Mon, June 03, 2024
The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades, with parents more readily seeking additional support and more students being diagnosed with conditions, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder.
In the wake of the pandemic, though, districts struggle to hire and—more importantly—keep their special education teachers, who are often beleaguered by stressful working conditions and a lack of resources.
Mon, June 03, 2024
Parent involvement is required by federal special education law in determining the services a student with special needs receives. But too few educators are equipped to work effectively with families, whether it’s navigating the intricacies of special education services or more generally inviting parents to be partners in their kids’ education.
