Special Education Archives

Special education shifts to results-driven framework

November 11, 2015 by Laura Ascione

The Office of Special Education Programs’ (OSEP) new Results Driven Accountability (RDA) framework changes its accountability system from a primary focus on compliance to an increased emphasis on…

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Inside the unique STEM school for students with learning difficulties

September 4, 2015September 3, 2015 by By Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

The nation's first STEM academy for those with social and learning difficulties focuses on both hard and soft skills, from coding to collaboration.

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5 strategies for supporting students with autism

September 2, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Technology plays a role in helping students with autism succeed in school Transitioning to a new school year often is ... Read more

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Rural district turns to online speech therapy

August 14, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Although districts are required to provide students in need with special education and related services such as speech therapy, many face obstacles in doing so. One such school…

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Michigan expands access to online speech therapy for underserved students

August 4, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Michigan schools are now eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for speech telepractice services, just as they do for on-site services. According to the Michigan Department of Health and…

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This game could improve behavior—and achievement

July 16, 2015 by By Dennis Pierce

Can playing a game help students—especially those with disabilities or special needs—improve their behavior, learn empathy, and increase academic performance? The founder of gaming monolith Electronic Arts thinks…

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Minority children underrepresented in special education

July 2, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Contrary to popular belief, minority children are not overrepresented in special education classrooms and are actually less likely to be diagnosed with and treated for disabilities than white…

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Why maker technology is crucial for students with learning difficulties

June 30, 2015 by By Chris Elsworthy

Many students with learning difficulties—from Dysgraphia and Dyslexia to ADD—respond well to visual or tactile learning and activities that allow physical participation,

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Apperson align social-emotional assessment to Open Circle curriculum

June 29, 2015 by Laura Ascione

As part of its commitment to educating the whole child through academic and social-emotional learning (SEL), Apperson Inc., a K-12 provider of assessment tools and software solutions that…

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Webinar covers social and emotional learning strategies

June 19, 2015 by Stephen Noonoo

On June 24, 2015, educators and administrators can learn how SEL assessment and instruction helps improve student outcomes and alleviate behavior issues during the free webinar, “Learn from…

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Webinar explores new approach to understanding Autism

June 2, 2015 by Stephen Noonoo

The Uniquely Human approach seeks to learn more about individuals with Autism in an attempt to find out why certain behavior might be occurring. It is the subject…

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Robots teach coping and programming

May 21, 2015 by By Debra Winters, The Record

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How a collaborative mindset helps teachers reach all learners

May 5, 2015 by By Christine Fax-Huckaby

Special ed and general ed teachers work together at one district to improve outcomes for everyone The implementation of the ... Read more

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S.C. streamlines special education processes

April 21, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states are required to collect and report data on a number of indicators concerning special education. Gathering this data is…

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On-demand special ed PD links educators with evidence-based training

April 10, 2015 by Laura Ascione

With the U.S. special education population having grown by 73 percent in the last three decades, school leaders, teachers and parents are looking for new ways to better…

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Social robots could better engage children with autism, research says

April 8, 2015April 8, 2015 by By Rebecca Lundberg

Preliminary research indicates that students with autism might develop stronger social skills via interaction with social robots Milo visits elementary ... Read more

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5 useful apps for students with autism

April 6, 2015 by By Alex Cornacchini

Mobile technology has opened up a plethora of resources for students with special needs, including students with autism. During Autism Awareness Month in April, we're highlighting resources and…

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CASE endorses Fast ForWord

March 30, 2015 by Laura Ascione

The Fast ForWord program from Scientific Learning Corp. has received an official endorsement from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), an international professional organization affiliated with…

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Improving online accessibility for students a major issue for schools

March 27, 2015 by By Bridget McCrea

As schools make recorded lessons available to students online, they may not be making them accessible for students with disabilities. For some, that decision is causing serious consequences.

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Rural district meets speech language pathologist shortage

March 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

In rural southern Mississippi, finding enough qualified speech-language professionals to fully serve a growing population of students with speech and language delays can be problematic. Stone County School…

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Tool aims to help maximize learning for students with autism

March 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

A new cognition tool is intended to help higher-functioning students with autism maximize their learning potential when they demonstrate inflexible thinking and difficulty identifying relevant information. Skills Advanced…

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New PD focuses on dyslexia

March 6, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Literacy publisher MindPlay has introduced a new professional development program about dyslexia for K-12 teachers and parents. Understanding Dyslexia is an online program that helps teachers identify students…

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Eighth-graders develop app to help dyslexic readers

February 24, 2015 by By Eva-Marie Ayala, The Dallas Morning News

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New partnership supports online learning for special education students

February 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Across the country, schools and districts are leveraging digital learning to overcome staffing and resource challenges to improve outcomes and to address the many needs of their K-12…

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Kurzweil improves learning for blind, visually impaired users

February 12, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Kurzweil Education, Inc., a division of Cambium Learning Group, Inc., announced Kurzweil 1000 Version 14, the latest version of its award-winning text-to-speech software that makes printed or electronic…

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Idaho district implements online speech therapy

February 2, 2015 by Laura Ascione

School districts spanning large areas, like 10,000-plus student Bonneville Joint School District 93 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, often struggle to hire and retain enough fully qualified speech-language pathologists…

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8 special education communication apps

November 25, 2014November 19, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Technology facilitates faster and easier communication for everyone, and it plays a unique role in helping students with special needs develop important verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Here,…

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New one-to-one initiative transforms special education

November 7, 2014 by By Jessica Bies, The Free Press

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Brain-scans research delivers lessons on how kids learn

October 2, 2014October 1, 2014 by By John Higgins

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5 back-to-school apps for special-needs students

September 5, 2014 by By Michael Sharnoff, Associate Online Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/michael_esm' target='_blank'>@Michael_eSM</a>

Thanks to new technologies, students starting another school year have at their disposal more innovative applications to make the learning process a little easier and more exciting.

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Prepping students with autism for life after K-12

August 20, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Transitioning to higher education or the workforce is a challenge for most K-12 students, but it can be more challenging for students with autism as they learn to…

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Four special-education innovations from ISTE

July 22, 2014July 22, 2014 by By Dennis Pierce, Editorial Director, <a href='https://twitter.com/eSN_Dennis' target='_blank'>@eSN_Dennis</a>

A software program that can boost the memory and attention of students with disabilities, called the “most innovative medical advancement of 2012” by the National Institutes of Health,…

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Gaming may help children with autism socialize

June 20, 2014 by From wire reports

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6 ways to make digital content universally accessible

June 12, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As school districts move toward a digital transition and attempt to create content repositories, ensuring that the digital content is accessible for students of all abilities is especially…

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9 special needs apps for students and teachers

June 11, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Technology is nearly ubiquitous in today's classrooms, and special education teachers have found that mobile devices and apps can help special needs students develop and strengthen a number…

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15 top special education blogs

April 10, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Special education resources are in high demand, and while each student with special needs is different, special education teachers and support staff benefit from sharing best practices and…

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New app helps students with special needs

April 13, 2014April 10, 2014 by From wire reports

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Myths and facts about online speech therapy

April 9, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Online learning extends educational opportunities to a number of different student groups, and those needing special interventions are able to benefit from expanded learning opportunities, too. One fast-growing…

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Ten things your student with autism wishes you knew

April 7, 2014 by By Ellen Notbohm

Here are ten things your student with autism wishes you knew: 1. Behavior is communication. All behavior occurs for a reason. It tells you, even when my words…

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3 advances in special education instruction

April 2, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Advances in educational technology make it possible for educators to tailor their instruction for students with special needs. These technologies, including online speech therapy and platforms to align…

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