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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

eSchool News

With neurodiverse and SEL practices at the forefront, advanced use of adaptive technology, and nature-based programming, we develop the love of the arts, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in authentic ways to prepare our learners for lifelong success. We are literacy- and numeracy-centered.

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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

Unlike most, my learning needs are clearly labelled; when I arrive at a college event or meeting my specific needs are immediately understood. From elementary school grades upwards, a student may be given a book to read and asked to write a review afterwards. But do educators know how to support our requirements?

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How Educators Can Support Families of Children with Disabilities During Hybrid or Online Learning

Waterford

1] During a normal school year, a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) establishes goals and outlines the support needed to meet them. However, the government guidance also gives schools greater flexibility in meeting their IEP objectives during the pandemic.[2] Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families.

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How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

eSchool News

With neurodiverse and SEL practices at the forefront, advanced use of adaptive technology, and nature-based programming, we develop the love of the arts, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in authentic ways to prepare our learners for lifelong success. We are literacy- and numeracy-centered.

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Support Struggling Readers District Wide with Assistive Tech

edWeb.net

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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Building Teamwork and Perseverance in Early Elementary Students with Breakouts

MindShift

As a technology integrationist for Batavia Public Schools, a district outside Chicago, Sutherland was excited to give the strategy a try. It’s very hard to not prompt the students and support them through,” said Jennifer Duffy, another technology integrationist for the district. ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES. It’s kind of a level playing field.

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To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to custodians, bus drivers and aides 

The Hechinger Report

Jenna Gros jangles as she walks the halls of Wyandotte Elementary School in St Mary’s Parish, Louisiana. Brusly Elementary School has 595 students, ranging from ages two to seven. Jenna Gros, head custodian at Wyandotte Elementary School in St Mary’s Parish, Louisiana, stops to tie a student’s shoe. MORGAN CITY, La.