Special Education
IEPs. Learning disabilities. Inclusion. IDEA. Response to intervention. Gifted education. Explore all EdWeek coverage of special education
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.
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Understanding Learning Differences
This special report explores neurodiversity and some key issues shaping the experiences of students with learning and thinking differences.
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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.
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Special Education and the Pandemic: Making Up for Lost Time and Lost Opportunities
Schools focus on pandemic recovery for the youngest special education students and those on the cusp of leaving K-12.
Special Education What a New Dyslexia Definition Could Mean for SchoolsAn updated definition put forth by an international group of researchers could identify more students.
Special Education Parents Should Continue to File Disability Rights Complaints, Say Special Ed. AdvocatesContinuing to file them puts pressure on the Ed. Dept. to enforce special ed. laws.
Special Education Fragmented Federal Education Plan Could Harm Students With Disabilities, Advocates WarnParceling out Ed. Dept. work to other agencies risks weakening enforcement of disability rights laws, groups warn.Special Education Spotlight Spotlight on Unlocking Potential: Building Resilience and Support for Students with DyslexiaThis Spotlight examines dyslexia, the need for social-emotional support, the value of early screening, and the key role teachers and schools play.
Special Education What the Research Says Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support.Special Education Webinar Bringing Dyslexia Screening into the FutureSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Explore the latest research shaping dyslexia screening and learn how schools can identify and support students more effectively.
Special Education A Small Change in Special Ed. Rules Could Affect Equity, Accountability, Advocates WarnThe paperwork change could make it harder to track equity in special education, advocates said.Special Education Spotlight Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning StrategiesThis Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and educators across a range of needs and settings.
Special Education Teachers Are Using AI to Help Write IEPs. Advocates Have ConcernsExperts call for guardrails around the ethical, legal, and instructional concerns.
Special Education Opinion ‘Educational Exile’: How Trump’s Layoffs Threaten Students With DisabilitiesHere’s what’s at stake for millions of students if we lose federal enforcement of IDEA.
Special Education Does Extended Time on Tests Actually Help Students With ADHD?Most students with ADHD receive extended time. Experts say better alternatives exist.
Special Education Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind ChildrenPrograms supporting students with rare, complex disabilities have lost millions of federal dollars.Special Education Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Keys to Successful Dyslexia Education?Answer 7 questions about the keys to successful dyslexia education
Special Education Educators Worry About How Trump's Autism Rhetoric Will Affect Students, ParentsMisinformation about autism can fuel stigma that harms students, educators say.
Special Education Trump Canceled Millions for Special Education Teacher Training. What's Next?More than $30 million for teacher training and parent resources will no longer flow as scheduled.
