Assessment of Exceptional Learners: Evaluating Students With Autism and Related Disabilities
Children and youth in the U.S. with disabilities have been offered educational services mandated by federal law since about 1976. At that time, autism was
Children and youth in the U.S. with disabilities have been offered educational services mandated by federal law since about 1976. At that time, autism was
As AI technologies rapidly evolve, people across all industries seem to be racing to find ways to optimize work processes with AI. Education is one
School superintendents play a pivotal role in the success of school districts. They are responsible for many tasks, including maintaining communication with the school board,
Transitioning to adult life is a significant milestone for exceptional learners, and special education teachers play a crucial role in supporting them through this process.
Community health centers are vital in promoting accessible and equitable healthcare for all. With the focus of many public health initiatives shifting toward health equity,
Those who teach for a living remember the first time they stepped into a classroom to teach. However, as daunting as the experience may have

When teacher Amanda Sliva began looking at master’s programs in education, she hoped to help her students improve their digital literacy and technology skills. She
Inclusive education has become an integral part of our society, emphasizing the importance of accommodating classroom structure and strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
For some educators, recent student essays have suddenly become really good — scary good. However, the level of writing, use of advanced terms, clear composition
Social justice education is a complex concept that requires careful planning and consideration before implementation. According to Learning for Justice, social justice education “works against
Public schools do not function in a vacuum. Education leaders from pre-K through high school have known this for some time. They have made advancements
Formative assessments are essential to literacy education in all such settings and contexts. By studying and applying formative assessment practices, reading specialists, English as a
Mention year-round school and you are likely to get groans from kids and teachers or jokes from parents about being happy to save money on
Regardless of their position, educational leaders must understand the structure of an effective school organizational culture and the communities their work impacts. Those in leadership
Digital learning and teaching tools unlock many possibilities for the classroom. Students can find new ways to engage with learning materials, collaborate with classmates, express
A large part of advocating for a school community’s needs as an education leader is recommending and supporting health services and access to health information
Health screening is valuable for health and human services at all levels. It offers statistical data for preventative opportunities within a community and provides individual
Many teachers find the idea of continuing their education attractive. It is true that obtaining an advanced degree often equates to better jobs, more opportunities
As educators teach the first generation of the 21st century, technology continues to play an integral role in the process of forming, directing and inspiring
America’s schools are growing increasingly diverse. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, most K-12 students enrolled in America no longer identify as white,
When Kayla Sullivan was an undergraduate student, she had plans to become a teacher. She found her true calling with the help of Jerry Renehan,

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in December 2019, Sarah Marmash had no intention of returning to college. Ever. “I got my undergrad and started
Youngstown State University is the premiere track for Ohio educators looking to advance their educations and careers as teacher leaders, with two programs designed specifically
There are many factors to consider when choosing a degree program for your master’s in education. Perhaps the most important is accreditation. Unaccredited or illegitimately

Bobby Marino has been educating students for 31 years, and online teaching was a new adventure for him. As an adjunct professor at Youngstown State
Teacher Leader Model Standards are important tools for educators who want to improve their overall effectiveness and eventually take on leadership roles in their schools

Dr. Timothy Freeman took the road less traveled to become part of the first cohort of the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program

While working as a juvenile probation officer early in his career, a young Jeremy Batchelor saw firsthand the beneficial impact of education on the community

Sometimes even the principal has homework. Such is the case for Lashonda Abdussatar, who is enrolled in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership

The decision to become a teacher represents more of a calling than a career. From an early age, Dr. Holly Schafer knew she wanted to
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