/assistive-technology Assistive Technology en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-in-special-education/2024/05 AI can make special educators' jobs easier by handling paperwork and serving as an adaptive tool. But there are privacy and other concerns. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-in-special-education/2024/05 /technology/video-how-schools-can-use-ai-to-lighten-the-load-for-special-education-teachers/2024/05 A look at some of the use cases for AI in special education, and some of the precautions educators should take when incorporating AI. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/video-how-schools-can-use-ai-to-lighten-the-load-for-special-education-teachers/2024/05 /teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 69传媒 with disabilities at this school near Seattle rarely have to leave mainstream rooms to receive the services they need. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 /teaching-learning/using-technology-for-students-in-special-education-what-the-feds-want-schools-to-know/2024/02 Assistive technology can improve outcomes for students in special education, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:05:34 GMT /teaching-learning/using-technology-for-students-in-special-education-what-the-feds-want-schools-to-know/2024/02 /technology/this-school-leader-believes-ai-could-transform-education-for-students-with-dyslexia/2023/11 AI could revolutionize how people with dyslexia navigate K-12 schools, said a school leader who works with children with the condition. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:49:17 GMT /technology/this-school-leader-believes-ai-could-transform-education-for-students-with-dyslexia/2023/11 /technology/teachers-want-more-tech-support-for-students-with-ieps-and-504-plans/2023/09 The findings come as the percentage of students in special education increases. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:21:30 GMT /technology/teachers-want-more-tech-support-for-students-with-ieps-and-504-plans/2023/09 /teaching-learning/this-teacher-helps-students-with-disabilities-find-agency-through-communication/2023/01 An award-winning special education teacher shares insights on pandemic recovery and building agency for students with disabilities. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:44:12 GMT /teaching-learning/this-teacher-helps-students-with-disabilities-find-agency-through-communication/2023/01 /events/webinar/enabling-more-equitable-educational-opportunities Equity was a priority for school systems prior to 2020; however, the pandemic has focused attention on the continuing need to create more equitable education environments. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:31:12 GMT /events/webinar/enabling-more-equitable-educational-opportunities /teaching-learning/5-ways-to-remotely-support-students-with-dyslexia/2021/02 The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the needs of students with dyslexia, but also made it more difficult to support them. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:11:18 GMT /teaching-learning/5-ways-to-remotely-support-students-with-dyslexia/2021/02 /teaching-learning/are-students-with-reading-barriers-ready-to-start-the-new-school-year/2018/09 Benetech, which oversees a federally-funded initiative to provide accessible texts, says teachers are more likely to see their students as prepared if their technology needs are met. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:34:00 GMT /teaching-learning/are-students-with-reading-barriers-ready-to-start-the-new-school-year/2018/09 /teaching-learning/website-accessibility-ten-things-school-districts-should-know/2016/08 The Education Department's civil rights office is looking at school districts' websites for accessibility issues. How should you prepare your website so that it's available to all users? Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:50:00 GMT /teaching-learning/website-accessibility-ten-things-school-districts-should-know/2016/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-dyslexia-and-the-power-of-teacher-expectations/2016/05 All teachers need to understand that dyslexia is a mechanical disability, not an intellectual one. Mon, 16 May 2016 19:17:46 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-dyslexia-and-the-power-of-teacher-expectations/2016/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-dont-wait-six-simple-ways-to-support-your-struggling-learners-tomorrow/2016/02 "These modifications all embrace the principles of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) which caution against teaching to the imaginary average student. The truth is, our classrooms are full of students who are difficult to categorize because they present quirky profiles." Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:57:20 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-dont-wait-six-simple-ways-to-support-your-struggling-learners-tomorrow/2016/02 /teaching-learning/seattle-settles-lawsuit-over-ed-tech-accessibility/2015/10 The National Federation of the Blind, a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit, says the agreement to make the Seattle district's online materials accessible is a "model for the nation." Fri, 02 Oct 2015 01:39:00 GMT /teaching-learning/seattle-settles-lawsuit-over-ed-tech-accessibility/2015/10 /teaching-learning/accessibility-concerns-delay-30m-amazon-e-book-contract-in-n-y-c/2015/08 New York City schools postponed action on an Amazon contract for creating an online storefront where educators will buy e-books, after the National Federation of the Blind raised questions about it. Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:35:00 GMT /teaching-learning/accessibility-concerns-delay-30m-amazon-e-book-contract-in-n-y-c/2015/08 /teaching-learning/school-boards-group-disputes-recent-guidance-on-communication-supports/2015/03 The federal government is using a California special education case to try to create guidance that applies to every state, says the National School Boards Association. Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:57:00 GMT /teaching-learning/school-boards-group-disputes-recent-guidance-on-communication-supports/2015/03 /teaching-learning/s-c-charters-agree-to-accessibility-changes-after-federal-investigation/2014/03 The Education Department's office for civil rights said that the district needed to make courses fully accessible for the 9,000 students enrolled in online schools. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:49:00 GMT /teaching-learning/s-c-charters-agree-to-accessibility-changes-after-federal-investigation/2014/03 /teaching-learning/assistive-tech-for-testing-merges-into-mainstream/2014/03 The growing use of computer-based assessments is opening the door for all students to tap into accommodations once reserved primarily for students with disabilities. Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:09:03 GMT /teaching-learning/assistive-tech-for-testing-merges-into-mainstream/2014/03 /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-and-the-common-core-challenges-opportunities/2013/10 A recent special report from Education Week explores the common core from the perspective of students with specific educational needs. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:43:00 GMT /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-and-the-common-core-challenges-opportunities/2013/10 /teaching-learning/smarter-balanced-adopts-accessibility-rules-for-common-core-tests/2013/09 The 25-state group decided that read-aloud accommodations for text passages will be limited, for now, to students in middle and high school. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:08:00 GMT /teaching-learning/smarter-balanced-adopts-accessibility-rules-for-common-core-tests/2013/09 /teaching-learning/ed-dept-finds-areas-to-improve-in-review-of-common-core-test-accessibility/2013/07 The department's technical review process also found areas that both consortia have handled well. Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:51:00 GMT /teaching-learning/ed-dept-finds-areas-to-improve-in-review-of-common-core-test-accessibility/2013/07 /teaching-learning/hackathon-yields-review-site-for-autism-friendly-businesses/2013/05 Two developers won $10,000 for creating a website that allows users to post comments about businesses that accommodate people with developmental disabilities. Fri, 03 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT /teaching-learning/hackathon-yields-review-site-for-autism-friendly-businesses/2013/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-7-ways-to-bring-out-the-best-in-special-needs-students/2013/04 Teachers can turn things around for students with special needs by engaging them based on their strengths instead of their weaknesses. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:31:02 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-7-ways-to-bring-out-the-best-in-special-needs-students/2013/04 /teaching-learning/common-core-test-group-seeks-comment-on-writing-support-accommodation/2013/02 PARCC, one of two groups developing common core tests, wants feedback on the proposed policies for use of scribes and word-prediction software. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:41:00 GMT /teaching-learning/common-core-test-group-seeks-comment-on-writing-support-accommodation/2013/02 /teaching-learning/common-core-testers-unveil-proposed-read-aloud-accommodations/2012/12 Two accommodations policies under consideration by an assessment consortium could narrow how many children who qualify for assistance on those tests in some states. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:57:04 GMT /teaching-learning/common-core-testers-unveil-proposed-read-aloud-accommodations/2012/12 /teaching-learning/advocates-for-the-blind-plan-protest-of-amazons-kindle/2012/12 The National Federation of the Blind protests Amazon's "massive effort" to sell Kindle e-readers and books in schools because of inaccessibility for the visually impaired. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:45:18 GMT /teaching-learning/advocates-for-the-blind-plan-protest-of-amazons-kindle/2012/12 /teaching-learning/google-ruling-on-digitizing-books-a-boon-for-blind-readers/2012/10 In the ruling, Judge Harold Baer specifically cited the benefits that digital content has for people with print disabilities. Meanwhile, Netflix agreed to provide closed captioning on 100 percent of its streaming content within two years. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:10:32 GMT /teaching-learning/google-ruling-on-digitizing-books-a-boon-for-blind-readers/2012/10 /teaching-learning/new-center-concerns-about-online-options-for-special-ed-students/2012/10 Parent complaints, teacher training, and accessibility are among the worries of the new Center on Online Learning and 69传媒 with Disabilities. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:05:39 GMT /teaching-learning/new-center-concerns-about-online-options-for-special-ed-students/2012/10 /teaching-learning/new-center-established-to-develop-effective-special-educators/2012/10 The $25 million federal grant used to establish the center is one of many the federal Education Department has announced in recent weeks that involve special education. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:48:59 GMT /teaching-learning/new-center-established-to-develop-effective-special-educators/2012/10 /leadership/talk-therapy-an-option-for-those-using-assistive-technology-to-speak/2012/08 Psychologist Amy Szarkowski figured out provide therapy to work with clients who use communication devices to replace their own voices. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:57:01 GMT /leadership/talk-therapy-an-option-for-those-using-assistive-technology-to-speak/2012/08