Special Education

Focusing on who students are as individuals—instead of on learning differences or other descriptors—starts with empathy.

Teacher-tested ideas to help students quietly fidget.

There’s often a rift in communication between educators and parents who suspect their kids have special needs. A parent describes the support that would have helped her initiate an assessment.

When students with disabilities develop self-advocacy and self-determination, they can engage more effectively in their education.

A special education teacher shares insights on adapting the Common Core Essential Elements for students with multiple impairments.

Being a special education teacher can feel isolating, but there are some ways to build connections with colleagues.

Paying attention to what was going well for students led a special education teacher to a strengths-based approach to teaching.

Special education teachers have valuable insights to share with their peers about patience, empathy, working with parents, and more.

In the past two decades, autism diagnoses have soared—but new research shows that girls have frequently been overlooked, leaving them without crucial support.