Special Education
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Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder has no single known cause, although research indicates that it is most likely caused by a mix of genetic and environmental ... -
Why Special Educators Leave the Teaching Profession
One of the most common difficulties that school districts face is a dearth of qualified candidates for critical-need teaching positions. STEM and special education ... -
What Educators Should Know About IEPs, IFSPs, ITPs, and ISPs
I was a special education teacher a long time ago. I enjoyed my job, but one of the most difficult aspects was the massive ... -
Online Learning For Special Education
Online learning can be especially tricky for students that require special education. For this reason, plenty of schools are frantically trying to adapt this ... -
Special Education Should Be Temporary, Not Permanent
In any school, all the students have different academic abilities. If you are a teacher, you cannot afford to discriminate against performance but rather ... -
Five Top Technology Trends In Special Education
Researchers and ed-tech companies, backed by changing state policies, technological advances, and continual encouragement from advocates, are creating new strategies and tools to better ... -
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The Two Main Barriers Against Deep Learning
Have you ever sat and tried to remember something—tried for all your worth and still failed? My sister used to call this a “brain ... -
Special Needs Kids Get A Voice of Their Own
Not being able to communicate is frustrating. It’s especially exasperating for special needs children who can’t speak at all. These kids have plenty to ... -
Edtech Innovations for Special Populations
Special education has always been an early adopter of innovative and adaptive technology. Doing so has equalized access to curriculum and learning tasks for ... -
Apps and Tools That Will Help You Develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
A well thought out Individualized Education Plan (IEP) represents some of the best personalized planning in education. The IEP lays out a year’s worth ...
