are often left out of traditional programs, which can damage self-esteem and cause them to fall behind in school. Program components include: • “Ready, set, read!”

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