Special Education Research
Education news, analysis, and opinion about research focused on special education and gifted education
See also: Special Education, Special Education Policy, Special Education Law, Special Ed. Identification, Special Education Monitoring
School & District Management
Could Autism Be an Evolutionary Response?
Futurist Juan Enriquez's theory on continuing human evolution has sparked debate over the causes and potential of autism, attention and perception disorders.
School & District Management
New Research Projects Explore Ways to Improve Special Education
One will explore school readiness for children with fetal alcohol disorders. Another will use math-tutoring software for students with visual impairments.
School & District Management
Budget Cut for National Center on Special Education Research May Stick
It appears that a large budget cut to the National Center for Special Education Research made earlier this year won't be restored this week while Congress stitches together a 2012 budget.
Special Education
New Chief Named to Run Special Education Research Center
A former special education teacher with years of experience at the university level will take over as head of the National Center for Special Education Research.
School & District Management
Deborah Speece Tapped to Lead IES' Special Ed. Research
After a more than two-year search, the Institute of Education Sciences has finally named Deborah L. Speece as commissioner of the National Center for Special Education Research.
Special Education
Studies Point to New Way to Identify ADHD
A pair of studies of the brain activity and hand movements of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may point to more accurate ways to measure the cause and severity of their problems.
Reading & Literacy
Brain Imaging Could Help Target Dyslexia Interventions
A new study of brain images of dyslexic students shows differences in students who are better able to compensate for their disability. The research holds promise for better targeted screening and interventions in the future.
School & District Management
First Longitudinal Study of Deaf Children to Dissect Reading
Galludet University researchers have launched the first large-scale longitudinal study of young deaf children learning to read.
School & District Management
Brainstorming Research Priorities in Special Education
What questions do you think researchers should be asking about teaching students with disabilities?
Special Education
IES Seeks Bidders for New Research and Training Projects
The U.S. Department of Education's main research agency is seeking proposals for R&D centers, research, and training projects.
Special Education
Congressional Researchers Weigh In on Special Education Case Law
Many of you may already be familiar with the Government Accountability Office, the congressional "watchdog" agency that recently released a report on restraints and seclusion.
Special Education
Blog
On Special Education
This blog explored the opportunities and obstacles of serving students with special needs, including children with disabilities, gifted students, and those who are homeless or incarcerated.
School & District Management
Revised IDEA Shifts Control of Special Education Research
A shift in responsibility for special education research within the Department of Education has some advocates concerned that the needs of children with disabilities may get lost in the shuffle.
School & District Management
Federal Grants to Eight Universities Seed Special Education Research
Eight universities around the country will establish centers to study ways of improving the education of students with special needs, thanks to $8.7 million in recent grants from the Department of Education.