[ad_1] New federal guidance may help address long-standing concerns about how well states ensure that schools meet the requirements of the nation’s primary special education law, advocates for students with disabilities say.States must act quickly to address concerns that a school is not...
[ad_1] The number of students in special education in the United States has doubled over the past four decades, creating a rising share of public school kids who need special education services. That’s according to the Pew Research Center, which collected data from...
[ad_1] Students struggling with math in Florida may get more attention in the classroom this upcoming school year.Earlier this week, Florida’s Department of Education announced an unusual proposal that is aimed at helping students in kindergarten through 4th grades who are identified with...
[ad_1] As teachers prepare for a new school year, some will have a blind or visually impaired student on their roster.Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for blind students can feel daunting, particularly in general education classrooms and for teachers who haven’t worked...
[ad_1] Special education professionals often gripe about the onslaught of paperwork they’re required to fill out, on top of the challenges of providing robust services to students with disabilities.What if artificial intelligence could wipe out at least some of that burden?That’s the question...
[ad_1] To the Editor: The opinion piece “Autistic Isn’t a Bad Word: The Case for Rethinking Your Language”(April 7, 2023) helped me realize the need to unpack and reevaluate my approach to labeling students with specific disability classifications.I remember the professor of my...
[ad_1] How many students are estimated to have dyslexia or other language-based disorders? How does universal screening for dyslexia in schools work? Test your knowledge by taking our quiz.Once you complete the quiz, you can see how your score compares to your peers,...
[ad_1] To the Editor: I was disappointed to read that only 22 states met the requirements for IDEA during the 2022-23 school year (“Do More to Ensure Schools Meet Obligations to Students With Disabilities, Feds Tell States,” July 27, 2023). As a former...
[ad_1] Most teachers, and many parents, are well aware of IEPs, or individualized education programs. Today, an educator and parent shares her experience transforming the typical IEP process and meeting. Navigating the IEP Meeting Brandi Hinnant-Crawford is an associate professor of educational leadership...
[ad_1] Students with learning differences may need extra support to thrive in school, engage in classroom discussions, and complete tasks.But all students bring unique strengths and needs to the classroom—whether or not they have diagnosed challenges with executive functioning or a learning disability...