Special Education
IEPs. Learning disabilities. Inclusion. IDEA. Response to intervention. Gifted education. Explore all EdWeek coverage of special education
Special Education: Definition, Statistics, and Trends
What is special education and what do we know about the student special education population and the teachers who educate them?
- Special Education Video I Have Dyslexia. How Teachers Can Support Students Like MeThese adults with dyslexia have advice for educators working with students like them.Special Education Quiz How Does Special Education Funding Work? Test Your KnowledgeWhat is IDEA? How much can the federal government contribute to special education funding? Take our quiz.Special Education How Teachers Can Help Students With Dyslexia: What Our Readers SayEdWeek's social-media followers weigh in on how to support students with dyslexia, a learning disability that interferes with reading.Special Education Webinar What Do Students With Dyslexia Need From Schools?Hear from two educators who are dedicated to serving students with dyslexia and learn what reading-challenged students need from schools to thrive.Special Education Explainer How Special Education Funding Actually WorksSpecial education is among the most complicated and misunderstood facets of America’s sprawling K-12 school landscape.Special Education Spotlight Spotlight on Special Education ComplianceThis Spotlight will help you examine implementation of universal screening for dyslexia and more.Special Education Opinion Autistic Isn't a Bad Word: The Case for Rethinking Your LanguageEducators may want to switch from "child with autism" to "autistic child," writes a special ed. teacher and parent of an autistic son.Special Education English Learners, Students With Disabilities Blocked From Gifted Programs, Data FindsState policies are needed to improve representation in gifted and talented programs.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 8 questions about special education compliance.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.MTSS is a powerful framework for supporting student success, but implementation can be challenging. Learn from districts about their MTSS success stories and challenges.Special Education What the Research Says Braille and Language Development: What Teachers Should KnowA more nuanced understanding of Braille among educators could lead to better literacy instruction for students with impaired vision.Special Education What the Research Says How Do You Sign 'Pi'? New Sign-Language Terms Could Boost Scientific LiteracyScientists are developing a sign-language lexicon of scientific terms for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.Special Education Some ADHD Medications Are in Short Supply. Schools Are Feeling the FalloutA nationwide shortage of Adderall or its generic version has families and school nurses scrambling.Special Education Universal Screening for Dyslexia Isn't EnoughA growing number of states are requiring schools to screen students for dyslexia, but advocates say that's just the first step.Special Education Letter to the Editor Teach Both General and Special Education With a Purpose"Education is about creating an environment where everyone can learn and grow," says this letter to the editor.