Special Education
IEPs. Learning disabilities. Inclusion. IDEA. Response to intervention. Gifted education. Explore all EdWeek coverage of special education
A Guide to Special Education Terms
The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used.
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Understanding Learning Differences
This special report explores neurodiversity and some key issues shaping the experiences of students with learning and thinking differences.
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Special Education: Adapting to Challenging Realities
Exploring how special education services are adapting to unprecedented challenges and opportunities in education, from teacher shortages to technological advancements.
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Special Education and the Pandemic: Making Up for Lost Time and Lost Opportunities
Schools focus on pandemic recovery for the youngest special education students and those on the cusp of leaving K-12.
Special Education Most—But Not All—Imperiled Federal Grants for Special Education Will ContinueThe U.S. Department of Education says it wants projects aligned with Trump administration priorities.
Special Education 4 Ways Principals Can Better Support Special Education TeachersSpecial education teachers need support from their principals to avoid burnout, says a researcher. Here's how to offer it.
Special Education Fears Grow That Trump Will Cut Special Education Support FundingAdvocacy organizations are warning members to brace for "hundreds" of grant terminations.
Special Education Professional Learning Guide Your Guide to Special EducationFrom understanding disabilities to applying effective teaching strategies, this guide helps you foster an inclusive learning environment.
Special Education Principals Don't Always Understand Special Education. That's a ProblemPrincipals want more special education training. Here's how one state is offering it.
Special Education How Trump's Policies Are Already Upending Special EducationThe special ed. field is watching anxiously as the administration cuts grants and research contracts while threatening further disruption.
Special Education Opinion RFK Jr. Is the Last Person Who Should Be in Charge of Special EducationHere’s why President Trump’s recent announcement sent a chill down the spines of autistic individuals like me.Special Education Spotlight Spotlight on Neurodiversity in K12: Supporting Every Learner's SuccessThis Spotlight will help you explore effective strategies for supporting neurodiverse students, fostering inclusive environments, and more.
Special Education Why Trump's Move to Shift Special Ed. to HHS Is Rattling EducatorsCurrent and former staffers are wary of vague plans to move special education out of the Education Department.
Special Education How Schools Make Up for the Feds' Unfulfilled Special Ed. Funding CommitmentCongress has never met a 50-year-old funding commitment it made for special education services.
Special Education What Educators Need to Know About Dyslexia—and Why It's Not Something to 'Fix'Curing dyslexia isn't an option, say experts. But with today's resources, there's a lot of reason for optimism.Special Education Webinar Don’t Count Them Out: Dyscalculia Support from PreK-CareerSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Join Dr. Elliott and Dr. Wall as they empower educators to support students with dyscalculia to envision successful careers and leadership roles.
Special Education Biden Administration Scraps Medicaid Change for Special Ed. ServicesThe proposal aimed to streamline how schools bill Medicaid for the mental health and medical services they provide to students.
Special Education Schools Lag in IDing Kids Who Need Special Education. Are They Catching Up?Schools in one state are making progress addressing a pandemic-fueled backlog of special education identifications.
Special Education 3 Things Every Teacher Should Know About Learning DifferencesA researcher, a teacher, and a student all weigh in: What do you wish all teachers knew about students with learning differences?
