The Special Educator’s Guide to Distance Education

Adapting Your Instruction for the Virtual Classroom

Authors: Belva C. Collins Ed.D., Jennifer Grisham Ed.D. Volume Editor: Fred Spooner Ph.D.

Distance education services are an effective way to meet the needs of students with disabilities. This guide covers distance learning from Grades PreK through 12, providing foundational knowledge on the principles and recommended practices of virtual learning.

LEARN HOW TO:

• adapt your curriculum and instruction for virtual learning
• select and use technology to support learners and families
• make skillful adaptations for students with physical, sensory, and communication challenges
• teach both reading and STEM skills at a distance
• respond to challenging behavior and mental health needs in a virtual environment
• collect student data and monitor IEP objectives
• meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students
• plan smooth student transitions at a distance

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Reinforce and enhance your learning with chapter objectives, case studies, reflection questions, and lists of helpful tools, apps, and resources to explore.

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Required reading for both pre- and in-service special education teachers, clarifying what effective and engaging distance education looks like from preschool through high school.