Special Education

A teacher who has used photography to build student engagement notes particular benefits for students on the spectrum.

A simple analogy can help students think about their learning disabilities and better navigate obstacles.

Makerspaces can energize students as problem solvers, and they should be accessible to students with physical disabilities.

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.