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.

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On Special Education Blog

05/23 10:40 am | Study: Minority Students Less Like to Be Identified With Autism | Using data collected for IDEA, researchers have found that minority students in special education are less likely to be identified as having autism, which has implications for ...

Unwrapping the Gifted Blog

05/06 04:03 am | Picture This | Via photos, Tamara Fisher illustrates fun, thought-provoking, and heartwarming moments from her classroom.

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.

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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
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Commentary
Improving Special Education in Tough Times
Special education would benefit from the same focus on efficiency found in general education, Stephen Frank and Karen Hawley Miles write.
July 17, 2012 - Education Week
Special Educators' Use of Restraints, Seclusion Topic of Senate Hearing
Controversies over the use of restraints, seclusion, and other techniques for curbing disruptive behavior in students with disabilities will get an airing this week before a panel of the U.S. Senate.
July 11, 2012 - Education Week
Special Ed. Students Get a Spot on the Team
Interest is growing in Unified Sports programs, which enable students with disabilities to play side by side on teams with their nondisabled peers.
July 2, 2012 - Education Week
Common-Core Tests Pose Challenges in Special Ed.
Special educators clue test developers in on the hurdles ahead in designing assessments for students with disabilities.
June 5, 2012 - Education Week
Focus On: Brain Science
Scientists Find Learning Is Not 'Hard-Wired'
Discovering the brain's power to change may be neuroscience's biggest—and most promising—contribution to education.
June 4, 2012 - Education Week
Ed. Dept. Gives Direction on Restraint, Seclusion
Some say the Education Department didn't go far enough in guiding schools on policies involving restraint and seclusion of students.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Training Is Crucial to Protect Students in Crisis
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Study Tracks Growing Understanding of UDL
But state and district special education directors say there are still widespread misperceptions about the universal design for learning concept.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Studies Shed Light on 'Twice Exceptional' Students
Early identification is key for students who are both gifted and learning-disabled, according to experts.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Standards Open the Door for Best Practices From Special Ed.
As schools rewrite curricula, the timing is right for UDL, RTI, according to experts.
April 23, 2012 - Education Week

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