Over the past decade, technology has increasingly become a standard tool being used in today’s classrooms. The same students who carried textbooks to their classes are now carrying laptops and tablets. Technology creates efficiency and convenience when it comes to learning. However, does this mean it’s the same for special education students? Defining ‘Special…
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The Campus School at Boston College has been on the forefront of courageous initiatives for students with disabilities since its founding in the 1960s. Fast forward to 2022: Assistive Technology Professional Jennifer Gemski is the highlight of our latest Teacher Feature, and she shares how FrenalyticsEDU is the Campus School’s latest digital initiative to help achieve their mission of realizing the potential of every student.
The COVID-19 pandemic had widespread effects, especially in the world of education. While the pandemic necessitated a temporary shift to online learning, it soon became apparent that this alternative teaching method was resulting in an increase in learning loss among students – and it did not affect every student equally. Defining ‘Learning Loss’ and…
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Teachers play a major role in the development and growth of the next generation. Though their work is so important, teachers have long been overworked and underpaid. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the already present stressors and difficulties of a teacher’s day, leading to an increase in feelings of burnout among school staff. What, exactly,…
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Disability Pride Month, recognized and celebrated each July, seeks to “celebrate the intrinsic worth and meaningful contributions” of people with disabilities. Though not formally recognized yet by the United States, its roots go back over 30 years and stem from the historic Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law in 1990. What is Disability…
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June is World Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. These serve as opportunities to hold a conversation about the brain and recognize how Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue – so major, in fact, that Alzheimer’s disease continues to be the only leading…
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In the world of education, most schools provide students with a personal computer or tablet to access lessons virtually. Accessibility is more important than ever within education, as students need to be able to access their grade level curriculum both in person and online. To promote inclusion in an online world, Global Accessibility Awareness Day…
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April is Autism Awareness Month, which has been progressing into Autism Acceptance Month! World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2 every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with autism spectrum disorder throughout the world. How did Autism Awareness Month…
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Special education services have varied over the years and continue to progress, but what exactly does it mean to have a student in a special education classroom? Well, that’s just the thing, there’s not one clear cut answer – special education is highly individualized and customizable. For both educators and parents, knowing the options…
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Special education teachers Bridgette Leslie and Adrianna Bertoia have spent a combined 20+ years helping students with special needs realize their full potential. For students with disabilities, though, they grew frustrated by lack of adequate resources for students, parents, and teachers alike. Together, the duo started IEP&Me, a web-based individualized education program (IEP) management…
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