Special Education

In 2009, a groundbreaking book called Universal Design for Transition showed educators across the country how to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) to the transition to…

Does your school or program provide a high-quality education for students on the autism spectrum? Are there effective supports in place for learning, development, and participation? You can uncover the…

In her book Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Belva C. Collins describes how special educators can use dynamic, evidence-based systematic instruction strategies to teach core content…

Students with disabilities from historically marginalized backgrounds often experience inequities in education and support services—leading to negative post-school outcomes. In today’s author Q&A, you’ll learn about a book that helps…

*UPDATED with "Take Action" steps on 8/7/23! Here on the Brookes blog, we mostly bring you professional advice, from educator to educator. This week we're doing something a little different.…

Distance education is an effective way to meet the needs of students with disabilities—but how can educators address the challenges of virtual special education? Today’s post, excerpted and adapted from…

Communication between home and school is essential to student success, especially for students with disabilities. In The Special Educator’s Toolkit, Cindy Golden—a special educator, administrator, and psychologist with almost 30…

Although pandemic restrictions and closures have eased, distance education services continue to be an effective way to meet the needs of many learners, including students with disabilities. Today’s post—excerpted and…

As you navigate the challenges of meeting the needs of diverse learners in an inclusive classroom, here’s a great story to keep with you for inspiration. Today, Dr. Howard Shane…

Online learning was a widespread necessity during the pandemic—but even though restrictions and closures have eased, distance education services will continue to be an effective way to meet the needs…