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Alithea Morrison, second from right, sits next to her preschool teacher, Kathy Boisvert, as she and her classmates sing during class at Millville Elementary School in Millville, Mass.
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Autistic Preschoolers Learn Social Skills From Peers

Researchers are finding that everyone benefits in preschool classes where children with autism spectrum disorders and their typically developing classmates are taught to work and play together. (June 24, 2013)

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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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In this webinar, two experts in assistive technology discussed the platforms and programs used by educators to enhance literacy learning for students with disabilities.

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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.

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The PARCC consortium outlines supports to be offered English-learners and students with disabilities on common-core-aligned assessments.
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
July 9, 2013 - Education Week
A network of schools helps students with emotional and behavioral issues build "soft skills" through job placement.
July 2, 2013 - Education Week
Researchers are finding that everyone benefits in preschool classes where children with autism spectrum disorders and their typically developing classmates are taught to work and play together.
June 24, 2013 - Education Week
The profession's standard reference guide, DSM-5, changes definitions for some disabilities commonly seen in schools.
June 3, 2013 - Education Week
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
Two groups of states are crafting unique assessments for students with severe cognitive disabilities.
May 21, 2013 | Updated: May 22, 2013 - Education Week
The district administrators' group would like to streamline handling of conflicts over individualized education programs.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
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
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

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