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Navigating the field of special education can be challenging for educators, parents and students alike. Special education professionals, like graduates of Lamar University’s online Master

Educational diagnosticians play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape by shouldering many responsibilities. These professionals are adept at examining students’ learning abilities, identifying

In championing the educational journey of students with special needs, educators must not only acknowledge but actively embrace the diverse spectrum of cognitive capabilities and

In education today, the number of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is on the rise. In the classroom, you might have children who have

Teaching students with disabilities means not only shepherding them through daily life and coursework at school but also preparing them for the future as they

The most effective way to address any issue is to treat the root cause, not the symptoms. This idea applies to planning for special education

  All educators are aware of the potential for learning disabilities and differences in students, but the ability to correctly identify and diagnose those traits

Helping students reach their potential and succeed drew Dr. Michelle Botos to a career as an educational diagnostician. She took that drive to another level

  With the right strategies and techniques, special needs teachers can make the learning process fun and engaging while respecting the individual needs of students

  Many educators understand the special needs of gifted students and differently abled students. However, a surprising percentage of students fall into both categories: those

  Life is never stagnant — we are all transitioning at one time or another. For the special needs child, however, “transition” has a very

  Autism spectrum disorder, recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), is a developmental condition affecting communication, behavior, sensory processing, and

  Teachers and administrators in special education are increasingly discussing inclusive classrooms. Federal legislation mandates that schools integrate special needs students with general education students

  Creative Thinking for Big Issues There are some issues facing schools and students that go beyond the classroom. Although the phrase “digital divide” has

Michele Riddle answered the call before she heard the ring. After Riddle spent her entire career as an English teacher, she enrolled in the Lamar

Leigh Ann Eckols didn’t enroll in the Master of Education in Special Education online program at Lamar University to land a job. In fact, it

The increased popularity of technology in schools has created an influx of tools and resources that come at lower cost to schools and campuses. Using

  Challenges With ADHD Students ADHD students who exhibit the condition’s typical symptoms may find the traditional classroom daunting. Their teachers require them to sit

  What Will Support Development? Education is slowly making the transition to a paperless system that relies on the cloud for everything. Whether it is

Social media applications can be a valuable resource to students. From real-time research to creating presentations to share with the world, social media offers a

Students in modern classrooms might have access to many resources at school, but once they step off the buses to their homes, they may be

When teaching special education students, teachers commonly modify their lesson plans to accommodate students’ specific needs. In recent years, “flipped learning” has become a familiar

Learn to Successfully Teach Autistic Children Autistic students have unique educational needs because they may have deficiencies in their behavior, communication and social skills. Teachers

Technology in the classroom offers many benefits for students with disabilities; special needs teachers can now engage their students more comprehensively than ever before due

Earning a master’s degree in education with a focus in special education is a proven way to make a difference in the special education world.

Today’s students are growing up in a 21st-century global society that forces them to know highly sophisticated media and be familiar with multiple computer environments.

As more and more students are diagnosed with autism, it is essential for teachers to understand evidence-based practices in autism and use that knowledge to

Advancing your career in education isn’t always the easiest path. To get a job beyond the classroom, you normally have to get a master’s degree.

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 68 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Odds are

In current global society, technology and education have become synonymous with each other. Today’s students are learning at a faster pace than ever before, and