Special Education
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for supporting students with special needs.
Positive, Intentional Supports for Students With ADHD
An educator with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder shares simple strategies for supporting students with this learning difference.435The 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.1MUsing AI to Enhance Universal Design for Learning
Generative AI can make educational content and instruction more accessible, helping teachers meet a breadth of student needs.520Using AI to Save Time and Reduce the Workload When Writing IEPs
Artificial intelligence tools can reduce paperwork time and streamline IEP writing, letting educators focus more on student needs.515
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.18.2k
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.15.9kGuiding Students in Special Education to Generate Ideas for Writing
When students are stuck, breaking the brainstorming stage down into separate steps can help them get started writing.602Supporting 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.17.1k
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.17.6k
17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate
Teacher-tested ideas to help students quietly fidget.15.3kApps 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.7.6kSensory 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.12.2kThe Necessity of Having High Expectations
Conveying compassion for students while holding them to high standards can help improve equity in education.7.9kEffective Transition Assessment for Students With Disabilities
A mandatory assessment process is a crucial step in ensuring students’ success after high school.340
