The Education Week Spotlight on the Future of Special Education: Compliance, Data, and Transformation is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors.
This collection of articles highlights special education at an inflection point, where compliance, data, and technology are no longer back-office concerns; they are central to equity. From legal scrutiny and digital accessibility mandates to smarter progress monitoring, inclusive models, and tech-enabled interventions, districts must modernize how they serve students with disabilities. The priority is clear: stronger leadership, better data, accessible tools, and airtight compliance deliver real results.