Special Ed. Identification

What a New Dyslexia Definition Could Mean for Schools

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:50:10 GMT

An updated definition put forth by an international group of researchers could identify more students.

Schools Lag in IDing Kids Who Need Special Education. Are They Catching Up?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:33:10 GMT

Schools in one state are making progress addressing a pandemic-fueled backlog of special education identifications.

English Learners With Disabilities: The Rules Schools Have to Follow

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:00:43 GMT

Schools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips from OCR.

'Handcuffed and Pushed Out': How Schools Fail Some Students With Disabilities

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT

What can happen to students and schools when disabilities are over- and under-identified in children.

Students Fell Behind During the Pandemic. Who Stayed Behind?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Not enough students are receiving the support they need, and there's a disproportionate toll on the most vulnerable students.

How a Mindset Shift Can Help Solve Special Education Misidentification

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:55:59 GMT

Many educators face the problem of misidentification of special education students. Here are strategies educators are using to fix it.

Impact of Missed Special Ed. Evaluations Could Echo for Years

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:30:19 GMT

The onset of COVID-19 slowed special education identification. Four years later, a new study hints at the massive scale of the impact.

A Seat at the Table - Special Education: Proven Interventions for Academic Success

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:02:30 GMT

Special education should be a launchpad, not a label. Join the conversation on how schools can better support ALL students.

One Group of Teachers Is Less Likely to Identify Black Students for Special Ed. Why That Matters

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:46:37 GMT

Researchers say their findings argue for diversifying the teacher workforce.

MTSS: What Is a Multi-Tiered System of Supports?

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:23:56 GMT

MTSS, or multi-tiered system of supports, is a widely used framework meant to offer students personalized education that meets their needs.

Test Your Knowledge: How Does Universal Screening for Dyslexia in Schools Work?

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:50:37 GMT

Take our quiz to gauge your knowledge of the language processing disorder—and find links to further reading.

How to Identify and Serve English Learners with Disabilities

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:04:02 GMT

When it comes to identifying and serving English learners with disabilities, there are various nuances at play.

California Joins 40 States in Mandating Dyslexia Screening

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:43:07 GMT

California joins the majority of states that conduct universal screening in the early grades to identify reading delays, including dyslexia.

How Teachers Can Help Students With Dyslexia: What Our Readers Say

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:09:37 GMT

EdWeek's social-media followers weigh in on how to support students with dyslexia, a learning disability that interferes with reading.

Making a Difference When Faced With Disproportionality - SPONSOR CONTENT

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:33 GMT

Branching Minds supports districts across the country to improve outcomes and reduce inequities.

Most States Screen All Kids for Dyslexia. Why Not California?

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:42:15 GMT

The state teachers' union has historically been among those opposing a bill to screen students for signs of the disorder.

Universal Screening for Dyslexia Isn't Enough

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:49:09 GMT

A growing number of states are requiring schools to screen students for dyslexia, but advocates say that's just the first step.

Young Children Were Massively Overlooked for Special Education. How Will Schools Respond?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:01:14 GMT

Forty percent fewer preschoolers received special education services during the pandemic. Schools deal with the fallout.

Projects Aim to End Waits for Autism Diagnoses, Reduce Anxiety for Students

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:35:13 GMT

The feds are targeting $14 million in research grants to help students with disabilities regain ground lost to the pandemic.

Too Few or Too Many? Preventing Over- or Under-Identification for Special Education Services

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:28:21 GMT

Explore ways to confidently make special education entitlement decisions.

Hearing, Vision ... Autism? Proposal Would Add Screening to School-Entry Requirements

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:22:33 GMT

Nebraska legislators consider a first-in-the-nation mandate to assess all children for autism before the start of school.

Using the Power of Language to Serve Students and Families

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:36 GMT

Marifer Sager has made language translation services in the Portland, Ore., district more accessible, timely, and relevant.

The Pandemic Made It Harder to Spot Students With Disabilities. Now Schools Must Catch Up

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:17:05 GMT

After more than a year of disruption for all students, the pressure's on to find those in need of special education and provide services.

Does Special Education Work for Students With Learning Disabilities?

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:00:33 GMT

The answer is yes, especially for students who enter special education before middle school, find the authors of a recent report.

In Flint, Schools Overwhelmed by Special Ed. Needs in Aftermath of Lead Crisis

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:21:49 GMT

The Flint, Mich. schools are straining to meet the special education needs of children exposed to lead from Michigan's Flint River.

Are Black and Hispanic Students Identified for Special Education Too Often or Not Enough? Maybe It's Both

Tue, 28 May 2019 20:47:00 GMT

A new study of Florida students suggests that minority underidentification and overidentification in special education is connected to the racial makeup of a student's school.

Who Gets Special Education Services? It Depends on Where You Live, GAO Report Finds

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:45:00 GMT

States identify students with disabilities at varying rates because because of different state and district policies, says a report from the Government Accountability Office, a federal watchdog agency.

Special Education Is Broken

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:24:33 GMT

Forty years after students with disabilities were legally guaranteed an education, many still don’t receive what they deserve.

Race, Not Disability Status, Linked to Increased Suspension Rates

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:19:00 GMT

The research team that has examined minority identification for special education has turned its attention to a new subject: suspension rates.