Education
Feds Offer Guidance On Voc Rehab Services Amid Coronavirus
Vocational rehabilitation agencies can continue to serve individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, though some adjustments may be needed, federal officials say.
Remote Learning Continues, But Students With Disabilities Still Falling Behind
Experts, teachers and caregivers contend students in special education stand to lose the most as remote learning continues given their differing needs and varying levels of family support.
Apple Boosts Assistance For Those With Disabilities
With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing reliance on technology, Apple says it is rolling out extra help for people with disabilities using its products for remote learning and other purposes.
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How Some Schools Did Away With Restraint And Seclusion
Educators often refer to restraint and seclusion as necessary to manage challenging kids. But some schools have found ways to stop using the practices and they're teaching others to do so too.
Things Look Different For Special Education Students While Remote Learning
Remote learning can be tough for special education students who may have trouble just logging into Zoom, but teachers say it's also an opportunity to work with families in a new way.
Private Special Education Schools Are Closed Too. Some May Not Reopen.
Coronavirus closures have left some private schools serving students with disabilities wondering if they will get paid, putting their future in question.
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DeVos Finds ‘No Reason’ To Waive Key Provisions Of IDEA
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will not seek changes to the central tenets of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Students With Special Needs Donate Face Shields Made With 3D Printers
To supplement remote learning, students with special needs are producing much-needed face shields for health care workers using 3D printers at their homes.
GAO: Ed Department Data On Restraint, Seclusion In Schools Inaccurate
There are serious problems with the U.S. Department of Education's efforts to track the use of restraint and seclusion in schools, government investigators say.
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Should Schools Teach Anyone Who Can Get Online — Or No One At All?
With schools citing special education as a major hurdle to moving any classes online, students with disabilities are getting the blame.
DeVos Could Recommend Waiving IDEA Protections
As schools remain closed due to COVID-19, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is weighing whether they should be temporarily freed of some of their special education obligations.
Special Ed Teachers Tailor School For Each Student From Afar
Special education teachers are taking different approaches to staying in touch with parents and students ranging from recorded videos to calls and email check-ins.