https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/early-intervention Early Intervention en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:58:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-a-marketplace-full-of-reading-tools-only-adds-to-the-literacy-problem/2026/10 This is a symptom of a larger issue: the lack of coherence in K-12 education. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:58:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-a-marketplace-full-of-reading-tools-only-adds-to-the-literacy-problem/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-has-a-plan-to-improve-early-childhood-special-education-heres-how/2026/09 Experts discuss the difficulties that families and educators face in supporting young students with disabilities. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:43:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-has-a-plan-to-improve-early-childhood-special-education-heres-how/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-tutors-are-now-common-in-early-reading-instruction-do-they-actually-work/2025/11 AI reading tutors are only now being studied, and raise difficult questions about how to judge efficacy. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:20:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-tutors-are-now-common-in-early-reading-instruction-do-they-actually-work/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-makes-an-effective-reading-intervention-one-researchers-5-criteria/2025/10 Studies highlight targeting specific skills and offering opportunities for practice, among others. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:14:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-makes-an-effective-reading-intervention-one-researchers-5-criteria/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education Join this free virtual event to explore innovations in the evolving landscape of special education. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:00:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-gaps-in-early-intervention-services-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-schools/2023/10 The GAO says better data could help remove barriers to accessing early intervention services. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:25:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-gaps-in-early-intervention-services-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-schools/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/renaissance-learning/what-longitudinal-analyses-of-reading-proficiency-reveal Explore studies of how students are performing across the school years and how often we impact student performance in life-changing ways. Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/renaissance-learning/what-longitudinal-analyses-of-reading-proficiency-reveal https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-lead-exposed-students-early-intervention-can-reduce-harm-to-their-learning/2022/03 The interventions can help keep students on grade level, but for many, they come too late. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:06:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-lead-exposed-students-early-intervention-can-reduce-harm-to-their-learning/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/hearing-vision-autism-proposal-would-add-screening-to-school-entry-requirements/2022/02 Nebraska legislators consider a first-in-the-nation mandate to assess all children for autism before the start of school. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:22:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/hearing-vision-autism-proposal-would-add-screening-to-school-entry-requirements/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-these-laundromats-adults-do-the-wash-and-children-read-video/2019/04 Librarians, early-literacy groups, and laundromat owners are combining forces to see if reaching out to families in places they frequent can help close the literacy gap between low- and higher-income students. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:08:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-these-laundromats-adults-do-the-wash-and-children-read-video/2019/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/practicing-kindergarten-how-a-summer-program-eases-kids-into-learning/2018/08 The start of kindergarten can be overwhelming for students, and for their parents. In Portland, Ore., a summer program is working to ease that transition. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:59:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/practicing-kindergarten-how-a-summer-program-eases-kids-into-learning/2018/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-pay-for-success-models-support-special-education/2018/04 Pay-for-success funding approaches have mostly focused on driving down special education enrollment, but these public-private partnerships can also support special education programs, an advocacy organization says. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 21:14:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-pay-for-success-models-support-special-education/2018/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/home-visiting-study-explores-long-term-benefits-from-early-intervention/2017/07 A re-evaluation of the Nurse-Family Partnership led by Nobel Prize-winning economist James J. Heckman shows that the home-visiting program has long-lasting positive effects on children, particularly boys. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:14:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/home-visiting-study-explores-long-term-benefits-from-early-intervention/2017/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/revisiting-the-benefits-of-a-high-quality-birth-to-five-program/2017/07 Nobel laureate James J. Heckman and a team of researchers has released an updated report on the benefits of a 1970s-era birth-to-five early learning program. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 21:05:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/revisiting-the-benefits-of-a-high-quality-birth-to-five-program/2017/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-awards-3-million-for-pay-for-success-early-learning-feasibility-pilots/2017/01 Eight communities will share in the money, which will be used to pay for studies to determine how best to support private investment in early-education programs. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-awards-3-million-for-pay-for-success-early-learning-feasibility-pilots/2017/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/early-intervention-pays-off-for-disadvantaged-children-says-new-study/2016/12 James J. Heckman, a Nobel-prize winning economist, has released a study showing significant benefits for a high-intensity program that intervened with children starting from infancy. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/early-intervention-pays-off-for-disadvantaged-children-says-new-study/2016/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-strategies-offered-on-supporting-homeless-families-with-young-children/2016/11 Local and state agencies can best serve young children and their families by working together to provide comprehensive services, says a new federal policy statement. Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-strategies-offered-on-supporting-homeless-families-with-young-children/2016/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/podcast-from-economic-think-tank-makes-business-case-for-preschool/2016/09 The podcast series from the Committee for Economic Development features business leaders and child-development experts focusing on high-quality child care and preschool. Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/podcast-from-economic-think-tank-makes-business-case-for-preschool/2016/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/district-of-columbia-ordered-to-improve-child-find-special-education-services/2016/06 The resolution to a years-old class action lawsuit will require the city to enroll at least 8.5 percent of its preschool-age population in special education, among other mandates. Fri, 03 Jun 2016 14:52:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/district-of-columbia-ordered-to-improve-child-find-special-education-services/2016/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-research-suggests-prison-nurseries-better-for-moms-babies/2016/04 In a stunningly written feature in The Atlantic, Sarah Yager takes readers through the long history and current research on children born behind bars and their mothers. Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:20:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-research-suggests-prison-nurseries-better-for-moms-babies/2016/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/universal-autism-screening-lacks-evidence-of-benefit-medical-panel-finds/2016/02 The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force said more research is needed before it could recommend universal screening for autism spectrum disorder. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:53:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/universal-autism-screening-lacks-evidence-of-benefit-medical-panel-finds/2016/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/preschool-special-education-would-get-small-boost-under-federal-budget-plan/2016/02 Although federal special education spending for school-aged children would hold steady, much-smaller programs for younger children would see a small boost under the presidents Tue, 09 Feb 2016 21:58:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/preschool-special-education-would-get-small-boost-under-federal-budget-plan/2016/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/early-childhood-inclusion-supported-by-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 Young children with disabilities should have opportunities to learn alongside their typically developing peers, says guidance jointly released by the Education Department and the Department of Health and Human Services. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:47:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/early-childhood-inclusion-supported-by-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inclusive-preschools-focus-of-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 States and early-education providers should adopt policies making it easier for preschoolers with disabilities to enroll in inclusive classrooms, says guidance from two federal departments. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 21:04:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inclusive-preschools-focus-of-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/homeless-kids-get-taste-of-normal-at-massachusetts-preschool-just-for-them/2015/08 Playing, learning, trips to the park and twice a month field trips make up a typical day at a program funded by grants from the Cummings Foundation and the local United Way. Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:36:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/homeless-kids-get-taste-of-normal-at-massachusetts-preschool-just-for-them/2015/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/working-brain-science-into-parents-daily-routine/2015/07 A Bezos Family Foundation initiative seeks to make early learning part of everyday life for parents. The idea is not a new one, but the approach might be. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:03:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/working-brain-science-into-parents-daily-routine/2015/07