/teaching-learning/special-education Special Education en-US 2021 (c) 91ֱ�� Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:13:00 GMT /events/webinar/dont-count-them-out-dyscalculia-support-from-prek-career Join Dr. Elliott and Dr. Wall as they empower educators to support students with dyscalculia to envision successful careers and leadership roles. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:13:00 GMT /events/webinar/dont-count-them-out-dyscalculia-support-from-prek-career /teaching-learning/biden-administration-scraps-medicaid-change-for-special-ed-services/2025/01 The proposal aimed to streamline how schools bill Medicaid for the mental health and medical services they provide to students. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:49:33 GMT /teaching-learning/biden-administration-scraps-medicaid-change-for-special-ed-services/2025/01 /teaching-learning/schools-lag-in-iding-kids-who-need-special-education-are-they-catching-up/2024/12 Schools in one state are making progress addressing a pandemic-fueled backlog of special education identifications. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:33:10 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-lag-in-iding-kids-who-need-special-education-are-they-catching-up/2024/12 /teaching-learning/3-things-every-teacher-should-know-about-learning-differences/2024/12 A researcher, a teacher, and a student all weigh in: What do you wish all teachers knew about students with learning differences? Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:46:10 GMT /teaching-learning/3-things-every-teacher-should-know-about-learning-differences/2024/12 /teaching-learning/how-special-education-might-change-under-trump-5-takeaways/2024/11 Less funding and more administrative chaos could be on the horizon—but basic building blocks like IDEA appear likely to remain. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:09:35 GMT /teaching-learning/how-special-education-might-change-under-trump-5-takeaways/2024/11 /teaching-learning/how-trumps-policies-could-affect-special-education/2024/11 The new administration's stance on special education isn't yet clear—but efforts to revamp federal policy could have ripple effects. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:03:44 GMT /teaching-learning/how-trumps-policies-could-affect-special-education/2024/11 /teaching-learning/the-essential-skill-students-with-learning-differences-need/2024/11 Schools must teach students with learning differences how to communicate about their needs. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:57:20 GMT /teaching-learning/the-essential-skill-students-with-learning-differences-need/2024/11 /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-bringing-neurodiverse-learners-into-the-fold/2024/10 Three tips for teachers and principals to accommodate learning differences. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:38:49 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-bringing-neurodiverse-learners-into-the-fold/2024/10 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/understanding-learning-differences Join this free virtual event for insights that will help educators better understand and support students with learning differences. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:00:46 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/understanding-learning-differences /teaching-learning/5-key-ways-to-support-students-with-learning-differences/2024/10 Teachers are often uncertain about how to support students who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:16:49 GMT /teaching-learning/5-key-ways-to-support-students-with-learning-differences/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-students-with-disabilities-fare-in-both-charter-and-regular-public-schools/2024/10 Students with disabilities experienced inequities in both types of schools, a new analysis shows. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:56:15 GMT /teaching-learning/how-students-with-disabilities-fare-in-both-charter-and-regular-public-schools/2024/10 /teaching-learning/5-common-learning-differences-in-students-a-data-snapshot/2024/10 Some key facts and figures about students with learning differences. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:55:32 GMT /teaching-learning/5-common-learning-differences-in-students-a-data-snapshot/2024/10 /teaching-learning/video-dyscalculia-faq-the-math-disability-teachers-should-know-about/2024/10 Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that affects 5 to 8 percent of the population. Here's what teachers should know. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:25:10 GMT /teaching-learning/video-dyscalculia-faq-the-math-disability-teachers-should-know-about/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-teachers-can-motivate-and-engage-neurodiverse-students/2024/10 A balanced approach of addressing students' strengths and weaknesses is best, experts say. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-teachers-can-motivate-and-engage-neurodiverse-students/2024/10 /teaching-learning/talking-to-students-about-their-learning-differences-a-guide-for-teachers/2024/10 Teachers who talk to kids about why learning is difficult equips students to understand themselves and become their own advocates. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/talking-to-students-about-their-learning-differences-a-guide-for-teachers/2024/10 /teaching-learning/handcuffed-and-pushed-out-how-schools-fail-some-students-with-disabilities/2024/10 What can happen to students and schools when disabilities are over- and under-identified in children. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/handcuffed-and-pushed-out-how-schools-fail-some-students-with-disabilities/2024/10 /teaching-learning/is-dyslexia-a-superpower-what-students-want-their-teachers-to-know/2024/10 5 students with dyslexia discuss what it feels like to be described as having special "powers." Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/is-dyslexia-a-superpower-what-students-want-their-teachers-to-know/2024/10 /teaching-learning/understanding-learning-differences This special report explores neurodiversity and some key issues shaping the experiences of students with learning and thinking differences. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/understanding-learning-differences /teaching-learning/what-educators-should-know-about-dyscalculia-a-math-learning-disability/2024/10 Dyscalculia impacts 5 to 8 percent of students. Here's what educators need to know about this disability and how to support students who have it. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-educators-should-know-about-dyscalculia-a-math-learning-disability/2024/10 /teaching-learning/video-diagnosed-at-14-one-students-experience-with-dyscalculia/2024/10 Jacquelyn Taylor shares her experience with dyslexia and dyscalculia on social media. Here's her advice for teachers. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-diagnosed-at-14-one-students-experience-with-dyscalculia/2024/10 /teaching-learning/video-the-relationship-between-dyslexia-dyscalculia-and-math-anxiety/2024/10 Dyscalculia is at times referred to as “math dyslexia.” Learn how the math learning disability is related to dyslexia and math anxiety. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-the-relationship-between-dyslexia-dyscalculia-and-math-anxiety/2024/10 /teaching-learning/video-tips-for-teaching-students-with-dyscalculia/2024/10 Methods teachers can try to help students with dyscalculia. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-tips-for-teaching-students-with-dyscalculia/2024/10 /teaching-learning/video-how-to-spot-dyscalculia-in-students/2024/10 Dyscalculia affects 5 to 8 percent of the population. Here are tips for teachers on how to spot signs that students may have the disability. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-to-spot-dyscalculia-in-students/2024/10 /teaching-learning/video-how-early-intervention-and-tutoring-helped-one-student-with-dyscalculia/2024/10 Tessa Marshall's dyscalculia was caught in 3rd grade. With early intervention and regular tutoring, she's now a freshman in honors geometry. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-early-intervention-and-tutoring-helped-one-student-with-dyscalculia/2024/10 /events/webinar/how-early-adopters-of-remote-therapy-are-improving-ieps Learn how schools are using remote therapy to improve IEP compliance & scalability while delivering outcomes comparable to onsite providers. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:44:04 GMT /events/webinar/how-early-adopters-of-remote-therapy-are-improving-ieps /teaching-learning/lead-exposure-has-plagued-special-education-in-flint-can-10-million-fix-it/2024/09 A multi-million-dollar settlement agreement will try to improve the special education system in Flint, Mich. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:20:20 GMT /teaching-learning/lead-exposure-has-plagued-special-education-in-flint-can-10-million-fix-it/2024/09 /events/webinar/taking-action-three-keys-to-an-effective-multitiered-system-to-supports Join renowned intervention experts, Dr. Luis Cruz and Mike Mattos for a webinar on the 3 essential steps to MTSS success. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:38:00 GMT /events/webinar/taking-action-three-keys-to-an-effective-multitiered-system-to-supports /teaching-learning/nonverbal-learning-disorder-explained/2024/08 Nonverbal learning disability, or NVLD, took the national spotlight after the Democratic National Convention. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:46:16 GMT /teaching-learning/nonverbal-learning-disorder-explained/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-much-does-special-education-truly-cost-finally-an-answer-is-on-the-horizon/2024/08 A new federally funded research study will provide the first national assessment in 25 years of spending on students with disabilities. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:49:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-much-does-special-education-truly-cost-finally-an-answer-is-on-the-horizon/2024/08