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A fresh perspective on VR in special education

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We are a small, nonprofit special education school serving students with a wide range of abilities, including many who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or have limited mobility, and it was very important to us from the onset that we use this technology to meet the needs of all our students.

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Special education success, even during a pandemic

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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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Leveraging AI to help special education teachers

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Key points: AI helps reduce workload and pressure on special education staff Enhancing learning through AI and human educators 5 critical priorities for AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Technology has long been viewed as having the promise to make schools more effective and educators more efficient.

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Special education students need a whole child approach

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million students received special education services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), according to the National Center for Education Statistics. A whole-child approach to special education will help accelerate the learning of this unique population. In early 2020, 7.3

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5 strategies for first-year special education teachers

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Key points: Communication is key for all those involved in special education Don’t forget to think creatively and look at the big picture when framing students’ goals If you’re heading into your first job as a special education teacher, congratulations.

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5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety

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In special education programs, many of our students’ disabilities are closely related to anxiety, and testing can be a trigger that heightens those negative thoughts and feelings. Some students avoid school on test days, and many suffer from symptoms such as stomachaches or headaches.

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What matters most for our special education teachers?

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There is a frightening shortage of special education teachers and it’s getting worse. Today 1 in every 44 children in the US have autism and students with autism now account for 11 percent of all students in special education, more than double the rate of a decade ago. Is it different from what other teachers need?