special education
Equity & Access
3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education
By: Jennifer D. Goldman, Karyn Lewis and Dr. Genevra Walters. In this post, we look at three educators' creative solutions that are making “readiness for all” a reality in their classrooms and libraries.
Personalized Learning
Brain Training Breakthroughs: Improving Student Growth and Behavior
By: Scott Miller. In our school, we help students with learning challenges by working on executive function skills such as attention, focus and memory. Here are some techniques we've developed that are applicable to all students.
EdTech
7 Apps for Working with Special Needs Students
By: Jana Rooheart. Digital tools can be very helpful in bridging developmental gaps; these apps can help you tailor your curriculum to your special needs students without an overwhelming amount of preparation.
Personalized Learning
Smart Review | The Un-Prescription for Autism
By: Courtnie Rederick. As a special education teacher and mother of a son with autism, I was interested in what this author shares about natural alternatives for symptoms manifested by autism.
Personalized Learning
To My Autistic Son’s New Teacher, Before the First Day of School
By: Courtnie Rederick. As both the mother of an autistic child and a teacher, here is a letter I wrote to my son's new teacher offering my support and partnership during the upcoming school year.
EdTech
Bridging the Knowledge Gap of Special Education Students
By: Joan Bright. As a special education teacher, the progress I’ve seen with my students this past year through an innovative blended learning model and proprietary technology platform is greater than any other year in my career.
Leadership
PBL and Co-Teaching: New Partnerships Mean New Paths
The new school year will bring a new Special Education co-teacher to my project-based learning classroom. In order to ensure her success, here are three steps I plan to take to smooth the transition.
Difference Making
Take a Risk and Follow Your Own Path in Life
By: Anisha Srivastava. After winning Pearson's Student Coding Competition, Anisha explains combining her newfound passions for entrepreneurship and education.
Leadership
My Inspiration to Carry on a Legacy
Karla Phillips has spent many years encouraging high expectations for all children. However, as the mom of a special needs daughter, she also realizes the need to see all children with limitless potential as we continue the legacy of advocates helping students with special needs fulfill dreams.
Difference Making
Tell Your Story: Generation Do-It-Yourself Pathways for School & Career
Were you labeled “nontraditional” or “alternative”? Do you have tell the people in your life that you had to do things your own way? If so, we’d like to share your GenDIY story.