The government must call together a task force of educators, families and researchers to work toward better solutions for inclusive education as education for all.
Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most.
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A study pertaining to more than 1.4 million kindergarteners across Canada finds the occurrence of health disorders higher as the socio-economic status of a neighbourhood decreases.
Racialized immigrant parents in a study had to find ways to navigate the education system as newcomers, while also addressing intended and unintended effects of special education programs for their children.
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A study of newcomer Latin American and Black Caribbean parents in Ontario schools found many parents felt excluded from processes surrounding assessments for their child’s learning needs.
In a research study on the accessibility of French immersion, one parent was told she faced a three-year wait to access reading supports for her child.
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Parents in a study about the accessibility of French immersion programs discussed inadequate support for learning to read and feeling pressured to pay for expensive tutors.
Students with ADHD who get a daily report card had 4.5 fewer rule violations per 30-minute class than those without one, one study found.
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Traditional report cards sent home every few months are fine for most students. But for kids with behavioral issues, a daily report card can be a better option.
Initially, inclusion in schools meant bringing students with disabilities, who had previously been educated in segregated institutions, into mainstream school. A classroom seen in Vancouver, B.C., April 2023.
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Research about how New Brunswick education has envisioned inclusion since the 1980s offers lessons in rethinking how to realize schools that celebrate all students’ strengths.
In-person school resumed earlier in Boston for special education students than for those without special needs.
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The US Department of Education says special education students who missed out on services during the pandemic are likely eligible for additional help to make up for what was lost.
Police suggested the 5-year-old boy was a ‘beast’ who needed to be put in a ‘crate.’
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A lawsuit against police and school officials for how they responded to the kindergartner has been settled, but deeper systemic issues remain.
Learning support teachers such as Sabrina Werley are common, but schools’ services can vary widely.
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Four decades after the first Supreme Court ruling on the rights of students with disabilities, Congress has not made clear exactly what it expects of school districts.
Children with ADHD struggle academically.
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Students with disabilities do better when they remain in general education classes, but systemic bias often leads them to be placed in separate classrooms, a special education researcher writes.
Many students with disabilities struggled when forced to learn virtually from home during the pandemic.
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Many students with disabilities got few or no services during the pandemic, and aren’t now receiving the support they need to regain their lost ground and continue to learn
Parents say there has been a lack of academic and social learning opportunities for children during the pandemic.
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The pandemic and shifts to virtual learning have set many children back academically. The setbacks can be particularly challenging for children with disabilities, but recovery is possible.
Parents who have busy schedules may not feel as though they can make a valuable contribution to their child’s individual education plan.
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Individual education plans (IEPs) should be created by a team of professionals in collaboration with parents. If a child’s IEP is inaccurate, their learning needs won’t be met.
Some children with autism have learned to express themselves emotionally through music.
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Particularly after the devastation of COVID-19, evidence is mounting for the economic argument of reinvesting in high-quality early childhood education.
The White House is threatening to cut funds to school districts that don’t resume daily in-person instruction.
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US cities and states are responsible for the vast majority of K-12 funding.
Parents are missing in-person supports for children. Here, MaShel West holds her son Lucas’ hands while talking with his certified behaviour analyst at their home in Layton, Utah, March 5, 2020.
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Connecting with school staff, community groups, family and friends may look different right now for families of children with disabilities, but some benefits remain.
Children on the autism spectrum find it difficult to learn independently and manage their time. Parents can use these 5 strategies to help their child learn from home during the COVID-19 shutdown.