Special Education

The latest news about special education, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

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Evaluating ELLs for Special Needs a Challenge

The difficulty of disentangling disabilities and language problems has spurred a new federal study that will explore how districts identify English-learners for special education. (August 28, 2012)

Spotlight on Special Education

This Spotlight examines major trends in special education including how schools can work to improve their instructional cultures.

Issue Backgrounder

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On Special Education Blog

06/18 06:17 pm | Los Angeles Moves to 'Mainstream' Hundreds of Students | The district must comply with a consent decree to reduce, by 33 percent, the number of students enrolled in

Unwrapping the Gifted Blog

06/18 02:57 pm | Reciprocating 'Saw' | What happens when gifted students who live over 150 miles apart have an opportunity to interact, share, and reflect upon a common learning experience?

On-Demand Webinar

Differentiation: Moving Away from One Size Fits All
Students use technology to customize many aspects of their lives, and schools are now finding technology can also help teachers customize, or differentiate, instruction for each student.

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Tying Technology to Literacy for Students With Special Needs
In this webinar, two experts in assistive technology discussed the platforms and programs used by educators to enhance literacy learning for students with disabilities.

Special Collection

E-Learning for Special Populations
This special report examines the growing e-learning opportunities for students with disabilities, English-language learners, gifted and talented students, and those at risk of failing in school.

PD Sourcebook

The Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook features a directory of courses, materials, and resources for teachers on:
• Special Education
• Gifted Education

Videos on Special Education

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Disability Definitions Revised in Psychiatric Manual
The profession's standard reference guide, DSM-5, changes definitions for some disabilities commonly seen in schools.
June 3, 2013 - Education Week
Chicago School Closures Punctuate Challenge for Urban Districts
Chicago's closing battles echo those in a growing number of urban districts where financial pressures are colliding with the needs of poor and minority communities.
May 30, 2013 | Updated: June 3, 2013 - Education Week
Common-Core Tests in Works for Students With Severe Disabilities
Two groups of states are crafting unique assessments for students with severe cognitive disabilities.
May 21, 2013 | Updated: May 22, 2013 - Education Week
Alternative Proposed to IEP Due Process System
The district administrators' group would like to streamline handling of conflicts over individualized education programs.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
7 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Special-Needs Students
Teachers can turn things around for students with special needs by engaging them in activities based on their strengths instead of their weaknesses, says a neuroscience expert.
April 9, 2013 - Teacher
Congress Tweaks Special Education Mandates
States that run afoul of federal rules for special education funding will be punished, though not forever, under change to "maintenance of effort."
April 2, 2013 - Education Week
Test Groups Weigh Unified Accommodations Policies
The consortia devising new common assessments must navigate many obstacles in making the tests accessible to English-learners and students with disabilities.
April 2, 2013 - Education Week
Common-Assessment Groups Differ on Special Ed. Rules
Each federally financed consortia is crafting common guidelines for accommodating students with disabilities.
April 2, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
Do Charter Schools Serve Special-Needs Students?
Whether charter schools fairly serve children with special needs is a complicated question, write Robin Lake and Alex Medler.
April 2, 2013 - Education Week
Inclusion a Nettlesome Issue for NAEP Officials
The NAEP policy board grapples with ways to expand participation of English-learners and students with disabilities.
March 12, 2013 - Education Week

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