Special Education
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A Guide to Special Education Terms
The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used.
Special Education AI's Potential in Special Education: What Teachers and Parents ThinkA report examines parents' and educators' perspectives on AI use for students with disabilities.
Special Education Special Ed. Policies Can Change Fast. Districts Can Help Families Navigate ThemStates have raised the maximum age of eligibility for special education services. But policies often change quickly.
Special Education Video How This State Is Creating an Inclusive Experience for Special Education StudentsThis state is working to keep special education students in the classroom, learning alongside their peers. Here's how.Special Education Whitepaper Inside IEP: Actionable Insights and Innovations for Student SupportSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Our research looks at recent challenges reported by superintendents, teachers, and parents and explores innovative opportunities, includi...
Special Education Can AI Help With Special Ed.? There's Promise—and Reason to Be CautiousSome special education professionals are experimenting with the technology.
Special Education Many Students Can Get Special Ed. Until Age 22. What Districts Should DoSchool districts' responsibilities under federal special education law aren't always clear-cut.
Special Education How a Mindset Shift Can Help Solve Special Education MisidentificationMany educators face the problem of misidentification of special education students. Here are strategies educators are using to fix it.
Special Education Impact of Missed Special Ed. Evaluations Could Echo for YearsThe onset of COVID-19 slowed special education identification. Four years later, a new study hints at the massive scale of the impact.Special Education K-12 Essentials Forum Innovative Approaches to Special EducationJoin this free virtual event to explore innovations in the evolving landscape of special education.Special Education Live Online Discussion A Seat at the Table - Special Education: Proven Interventions for Academic SuccessSpecial education should be a launchpad, not a label. Join the conversation on how schools can better support ALL students.
Special Education Who's Eligible for Special Education Services? Schools Struggle to Keep UpMany states now require schools to offer special education services to students until they turn 22. Costs and logistics can be daunting.
Special Education How to Make Gifted Programs More EquitableExperts discussed new, equitable models for advanced education, moving away from traditional "gifted and talented" programs.
Special Education Video Students With Disabilities 'Have Gotten Their Dignity Back' at This High SchoolA state partnership involving 16 schools aims to ensure that students with disabilities spend more of their time in mainstream classrooms.
Special Education Video How One School Fosters Belonging for Students With DisabilitiesThe school transformed what has traditionally been a model of exclusion in U.S. education.
Special Education Why Special Education Teachers Quit—and What Schools Are Doing About ItStates and districts take creative approaches to retain special education teachers.
