Remote Learning Continues, But Students With Disabilities Still Falling Behind

Experts, teachers and caregivers contend students in special education stand to lose the most as remote learning continues given their differing needs and varying levels of family support. Read More ;

Special-ed teacher shares insights from remote learning

Taylor Elise, a special-education teacher in North Carolina, talks about her experiences setting up a virtual classroom and developing recorded video lessons. She spotlights difficulties of working with students who are nonverbal online without physical interaction and trying to create lessons for a range of abilities.  Full Story: Vox

US could redefine rules for online education

The US Department of Education is considering how to define a requirement that online coursework include "regular and substantive" interaction between teachers and students. Those arguing for a change say the current definition -- set in 1992 -- does not reflect today's technology, while others say easing the standards could make online education too automated.   Inside Higher Ed

Schools test Online Learning for Students with Disabilities

Blended and online learning hold potential for students with disabilities, says Sean Smith, a professor of special education and a principal investigator for the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities. This article explores how some schools are using online learning in special education, and features products aimed at meeting students' unique needs. Education Week (tiered subscription model) (4/1)  http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/04/01/online-course-taking-evolving-into-viable-option-for.html