/teaching-learning/special-education Special Education en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:46:16 GMT /teaching-learning/nonverbal-learning-disorder-explained/2024/08 Nonverbal learning disability, or NVLD, took the national spotlight after the Democratic National Convention. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:46:16 GMT /teaching-learning/nonverbal-learning-disorder-explained/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-much-does-special-education-truly-cost-finally-an-answer-is-on-the-horizon/2024/08 A new federally funded research study will provide the first national assessment in 25 years of spending on students with disabilities. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:49:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-much-does-special-education-truly-cost-finally-an-answer-is-on-the-horizon/2024/08 /teaching-learning/sudden-fame-for-tim-walzs-son-brings-attention-to-non-verbal-learning-disorder/2024/08 Searches on Google spiked for the the teen’s name and non-verbal learning disorder. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:34:41 GMT /teaching-learning/sudden-fame-for-tim-walzs-son-brings-attention-to-non-verbal-learning-disorder/2024/08 /teaching-learning/video-creating-a-space-for-students-with-autism-to-succeed/2024/08 Educators at a camp for students with autism offer advice for teachers looking to support this population of students. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:00:50 GMT /teaching-learning/video-creating-a-space-for-students-with-autism-to-succeed/2024/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-this-is-my-reality-as-a-student-with-dyslexia/2024/08 A high schooler reflects on what teachers should know to make school better for students with learning differences. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:59:36 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-this-is-my-reality-as-a-student-with-dyslexia/2024/08 /teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 A report examines parents' and educators' perspectives on AI use for students with disabilities. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:49:04 GMT /teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 /teaching-learning/special-ed-policies-can-change-fast-districts-can-help-families-navigate-them/2024/07 States have raised the maximum age of eligibility for special education services. But policies often change quickly. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT /teaching-learning/special-ed-policies-can-change-fast-districts-can-help-families-navigate-them/2024/07 /teaching-learning/video-how-this-state-is-creating-an-inclusive-experience-for-special-education-students/2024/07 This state is working to keep special education students in the classroom, learning alongside their peers. Here's how. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:56:57 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-this-state-is-creating-an-inclusive-experience-for-special-education-students/2024/07 /teaching-learning/can-ai-help-with-special-ed-theres-promise-and-reason-to-be-cautious/2024/07 Some special education professionals are experimenting with the technology. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:45:28 GMT /teaching-learning/can-ai-help-with-special-ed-theres-promise-and-reason-to-be-cautious/2024/07 /teaching-learning/many-students-can-get-special-ed-until-age-22-what-districts-should-do/2024/06 School districts' responsibilities under federal special education law aren't always clear-cut. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:55:27 GMT /teaching-learning/many-students-can-get-special-ed-until-age-22-what-districts-should-do/2024/06 /teaching-learning/how-a-mindset-shift-can-help-solve-special-education-misidentification/2024/06 Many educators face the problem of misidentification of special education students. Here are strategies educators are using to fix it. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:55:59 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-mindset-shift-can-help-solve-special-education-misidentification/2024/06 /teaching-learning/impact-of-missed-special-ed-evaluations-could-echo-for-years/2024/06 The onset of COVID-19 slowed special education identification. Four years later, a new study hints at the massive scale of the impact. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:30:19 GMT /teaching-learning/impact-of-missed-special-ed-evaluations-could-echo-for-years/2024/06 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education Join this free virtual event to explore innovations in the evolving landscape of special education. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:00:02 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-special-education-proven-interventions-for-academic-success Special education should be a launchpad, not a label. Join the conversation on how schools can better support ALL students. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:02:30 GMT /events/live-online-discussion/a-seat-at-the-table-special-education-proven-interventions-for-academic-success /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 Many states now require schools to offer special education services to students until they turn 22. Costs and logistics can be daunting. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:50:28 GMT /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 /teaching-learning/how-to-make-gifted-programs-more-equitable/2024/06 Experts discussed new, equitable models for advanced education, moving away from traditional "gifted and talented" programs. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:59:52 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-make-gifted-programs-more-equitable/2024/06 /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 A state partnership involving 16 schools aims to ensure that students with disabilities spend more of their time in mainstream classrooms. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:54:56 GMT /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 /teaching-learning/how-one-school-fosters-belonging-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/05 The school transformed what has traditionally been a model of exclusion in U.S. education. Thu, 30 May 2024 17:59:04 GMT /teaching-learning/how-one-school-fosters-belonging-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/05 /teaching-learning/why-special-education-teachers-quit-and-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2024/05 States and districts take creative approaches to retain special education teachers. Tue, 28 May 2024 19:39:29 GMT /teaching-learning/why-special-education-teachers-quit-and-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2024/05 /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 /teaching-learning/video-how-schools-can-use-ai-to-lighten-the-load-for-special-education-teachers/2024/05 A look at some of the use cases for AI in special education, and some of the precautions educators should take when incorporating AI. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-schools-can-use-ai-to-lighten-the-load-for-special-education-teachers/2024/05 /teaching-learning/the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-in-special-education/2024/05 AI can make special educators' jobs easier by handling paperwork and serving as an adaptive tool. But there are privacy and other concerns. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-in-special-education/2024/05 /teaching-learning/special-education-adapting-to-challenging-realities Exploring how special education services are adapting to unprecedented challenges and opportunities in education, from teacher shortages to technological advancements. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/special-education-adapting-to-challenging-realities /teaching-learning/what-happens-for-high-schoolers-who-need-more-than-4-years/2024/05 Districts work to serve older students longer than four years to plan for a changing career world. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happens-for-high-schoolers-who-need-more-than-4-years/2024/05 /teaching-learning/these-grants-could-help-students-with-disabilities-access-jobs-training/2024/04 The Ed. Dept. is investing $236 million to help with transitions to careers and post-secondary education. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:15:14 GMT /teaching-learning/these-grants-could-help-students-with-disabilities-access-jobs-training/2024/04 /teaching-learning/downloadable-does-your-school-use-these-10-dimensions-of-student-belonging/2024/04 These principles are designed to help schools move from inclusion of students with disabilities in classrooms to true belonging. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/downloadable-does-your-school-use-these-10-dimensions-of-student-belonging/2024/04 /teaching-learning/5-tips-to-help-students-with-disabilities-feel-like-they-belong/2024/04 An expert on fostering a sense of belonging in schools for students with disabilities offers advice on getting started. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/5-tips-to-help-students-with-disabilities-feel-like-they-belong/2024/04 /teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 Students with disabilities at this school near Seattle rarely have to leave mainstream rooms to receive the services they need. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 /teaching-learning/one-group-of-teachers-is-less-likely-to-identify-black-teachers-for-special-ed-why-that-matters/2024/03 Researchers say their findings argue for diversifying the teacher workforce. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:46:37 GMT /teaching-learning/one-group-of-teachers-is-less-likely-to-identify-black-teachers-for-special-ed-why-that-matters/2024/03