Special Education
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for supporting students with special needs.
Supporting a Smooth Transition to Middle School for Students With IEPs
To ease the challenges of a new school and higher expectations, administrators can make it a point to plan the transition well in advance.210Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn
Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.1MYour content has been saved!
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Teachers can use this spreadsheet—free template included—to track accommodations and strengths to keep students on track and motivated.3 Ways to Help Students Build Attention Stamina
These simple tools and strategies can improve focus in the classroom.Understanding How You Can Help Students With Dyscalculia
By providing targeted supports and instruction, teachers can help students with dyscalculia find more comfort and success in math class.315Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Building Staff Capacity to Support Growth in Students With Disabilities
Leadership teams can intentionally plan time for teachers to collaborate and build their understanding of effective special education.180Your content has been saved!
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New Strategies in Special Education as Kids Learn From Home
In special education, teachers say that schedules, sensory supports, and close collaboration with families can help smooth the transition to remote learning.18.2kYour content has been saved!
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While there's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet, there are a few signs you should look out for, and some evidence-based tactics to help kids with the writing condition.18.9kYour content has been saved!
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How to Improve Distance Learning for Students With IEPs
Strategies for parental involvement and synchronous and asynchronous activities can help students with individualized education programs.15.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.6 Ways to Support Autistic Girls in Your Classroom
Teachers can help autistic girls stay on track and feel more secure, confident, and ready to learn with these simple adjustments.301Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teacher Collaboration That Supports All Students
These 3 strategies can help new general education teachers work collaboratively and productively with special education teachers.395Your content has been saved!
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The Missing Autistic Girls
In the past two decades, autism diagnoses have soared—but new research shows that girls have frequently been overlooked, leaving them without crucial support.17.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Do Fidgets Help Students Focus?
Don’t let the devices run amok in your classroom, experts warn. Here’s the right—and wrong—way to handle them.17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate
Teacher-tested ideas to help students quietly fidget.14.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Reframing ‘Bad’ Behavior to Help Students Succeed
By seeking to first understand behaviors, teachers can better support their students receiving special education services.480Your content has been saved!
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