The Future of Special Ed Isn’t Just in the Classroom

The most promising models for effective special education are in part on the web. Experts say students with special needs require instruction that’s individualized in pacing, methodology, presentation, and curriculum, and they benefit from the dynamic interface and immediate feedback of online learning platforms. Hybrid learning models, combining classroom and digital experiences, are creating promising collaborations among teachers, psychologists, therapists and parents to deliver better, more responsive special education.