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Special education success, even during a pandemic

eSchool News

When it comes to integrating technology into the day-to-day workings of special education, even during rolling lockdowns and remote instruction, there is no longer a question of either/or when it comes to using tech, says Tarrence (Tarry) McGovern, Director of Special Education for Kershaw County School District in South Carolina.

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Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

eSchool News

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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Digital teaching for students in special education

eSchool News

For more than seven years, I worked in a fully online public school that served general education and special education students in kindergarten through high school. During my teaching time, I specialized in special education needs. Related content: 8 learning apps for students with special needs.

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Is the ‘Growing Your Own’ pipeline working for special education teachers?

eSchool News

District leaders report that one of the biggest challenges they face is a shortage of teachers, and in particular, a shortage of special education teachers. Growing your own (GYO) special education teacher pipeline provides a promising answer to the challenges of recruiting and retaining a diverse teacher workforce.

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Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

eSchool News

Additionally, school-related therapy services should always be tailored to the school environment, focused on the child maximizing their access to and participation in their education.

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This Program Is Building a Pipeline of Special Education Teachers

Edsurge

The program exposed her to strategies for working with children with special needs, which she is now applying both at home and in her new role as a certified teacher assistant at the Kennedy Children’s Center , a public special education preschool in New York City. In-class experience makes up about 30 percent of the program.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal.

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