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How AI Tools Halved This District’s IEP Prep Time
The article reports that AI tools cut one district's individualized education program (IEP) preparation time in half.
Why it matters: Families involved in IEP planning may find this relevant when asking how technology is used to prepare their child's documents.
edweek.org · 3 days ago
- Special Needs Education
Why some parents are choosing to homeschool their kids with disabilities
The article examines why some parents choose homeschooling for children with disabilities, while noting federally guaranteed services and protections in public education.
apnews.com · 4 days ago
- Special Needs Education
Meeting students’ needs
The article reviews disability categories listed by the Texas Education Agency under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It also discusses how dyslexia can affect reading, writing and speaking.
southtexasnews.com · 3 days ago
- Special Needs Education
Special ed diaries: Teachers tell NPR about their most joyous, most difficult moments
Special-education teachers share rewarding and difficult experiences working with students with diverse disabilities. The snippet also explains that IEPs help families hold schools accountable.
npr.org · 5 days ago
- Special Needs Education
How Wilson County Schools abandoned special needs student | Opinion
This opinion article criticizes Wilson County Schools' treatment of a student with disabilities. It describes families' struggles to obtain IEP services, timely evaluations and requested data.
tennessean.com · 13 hours ago
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