Special Ed. Identification

'Handcuffed and Pushed Out': How 69��ý Fail Some 69��ý With Disabilities

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT

What can happen to students and schools when disabilities are over- and under-identified in children.

69��ý Fell Behind During the Pandemic. Who Stayed Behind?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Not enough students are receiving the support they need, and there's a disproportionate toll on the most vulnerable students.

How a Mindset Shift Can Help Solve Special Education Misidentification

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:55:59 GMT

Many educators face the problem of misidentification of special education students. Here are strategies educators are using to fix it.

Impact of Missed Special Ed. Evaluations Could Echo for Years

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:30:19 GMT

The onset of COVID-19 slowed special education identification. Four years later, a new study hints at the massive scale of the impact.

A Seat at the Table - Special Education: Proven Interventions for Academic Success

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:02:30 GMT

Special education should be a launchpad, not a label. Join the conversation on how schools can better support ALL students.

One Group of Teachers Is Less Likely to Identify Black 69��ý for Special Ed. Why That Matters

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:46:37 GMT

Researchers say their findings argue for diversifying the teacher workforce.

MTSS: What Is a Multi-Tiered System of Supports?

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:23:56 GMT

MTSS, or multi-tiered system of supports, is a widely used framework meant to offer students personalized education that meets their needs.

Test Your Knowledge: How Does Universal Screening for Dyslexia in 69��ý Work?

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:50:37 GMT

Take our quiz to gauge your knowledge of the language processing disorder—and find links to further reading.

How to Identify and Serve English Learners with Disabilities

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:04:02 GMT

When it comes to identifying and serving English learners with disabilities, there are various nuances at play.

California Joins 40 States in Mandating Dyslexia Screening

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:43:07 GMT

California joins the majority of states that conduct universal screening in the early grades to identify reading delays, including dyslexia.

How Teachers Can Help 69��ý With Dyslexia: What Our Readers Say

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:09:37 GMT

EdWeek's social-media followers weigh in on how to support students with dyslexia, a learning disability that interferes with reading.

Making a Difference When Faced With Disproportionality - SPONSOR CONTENT

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:33 GMT

Branching Minds supports districts across the country to improve outcomes and reduce inequities.

Most States Screen All Kids for Dyslexia. Why Not California?

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:42:15 GMT

The state teachers' union has historically been among those opposing a bill to screen students for signs of the disorder.

Universal Screening for Dyslexia Isn't Enough

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:49:09 GMT

A growing number of states are requiring schools to screen students for dyslexia, but advocates say that's just the first step.

Young Children Were Massively Overlooked for Special Education. How Will 69��ý Respond?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:01:14 GMT

Forty percent fewer preschoolers received special education services during the pandemic. 69��ý deal with the fallout.

Projects Aim to End Waits for Autism Diagnoses, Reduce Anxiety for 69��ý

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:35:13 GMT

The feds are targeting $14 million in research grants to help students with disabilities regain ground lost to the pandemic.

Too Few or Too Many? Preventing Over- or Under-Identification for Special Education Services

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:28:21 GMT

Explore ways to confidently make special education entitlement decisions.

Hearing, Vision ... Autism? Proposal Would Add Screening to School-Entry Requirements

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:22:33 GMT

Nebraska legislators consider a first-in-the-nation mandate to assess all children for autism before the start of school.

Using the Power of Language to Serve 69��ý and Families

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:36 GMT

Marifer Sager has made language translation services in the Portland, Ore., district more accessible, timely, and relevant.

The Pandemic Made It Harder to Spot 69��ý With Disabilities. Now 69��ý Must Catch Up

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:17:05 GMT

After more than a year of disruption for all students, the pressure's on to find those in need of special education and provide services.

Does Special Education Work for 69��ý With Learning Disabilities?

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:00:33 GMT

The answer is yes, especially for students who enter special education before middle school, find the authors of a recent report.

In Flint, 69��ý Overwhelmed by Special Ed. Needs in Aftermath of Lead Crisis

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:21:49 GMT

The Flint, Mich. schools are straining to meet the special education needs of children exposed to lead from Michigan's Flint River.

Are Black and Hispanic 69��ý Identified for Special Education Too Often or Not Enough? Maybe It's Both

Tue, 28 May 2019 20:47:00 GMT

A new study of Florida students suggests that minority underidentification and overidentification in special education is connected to the racial makeup of a student's school.

Who Gets Special Education Services? It Depends on Where You Live, GAO Report Finds

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:45:00 GMT

States identify students with disabilities at varying rates because because of different state and district policies, says a report from the Government Accountability Office, a federal watchdog agency.

Special Education Is Broken

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:24:33 GMT

Forty years after students with disabilities were legally guaranteed an education, many still don’t receive what they deserve.

Race, Not Disability Status, Linked to Increased Suspension Rates

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:19:00 GMT

The research team that has examined minority identification for special education has turned its attention to a new subject: suspension rates.

Special Education Enrollment Increases in Texas in Wake of Newspaper Investigation

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:42:00 GMT

About 14,000 more students in the state are enrolled in special education, after the state lifted what it called a "benchmark" enrollment figure of 8.5 percent.

Minority 69��ý Still Missing Out on Special Education, New Analysis Says

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:55:00 GMT

Black and Hispanic students otherwise similar to white students in reading are underenrolled in special education, says a study that runs counter to accepted wisdom and federal policy.

Last Day to Submit Comments on Texas Special Education Enrollment

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:37:00 GMT

Jan. 6 is the last day to submit comments to the U.S. Department of Education about their experiences with Texas' special education identification processes.