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    Building lesson plans to help students with autism thrive

    Best practices include direct and multisensory instruction, role-play and behavior modeling, and being mindful of overstimulating situations.

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    Spelling instruction can boost reading, writing skills

    A Georgia State researcher found that spelling-focused interventions improved overall literacy skills, including for students with dyslexia.

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    How K-12 leaders can tackle the ‘digital use divide’

    States and districts need to create sustainable professional development for teachers to effectively integrate technology in instruction, a SETDA report said.

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    Heightened AI use in special education brings elevated risks

    Nearly 60% of special education teachers reported using AI to develop an IEP or Section 504 plan during the 2024-25 school year, a CDT report finds.