eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Specialized Education Services, Inc. Our compassionate staff and teachers work tirelessly to unlock the potential of every student, a mission that has become increasingly crucial as the number of students receiving special education has grown over the past decade.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Student engagement and involvement with technology-driven IEPs: Technology-driven IEPs can also empower students to take an active role in their education plan. When students are given a visual representation of their progress, their engagement and motivation increases.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2022

students struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention issues that made it difficult to focus, stay motivated, and learn. Early intervention is critical, or else these students can spiral quickly into avoidance and loss of motivation. This impacts grades, attendance, discipline, and referrals to special education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Even now, as some schools have reopened physical classrooms in at least a limited capacity, digital learning tools that may have previously gone unused have retained their place on educators’ must-have lists. Related content: Digital teaching for students in special education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Students don’t have to be video game fanatics to appreciate a gamified classroom lesson.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2021

Literacy Measurement Tool is the Only LDS-integrated Assessment That Provides Data on Student Motivation and Silent Reading Rate. The InSight assessment provides a holistic view of student progress, measuring motivation to read in addition to vocabulary, comprehension, and comprehension-based silent reading rate. Winooski, Vt. (

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Students need: Concentration Motivation Initiative Interest Self-esteem/efficacy. A high anxiety level–one that zaps a student’s concentration, motivation, and initiative–can result in a student shutting down. Diagnosing and remedying problems is essential. This excitable state can enhance performance.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

By thinking outside the box and implementing innovative strategies, school districts can create an appealing and sustainable career path for educators, ensuring that every classroom is led by a qualified and motivated teacher.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I’ve been a reading specialist, a special education teacher, and an English teacher, among others. Every year I have a handful of students who have trouble getting motivated at the beginning of the day. She happened to be in a class with many students who often needed support with motivation.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

PresenceLearning, long at the forefront of innovation in the online delivery of special education and behavior and mental health services, is positioned to bring Hasbro characters and games to students in an online environment. The company’s platform is the only one on the market today that features this suite of Hasbro characters.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2018

With growing classroom sizes, it can be tricky to ensure that every student is motivated and challenged with activities tailored to their specific needs.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

What motivated you to become a Special Education teacher? When I was younger I didn’t know I wanted to even be a teacher, nonetheless a Special Ed teacher. It wasn’t until my brother, who has autism, joined the Special Olympics and I was helping him train. Woodcrest Elementary School. Fullerton School District.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is important: Research shows when parents and caregivers are involved in their children’s schooling, students show higher academic achievement, school engagement, and motivation. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

The most common school-related challenge for students on Alongside was not having the motivation to get work done, which appeared to stem from feeling overwhelmed or struggling with a specific task. More than 78% reported difficulty in hiring special education staff. Yet more than 7.5

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2018

The innovation happening in the edtech world is a big part of our inspiration and motivation to keep reviewing. But our main motivation is keeping you—teachers—informed about the latest tools for digital learning. Will they stay motivated to continue learning and exploring? Does the tool support active, experiential learning?

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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

JUNE 18, 2024

According to the DOE’s Institute of Education Sciences, this term can be used when there is a rationale, based on research findings, that the practice is likely to improve student outcomes, with ongoing efforts to examine such effects. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S. link] National Center for Education Statistics.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By contrast, children who have the most support at home can make more progress in asynchronous online learning environments, which adds new dimensions to existing educational inequities. Here’s how one special education teacher, Stephanie Landrum, who teaches at Horizon K-8 Charter School in Boulder, Co.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

ABOUT READING PLUS Reading Plus* is an evidence-based, online program that provides personalized instruction and intervention for students with diverse needs, including multilingual learners, students who qualify for special education services, RTI/MTSS tiers 1–3, and advanced readers.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2020

You might think that teaching a high school programming course in which students are asked to code simple games and interactive websites would be motivating and exciting, but there are unforeseen elements of dealing with the teenage brain and the influences on their lives that seem to creep into the most well-designed plans.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Requiring a stronger test will likely lead to better reading instruction in elementary classrooms across the state as preparation programs will be motivated to align their courses with the components of reading addressed in a stronger test. Require a strong reading test for anyone teaching students in the elementary grades.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Underserved students achieved larger gains : Improved math performance was particularly pronounced among Hispanic, Special Education, English Language Learner, and FARMS (Free and Reduced Meal Program) student populations, with gains ranging from 13 to 17 points.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Although these unusual circumstances made the challenge of access palpable for the entire education system, overcoming challenges to accessibility is familiar to the special education community. To develop innovative solutions to accessibility challenges, we need to be motivated and energized to problem-solve.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Educators from around the world are gearing up for the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Miami, Florida, on January 14-17, 2020. Whether you’re a third-grade teacher, an IT director, a special education administrator, or in charge of district innovation, you’ll find plenty to see and do.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Fayette County Public Schools strives to provide a world-class education and positive learning environment to more than 40,000 students from the Lexington area. The district highly values IXL Analytics because it provides educators with data that allows them to track student achievement across schools and identify any gaps in knowledge.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2018

As a special education teacher, I work with students who struggle academically. Over the years I’ve become familiar with the ideas and theories commonly advocated for in special education practice. I thought, if I could identify what motivated them during play, I could tap into that during learning. Why is that?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The practice is known as “data walls,” and is designed to serve as a motivational tool. educator Rebecca Vass, who teaches informational technology with science and social studies integration to fourth graders, uses a data wall so her students can track their progress on a quarterly benchmark assessment the district uses. “We

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2021

Reading Plus develops comprehension, fluency, stamina, vocabulary, and motivation to read in students, including Tiers 1-3 and multilingual learners. The adaptive literacy program develops fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, while also measuring student motivation. grade levels in a single school year.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“This survey shows how out-of-touch politically motivated book banning and censorship groups are,” said John Chrastka, EveryLibrary Institute Executive Director. They foster safe, engaging environments that support learning and creativity, with their expertise and warmth resonating deeply with parents nationwide.

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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. This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

RIF will continue to align our model based on complementing the science of reading with the critical element of the joy of reading which will be especially important as educators look for ways to motivate and encourage greater frequency and engagement in reading. And those who are suffering the most are those with the most needs.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

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. Tips for Using Video In Class. Five Best Practices of Creating Quality Screencasts.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

We hope this opens up the eyes of other special education departments around the country.”. After the district’s dedicated IT department tested the Osmo for Schools’ products to make sure they are safe and ensure privacy, she and others began testing Osmo out. “We

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2016

PowerSchool has now added an array of services in the past 15 months, including a learning management system (through its purchase of Haiku Learning ), special education reporting ( TIENET ), student enrollment ( InfoSnap ), formative assessments ( Interactive Achievement ) and a Canadian SIS ( SRB Education ).

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2021

It develops comprehension, fluency, stamina, vocabulary, and motivation to read in students—including Tiers 1-3 and multilingual learners—and improves reading proficiency by 2.0-2.5 The program develops fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, while also measuring student motivation.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 6, 2025

Chris is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvanias School Leadership Program, a certified Reading Interventionist, and has earned multiple masters degrees relatedtoeducation and special education. Chris writes and speaks often on topics relevant to education such as Literacy, the Arts, Technology, Innovation, and Motivation.

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