Week in Review - December 8, 2023
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NASET's WEEK IN REVIEW
December 8, 2023 | Vol 19 Issue #49
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Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW. Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download, as well as some of the most interesting articles that have happened this week in the field of special education. We hope you enjoy this publication.
Feel free to send us articles for this publication or let us know your thoughts about the WEEK in REVIEW at news@naset.org.
Have a great weekend!
WHATS NEW AT NASET
NASET’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Series
The Use of Technology that Supports Students with ASD
By
Patricia Sandoval
This issue of NASET’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Series was written by Patricia Sandoval. The use of technology to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has gained significant attention in recent years. Innovative methods to improve social interaction, communication, and learning abilities for people with ASD may be found in technology tools, which span from virtual reality apps to smartphone applications. Technology can also create an organized and visually stimulating learning environment, which is advantageous for individuals with ASD. While the usefulness of electronic tools varies according to each student’s individual requirements and traits, there is emerging evidence that technology may play a critical role in aiding their educational and developmental journey. Researchers and educators are constantly investigating how technology might be used to provide more inclusive and individualized learning experiences for students with ASD.
Top Stories of the Week
‘Renewed Urgency’ Needed for Early Education Inclusion
HHS Proposes Rule Aiming to Boost Head Start Workforce
Texans with Special Needs Waiting on Improved Services after Education Bill Fails
New Jersey Boots Basic Skills Exam Requirement for Teacher Candidates
Brain Cell Identity Altered by Autism-Linked Gene
The Strengths and Struggles of Being Autistic Parents
Long-Term Exposure to ADHD Meds Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK
This week's trivia question:
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According to the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), students who are not proficient in this specific cognitive process/academic area are four times more likely to drop out of high school, face lower lifetime earnings, and have higher rates of unemployment. The U.S. Department of Education reports that approximately 32 million adults in the United States are unable to do this (and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that 50 percent of U.S. adults are unable to do this at an eighth-grade level). What is the cognitive process/academic area?
If you know the answer to this week's trivia questions, email it to us at contactus@naset.org by December 12th, 2023. If you are correct, you will be acknowledged in next week's NASET's Week in Review
AI Could Transform Education for Students with Dyslexia
Sony’s PlayStation Access Controller Offers a New Social Lifeline for Gamers with Disabilities
ADD vs ADHD: What are the Differences?
Selma Blair Calls ‘Sub-Minimum Wage for People with Disabilities’ ‘Out of Touch and Wrong’
The Barriers to an Adult Diagnosis of Autism
New Research Suggests Babies Start Learning Language Before Birth
Miniature Therapy Horses Help Children with Disabilities at Private Movie Screening
Latest Job Listings on NASET
* Early Education Special Educator - Seeking applicants for determination of pilot program for pre-verbal/nonverbal children with cortical visual impairment outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher - Ready to join a team of exceptional certified educators at Paterson Public Schools – the fourth largest school district in New Jersey. We are looking for teachers who are experts in their content area, are committed to improving student achievement, and will bring enthusiasm to the classroom. To be considered for an interview, please apply! To learn more- Click here
* Autism Resource Specialist-BCBA - The Autism Resource Specialist-BCBA (ARS-BCBA) provides a comprehensive, sustained, and intensive approach to improving school-based personnel ability to effect measurable educational progress by students with autism or a related developmental disability. This position coordinates and develops three primary activities: performing consultations with school personnel, providing professional development for school personnel, and by creating and providing resources and expertise to school personnel. To learn more- Click here
* High School Special Education Math Teacher - Special Education Teachers work with students with learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities by providing specially designed instruction aligned with individualized education plans and 504s. Working alongside general classroom teachers and in coordination with related service providers, Special Education Teachers serve as case managers, assess and monitor students' progress, design and update IEPs, and collaborate with parents and other school staff to track students' progress. To learn more- Click here
* High School Special Education Math Teacher - Working alongside general classroom teachers and in coordination with related service providers, Special Education Teachers serve as case managers, assess and monitor students' progress, design and update IEPs, and collaborate with parents and other school staff to track students' progress. To learn more- Click here
* High School Special Education Math Teacher - Special Education Teachers work with students with learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities by providing specially designed instruction aligned with individualized education plans and 504s. Working alongside general classroom teachers and in coordination with related service providers, Special Education Teachers serve as case managers, assess and monitor students' progress, design and update IEPs, and collaborate with parents and other school staff to track students' progress. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher - We are seeking a Special Education teacher for Thresholds High School! Thresholds High School is an Illinois State Board of Education certified Therapeutic Day School for students ages 16 to 21 years old with ongoing serious mental health needs. The Thresholds High School provides a distinct combination of flexibility and support in order to help students achieve both their high school diploma and their transition goals. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teachers - Successful candidate must be able to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an environment that prepares students for lives as informed and engaged citizens in a global society. To learn more- Click here
* Special Education Teacher - Propel Schools - Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County consisting of 13 schools and approximately 4,000 scholars. Our mission is to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities. Each of our schools provide a rigorous academic environment and small class sizes where educators focus on providing each scholar with support and individualized attention. To learn more- Click here
One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.
Shannon L. Alder
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