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Individualized Learning, Special Education, Special Populations, Teacher Tips, Technology

May 04, 2016

Five Trending Issues in Special Education

Given the constantly evolving landscape of special education, there needs to be ongoing conversation on the topic between a broad range of experts, educators, parents, and students. With the hope of inspiring some of this important conversation, we've compiled a list of five trending issues in special education that have been top of mind at Edmentum.

Winnie O'Leary

May 02, 2016

[Educator Appreciation] Win an iPad mini™!

May 1st through May 7th is National Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to recognize the hard work educators put in throughout the year by giving away two iPad mini tablets!

Sarah Cornelius

May 02, 2016

Calling All Outstanding Edmentum Educators! Announcing Our Educator of the Year Award

We're excited to announce our first annual Educator of the Year Award to recognize the many inspiring efforts of educators using Edmentum solutions! Submit your nomination today!

Shannon LaBree

Apr 26, 2016

Infusing Rigor into Any (Yes, Any) Lesson

Rigorous lessons incorporate challenging, higher-order thinking tasks that push students to expand their abilities.

Scott Sterling

Apr 22, 2016

[Adult Education] Four Strategies for Effective Professional Development

Regular, relevant, and collaborative opportunities for PD help adult education instructors master strategies to identify and address the specific challenges of adult learners and tailor their instruction to a widely varying range of skills and life experiences.

Sarah Cornelius

Apr 20, 2016

Four Inspiring TED Talks for Educators

TED Talks are one great way for teachers to take in a thought-provoking perspective and get a little jolt of inspiration. Here are four of our favorites full of creative strategies and meaningful insights!

Sarah Cornelius

Apr 18, 2016

5 Traits of Successful Blended Learning Teachers

Blended learning models are becoming more and more common, but it can be hard for teachers to find the info they need to prepare for this shift. We've put together this list of five traits of successful blended learning teachers to help you build your practice.

Jasmine Auger

Apr 14, 2016

Breaking Down a Teacher’s Day: How Edtech Can Help Teachers Maximize Their Time

We've been taking a close look at how many hours teachers put in and what those hours are dedicated to. Now, let's consider how technology can support teachers to help them make the most of their working hours.