Special Education
IEPs. Learning disabilities. Inclusion. IDEA. Response to intervention. Gifted education. Explore all EdWeek coverage of special education
A Guide to Special Education Terms
The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used.
Special Report
Understanding Learning Differences
This special report explores neurodiversity and some key issues shaping the experiences of students with learning and thinking differences.
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Special Education: Adapting to Challenging Realities
Exploring how special education services are adapting to unprecedented challenges and opportunities in education, from teacher shortages to technological advancements.
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Special Education and the Pandemic: Making Up for Lost Time and Lost Opportunities
Schools focus on pandemic recovery for the youngest special education students and those on the cusp of leaving K-12.
Special Education What the Research Says Schools Have the Special Educators鈥擝ut Keep Losing Them to General Ed.A study across seven states finds 糖心动漫vlog for students with disabilities need more targeted support.Special Education Webinar Bringing Dyslexia Screening into the FutureSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Explore the latest research shaping dyslexia screening and learn how schools can identify and support students more effectively.
Special Education A Small Change in Special Ed. Rules Could Affect Equity, Accountability, Advocates WarnThe paperwork change could make it harder to track equity in special education, advocates said.Special Education Spotlight Spotlight on MTSS in Practice: From Life Skills to Learning StrategiesThis Spotlight focuses on MTSS, providing a framework to support both students and 糖心动漫vlog across a range of needs and settings.
Special Education Teachers Are Using AI to Help Write IEPs. Advocates Have ConcernsExperts call for guardrails around the ethical, legal, and instructional concerns.
Special Education Opinion 鈥楨ducational Exile鈥�: How Trump鈥檚 Layoffs Threaten Students With DisabilitiesHere鈥檚 what鈥檚 at stake for millions of students if we lose federal enforcement of IDEA.
Special Education Does Extended Time on Tests Actually Help Students With ADHD?Most students with ADHD receive extended time. Experts say better alternatives exist.
Special Education Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind ChildrenPrograms supporting students with rare, complex disabilities have lost millions of federal dollars.Special Education Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Keys to Successful Dyslexia Education?Answer 7 questions about the keys to successful dyslexia education
Special Education Educators Worry About How Trump's Autism Rhetoric Will Affect Students, ParentsMisinformation about autism can fuel stigma that harms students, 糖心动漫vlog say.
Special Education Trump Canceled Millions for Special Education Teacher Training. What's Next?More than $30 million for teacher training and parent resources will no longer flow as scheduled.
Special Education Most鈥擝ut Not All鈥擨mperiled Federal Grants for Special Education Will ContinueThe U.S. Department of Education says it wants projects aligned with Trump administration priorities.
Special Education 4 Ways Principals Can Better Support Special Education TeachersSpecial education teachers need support from their principals to avoid burnout, says a researcher. Here's how to offer it.
Special Education Fears Grow That Trump Will Cut Special Education Support FundingAdvocacy organizations are warning members to brace for "hundreds" of grant terminations.
Special Education Professional Learning Guide Your Guide to Special EducationFrom understanding disabilities to applying effective teaching strategies, this guide helps you foster an inclusive learning environment.
