Jennifer Herseim

Offering ‘flexible instruction’ instead of snow days? Don’t forget about IDEA compliance.

Schools in Pennsylvania now have the option to use "flexible instructional days" in place of snow days. Here are key considerations for schools to implement these programs in compliance with the IDEA and Section 504.

Collect ample data when team considers shifting approach to assistive technology but parent disagrees

New developments in assistive technology may make some services in a student's IEP unnecessary, but changes need to be implemented carefully.

Are students’ assistive technology devices ready for the new school year?

Not having assistive technology ready for students who need it can delay learning and cause frustration for parents and teachers.

Florida ED school safety portal goes live

The Florida Schools Safety Portal, which went live Aug. 1, gives Florida school threat assessment teams wider access to data to evaluate school safety threats.

How virtual reality is changing the game of teacher training

The technology is being used as a teacher training and development tool for everything from classroom management to identifying students at risk of suicide.

Learn how digital tools can help with communication logs

Here are tips and tools for streamlining the task of summarizing, documenting and sharing daily activities.

Report: Accessibility and inclusivity must be considered at every stage of the technology process

For students with disabilities, edtech can provide opportunities or barriers, so inclusivity should be considered throughout implementation.

Inclusive classrooms: How to get co-teachers on the same (digital) page for planning

By sharing lesson plans digitally, co-teachers can improve planning and ensure that students with disabilities receive the adaptations they need for success.

Don’t just hit send! 5 rules to follow for digital communication

Technology can make it easier to communicate with parents and others about special education matters, but the convenience of digital communication can also lead to embarrassment and liability.

What technology can tell us about students’ cognitive skills, and why that matters

Digital assessments can measure students' strengths and needs in cognitive functioning, and help educators design interventions tailored to students' cognitive profiles.

3 ways to ‘zhoosh up’ online learning with UDL

Practitioners at the UDL-IRN Summit last month shared ways to add “zhoosh,” or excitement, to blended and online learning with universal design for learning's three principles.

States require cameras in special ed classrooms

Following Texas and Georgia, West Virginia is the latest state to pass legislation pertaining to the use of cameras in special education classrooms.

Prepare for virtual assistants in special education

The benefits of virtual assistants for individuals with disabilities have many special educators eyeing these tools for their potential use in the classroom.

1:1 device initiative enables access for students with disabilities

Ranking high on Kevin Schwartz's list of most memorable moments from his career as Austin (Texas) ISD's technology officer for learning and systems is...

FETC Voices in Technology: The Qualities of Modern CIO

When it comes to the qualities of a modern CIO, communicating and empathizing with staff during periods of change is as important as knowing the technology.