A focus on collective well-being over stress prevention or individual self-care can help new and current special educators stay engaged in the field. The post Sustaining the special education workforce: Gen Z edition appeared first on Kappan Online.| Kappan Online
Illinois hospital staff will soon be required by law to refer parents of severely premature infants to services that can help prevent years of intensive and expensive therapy later, when the children are older. The new law follows reporting from The Hechinger Report that exposed how hospitals often fail to connect many eligible parents to […] The post After Hechinger story, Illinois passes law requiring hospitals to connect parents of premature babies with life-changing therapies appeared f...| The Hechinger Report
“I know special education because I lived special education,” writes Carly Rosen ’14 on her website advocateforaction.org. At school, Rosen developed her own learning style, which, “along with having an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and later a 504 Plan to support me, had a meaningful impact that led to great success.” Rosen’s advocate was her […] The post Five Questions for Carly Rosen ’14 first appeared on Syracuse University School of Education.| Syracuse University School of Education
“You have this feeling of being part of the solution and the gratitude and empowerment that comes with it.”| EdSurge
State funded initiatives in Ohio and other parts of the country are working to strengthen child care teachers’ knowledge and confidence in working with young children with disabilities and developmental delays.| The Hechinger Report
Ten years ago, I followed a fascination with how children think, feel, and learn into the world of special education. Since then, working across public school districts has been a journey full of challenges, growth, and purpose. And what a ride it’s been. Over the past decade, I have had the pleasure of encountering some […] The post Why classroom placement matters: Lessons from a decade in Special Education appeared first on The Educators Room.| The Educators Room
Home School Researcher Volume 39, No. 1, 2025, p. 1-9 Lucy Barnard-Brak Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, lbarnardbrak@ua.edu Carolina Kudesey Doctoral Candidate, Department of Special Education, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, clkudesey@ua.edu Abstract...| National Home Education Research Institute
Technology can be a powerful tool for independence—but for many adults with disabilities, navigating smartphones, tablets, and accessibility apps can feel overwhelming. This summer, Dr. Lauren Tucker, associate professor in Southern Connecticut State University’s Department of Inclusive Education and Behavior Science, has been working to change that. Through a new initiative supported by The Great […]| News at Southern
Don’t let your child struggle with frustration or tantrums when hearing “no.” This Accepting No social story helps kids manage disappointment, avoid meltdowns, and build calm coping skills with simple, supportive language and visuals. The post Accepting No Social Story: Helping Kids Learn to Say “No” Gracefully appeared first on Sea of Knowledge.| Sea of Knowledge
Don’t let rough play hurt your pets or confuse your students—this being gentle with pets social story teaches kids exactly how to treat animals with care. Includes editable visuals, calming strategies, and printable rewards so you don’t have to guess what works.| Sea of Knowledge
Last month, Southern Connecticut State University’s College of Education celebrated its first graduating class from the Residency Educator Program in Special Education, with five students receiving their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees. This innovative program creates a pathway for aspiring educators, particularly current paraeducators within New Haven Public Schools (NHPS), to earn both […] The post First Cohort of New Haven Paraeducators is Ready to Lead in Special Education ap...| News at Southern
In addition to intervention instruction to improve literacy skills, students with dyslexia benefit from supports that help them learn independently. While they typically have the ability to grasp grade-level content, their literacy difficulties often hinder their progress, as much subject matter knowledge is accessed through reading and writing. The terms "accommodations" and "modifications" both refer to ways educators support students with dyslexia, but they serve distinct purposes and hav...| Keys to Literacy
Struggling to teach kids turn taking? Don’t let poor social skills hold them back. Discover fun taking turns social skills activities, sticker story SEL freebies, and simple strategies to stop chaos in your classroom. The post Teaching Taking Turns Social Skills: Activities, Tips & Free Sticker Stories appeared first on Sea of Knowledge.| Sea of Knowledge
Looking for effective attention getters for students? Discover movement-based, call-and-response, and free printable attention grabber cards to keep your class focused and engaged.| Sea of Knowledge
As the Trump administration issues executive orders related to DEI, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is considering dropping references to DEI in favor of “person-centered care.| The Hechinger Report
Myths about special education may make you avoid pursuing it for a child. Get the facts behind 10 common special education myths so you can make informed decisions.| Understood
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Nebraska’s teachers are learning how to do inclusion well.| The Hechinger Report
Nebraska is a case study of what can happen when schools prioritize including students with disabilities in ways research shows helps all students learn.| The Hechinger Report
The writing of each student’s IEP takes place within the larger picture of the special education process under IDEA. Before taking a detailed look at the IEP, it may be helpful to look briefly at how a student is identified as having a disability and needing special education and related services and, thus, an IEP.| www.ldonline.org
New Jersey sends the highest proportion of students with disabilities to separate schools out of any state. Parents say districts rely too much on these schools rather than improving their own services.| The Hechinger Report
At Knox County Schools, students with disabilities are benefiting from a districtwide initiative known as Data Days — a structured, quarterly review of academic and behavioral progress for more tha…| KCS Hall Pass
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is focusing on strategies to attract, prepare, and retain effective personnel—general and special education teachers, early childhood personnel, and related services providers—who have the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective instruction, interventions, supports, and services to children with disabilities. This is a topic that is important for […] The post Attract, Prepare, Retain: Effective Personnel For All – Information an...| NCPSSERS
Naomi Ondrasek, Desiree Carver-Thomas, Caitlin Scott, Linda Darling-Hammond Originally posted by the Learning Policy Institute California is in the midst of a severe and deepening shortage of special education teachers—and it is not alone. The field of special education at large has long been plagued by persistent shortages of fully certified teachers, in large part […]| NCPSSERS
The looming threat that the United States Department of Education will be dismantled has brought much uncertainty to state education agencies.| Harvard Education Press
Self-advocacy is a critical life skill for teens and young adults. In short, self-advocacy is the ability to problem-solve, speak up, and get your needs met. It's a skill we all use every single day from expressing our emotions and sharing opinions to asking for help and telling someone "no". Simply| The Pathway 2 Success
Glossary of special education acronyms including short definition of each listed abbreviation| Glossary and Definitions of Disability, Health and Medical Terms
Everyone in education is well-versed in the traditional item types that have been used on assessments for decades: multiple choice and open response. Multiple-choice items present a question and a… The post An Educator’s Guide to Non-Traditional Assessment Item Types: What They Are and When to Use Them appeared first on Illuminate Education.| Illuminate Education
Many still consider a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to be a framework applicable only to a general education setting, while Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are reserved for special education… The post The Connection Between MTSS and Special Education: Why It Matters appeared first on Illuminate Education.| Illuminate Education
Data on student progress play a key role in identifying students who have a specific learning disability, and also in ensuring these students are making fast enough progress toward the… The post Using Data to Identify and Monitor Progress for Students with a Specific Learning Disability appeared first on Illuminate Education.| Illuminate Education
Spring has sprung and Easter is around the corner! It’s time for some more FREE Printable Easter Activities! First, we will see why fine motor skills are important. Next, we will take a peek at some Easter activities where kids can work on their fine motor skills. Lastly, we will take those fine motor skills […] The post Printable Easter Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Birds are chirping and the grass is turning green! Spring is right around the corner and it’s a perfect time to look at Spring Visual Discrimination Activities! Not only do these FREE PRINTABLES address visual discrimination, BUT they also target matching, crossing midline, fine motor skills, bilateral hand skills, visual memory, visual sequential memory, and […] The post Spring Visual Discrimination Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
It’s time to follow the rainbow and find the pot of gold!! St. Patrick’s Day Activities are in full force and this FREE Leprechaun Activities pack- packs a punch addressing both fine motor skills and cutting skills. First, we will see why fine motor skills are important. Next, we will take a peek at some […] The post Leprechaun Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
It doesn’t matter if your pet is a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, turtle, or another animal, they quickly become part of the family. So, let’s celebrate our furry…or scaly friends with these FREE Pet Theme Activities. Activities are for preschoolers to 1st graders with a developmental approach. Skills targeted include fine motor skills, scissor skills, […] The post Free Pet Theme Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Children enjoy talking about their pets or really any animals! This Mini Pet Theme Writing Activities Pack has 3 different levels of difficulty. In addition to these levels, letter formation, letter size, and line placement are also targeted. Cutting skills are included to go along with the activities as well. Perfect for kindergarteners to first grade! […] The post Pet Theme Writing Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
The Christmas tree is up and presents are wrapped! Now it’s time for some Santa and Rudolph Fine Motor Fun! First, let’s discuss why fine motor skills are important. Next, let’s look at some fun Christmas Fine Motor Activities. Lastly, we will apply those fine motor skills into some cute Santa and Rudolph Cutting Activities. […] The post Santa and Rudolph Fine Motor Fun! appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Gobble Gobble! Time to celebrate Thanksgiving with some Turkey Fine Motor and Cutting Activities! First, we will look at 2 fine motor printables with tons of options! Next, we will apply those fine motor skills during a cutting activity to help your child work on scissor skills. Overall, you will have access to 4 pages […] The post Turkey Fine Motor and Cutting! appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
School libraries are an inclusive space. Explore these resources to use with your special education students to help them access the stories!| Staying Cool in the Library
When I was a teacher in a school for autistic students, it was well-noted that my biggest strength was my ability to build strong teacher-student relationships. My students engaged well in my classes, opened up| Autistic Not Weird
Ever since adolescence, I’ve wanted to spend my life building people. Whether in terms of confidence, intellect, life skills, or all the other ways a person can be built up, I’ve wanted to be the| Autistic Not Weird