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

06/19 06:07 pm | Braille Instruction Receives Boost From Education Department | In a letter to schools, districts and states, the Education Department notes that special education law requires that blind and visually impaired students should be taught ...

Unwrapping the Gifted Blog

06/19 05:15 pm | The Gift of Independent Learning Projects | What happens when gifted students who live over 150 miles apart have an opportunity to interact, share, and reflect upon a common learning experience?

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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.

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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.

PD Sourcebook

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

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Preparing Parents to Advocate for a Child With Autism
Educators have a vital role to play in helping parents develop the skills to become effective advocates for children with autism, say Anne Foster, Debbie Rude, and Caroline Grannan.
December 7, 2012 - Education Week
Off the Clock: Giving Students More Time to Demonstrate Learning
Why should students have to fail before they are given the basic accommodation of extra time, asks one teacher.
October 30, 2012 - Teacher (Web)
Advent of 'Smart Drugs' Raises Safety, Ethical Concerns
Should healthy students have access to the growing variety of chemicals that can boost attention, memory, concentration, and other abilities related to academic performance?
October 19, 2012 | Updated: November 19, 2012 - Education Week
Center Addresses E-Learning for Spec. Ed. Students
Leaders of a new center designed to expand students with disabilities' access to online courses have expressed concerns about those students' participation in e-learning.
October 16, 2012 - Education Week
Common Adaptive Tests to Address Special Needs
Advocates for students with learning disabilities see benefits in adaptive approach, but are watching closely to make sure the assessments are structured appropriately.
October 15, 2012 - Digital Directions
Pa. Special-Ed. Funding Linked to Charter Law Changes
An overhaul of Pennsylvania's special-education funding system is on hold this fall, awaiting agreement on proposed charter law changes, according to the chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee.
September 28, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
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 - Education Week
Fed Agencies Spar Over NAEP for Special Populations
Officials are balking at penalizing states for excluding high percentages of those students from the exams.
August 21, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
High-Quality Teacher Preparation Is Needed
August 20, 2012 - Education Week
Federal Special Ed. Ratings Fault D.C.—Again
In annual state ratings, the Education Department has given a "needs intervention" to the District of Columbia six years in a row.
August 3, 2012 - Education Week

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