Special Education
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for supporting students with special needs.
3 Questions to Ask Your Special Education Professionals
A special education district administrator uses these questions to understand how the well-being of teachers affects their work.262The 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.1MCreating Effective and Efficient Breaks for Students During the School Day
Short breaks allow students who struggle with regulation time to regroup, which improves their learning outcomes.387New 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.18.2kHow to Improve Distance Learning for Students With IEPs
Strategies for parental involvement and synchronous and asynchronous activities can help students with individualized education programs.15.9kSupporting Students With Dysgraphia
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.17kThe 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.17.6kApps for Students With Special Needs—As School Buildings Shutter
The coronavirus creates a unique challenge for students with special needs—educators share recommendations for apps to support learning at home.9.7k5 Ways to Support Kids With ADHD During Remote Learning
Without the rules and structure of the classroom, students with ADHD are struggling. Here’s how teachers can help.7.6kA ‘Small Wins’ Approach to Special Ed Challenges
A veteran teacher approached a severe special education challenge with an incremental strategy that led to big payoffs.250Do Dyslexia Fonts Actually Work?
Specialized fonts for students with dyslexia are gaining in popularity. But they’re based on a key misconception, experts warn.2.9kPreparing Families for the New School Year
A few tips for ensuring that students—particularly those with disabilities and English learners—and their families get the year off to a good start.446How Dyslexia Can Impact an Elementary Student’s Performance in Math
Young students with dyslexia may need more story contexts to truly understand the four basic operations.514Sensory Room 101
After we published a video about a special room designed to help autistic kids calm and focus themselves, you had questions. Here’s what it takes to create this kind of space.12.1kThe Necessity of Having High Expectations
Conveying compassion for students while holding them to high standards can help improve equity in education.7.8k