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.
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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 Webinar Bridging the Math Gap: What’s New in Dyscalculia Identification, Instruction & State ActionSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover the latest dyscalculia research insights, state-level policy trends, and classroom strategies to make math more accessible for all.Special Education Spotlight Spotlight on Moving From Awareness to Engagement for Neurodiverse And Autistic StudentsSee how schools can better support neurodiverse and autistic students, addressing barriers, elevating strengths, and building more inclusive classrooms for all.
Special Education Letter to the Editor AI Isn’t the Real Threat to Special EducationEducators must leverage the tool to improve the field, writes an advocate.
Special Education Investigation Finds 'Shocking Overuse' of Seclusion and Restraint in This DistrictRestraint and seclusion should not be used in routine school discipline, the Justice Department says.
Special Education New ADHD Research Challenges Former Assumptions. Why It MattersNew research may hold important insights for educators aiming to better engage students with ADHD.Special Education Whitepaper Roundtable: Essentials for a High-Quality Special Education ProgramSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.In this roundtable, special education administrators will share real-world strategies for building programs that support student growth w...Special Education Webinar Integrating and Interpreting MTSS Data: How Districts Are Designing Systems That Identify Student NeedsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover practical ways to organize MTSS data that enable timely, confident MTSS decisions, ensuring every student is seen and supported.
Special Education Leader To Learn From How Nashville Dismantled Segregated Classrooms for Students With DisabilitiesNashville overhauled special education to prioritize inclusion, and changed school culture.
Special Education Q&A Why Inclusive Classrooms Benefit Every Student, Not Just Those With DisabilitiesInclusive practices improve outcomes for all students and require deep system change.
Special Education 4 Barriers to Giving Students With Disabilities the Tools They Need to ThriveAssistive technology can help students with disabilities, but schools face challenges using it to its full potential.
Special Education A Missed Opportunity in SEL: Centering Students With DisabilitiesStudents with learning differences are not always considered in the design or implementation of SEL programs.
Special Education 50 Years of IDEA: 4 Things to Know About the Landmark Special Education LawThe nation's primary special education law details schools' obligations to students with disabilities.
Special Education Letter to the Editor Aligning General and Special Education for Student SuccessInvolving all educators can make a big difference.
Special Education Video How This District Teaches Bilingual Students With DyslexiaStudents with dyslexia receive instruction in Spanish or English, depending on their dominant spoken language.
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.
