Special Education
IEPs. Learning disabilities. Inclusion. IDEA. Response to intervention. Gifted education. Explore all EdWeek coverage of special education
Special Education: Definition, Statistics, and Trends
What is special education and what do we know about the student special education population and the teachers who educate them?
- Special Education Webinar Straight Talk: Effective Practices to Support Students with DyslexiaSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn about the history, the research, and strategies for selecting evidence-based instructional methods that support reading success for all students.
Special Education Opinion 'I Dread Being at This Table.' How to Improve the IEP ProcessIEP meetings take an emotional toll on families. But they can be turned into a forum where hope for the possibilities of schooling prevail.
Special Education Letter to the Editor Schools Must Do Better to Meet IDEA RequirementsMore states must follow through on this law.
Special Education Test Your Knowledge: How Does Universal Screening for Dyslexia in Schools Work?Take our quiz to gauge your knowledge of the language processing disorder—and find links to further reading.Special Education Whitepaper Flourishing with Autism: The Case for Positive PsychologySponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn about the disparities experienced by the autism community and the potential for positive psychology practices to effect positive ch...
Special Education Letter to the Editor Reevaluating My Language Around DisabilityA recent opinion essay encouraged this teacher to unpack her approach to labeling students with specific disability classifications.
Special Education Can AI Write a Good IEP? What Special Education Experts SayAI tools could ease paperwork burdens and offer new supports for students—but privacy and efficacy concerns are real.
Special Education Q&A Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Blind Students Can Benefit Everyone. Here's How6 questions with a teacher who has dedicated her career to teaching and supporting blind children.
Special Education One State's Approach for Struggling Math Learners: IEP-Style PlansFlorida wants to develop a form of individualized education programs to target help to students who lag far behind in math.
Special Education The Number of Students in Special Education Has Doubled in the Past 45 YearsThe number of students in special education in the U.S. has doubled, from 3.6 million in 1976-77 to almost 7.3 million in 2021-22.
Special Education Do More to Ensure Schools Meet Obligations to Students With Disabilities, Feds Tell StatesStates must have "robust" systems to ensure schools obey federal special education law, new guidance says.
Special Education Explainer What Is an IEP? Individualized Education Programs, ExplainedWhat IEPs are, what their purpose is, and which students are eligible.
Special Education Opinion Educating Dyslexic Students Starts With Educating Teachers About DyslexiaCountless teachers enter the classroom without any training on dyslexia. That’s been devastating for students like my son, writes one mother and dyslexia advocate.
Special Education Video Building Effective Classrooms for Students With DyslexiaApproaches and advice to create a positive K-12 experience for students with dyslexia.
Special Education Opinion Can Gifted Education Be Excellent and Equitable?The focus should be on high achievers rather than students considered to be "gifted," which is a contentious term.
