As of this writing, several promising coronavirus vaccines are on the horizon. But none will take the rest of the 2020-21 academic year “back to normal.”The vaccines’ efficacy in children…

As schools around the country have reopened (and, in some places, have closed again) protecting the physical health of students, teachers, and staff has been a top priority. But wearing…

Investigating and Evaluating Students’ Special Needs What does a school psychologist do on a daily basis? Working with students is high on the list: watching, talking and testing them to…

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, summer 2020 was like no other. But one aspect of summer remained the same for many students receiving special education: Extended School Year (ESY) services.…

EI Today Supports Tomorrow’s Students with Special Educational Needs The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) turns 45 this year. When signed into law on November 29, 1975, it was…

Making Pediatric Teletherapy Work for Your Program Telehealth services in general, and teletherapy in particular, have become widely accepted during the COVID-19 pandemic. News outlets and anecdotal evidence say this…

Are Your Therapy Staffing Resources Ready for More Remote Schooling? In much of the U.S., this school year is starting the same way the last one ended—at home. In states…

How to Support a Child With Autism in the Classroom Today’s emphasis on inclusive special education means nearly 40% of students on the autism spectrum spend at least 80% of…