Why the nation's 50 million children are at risk for academic decline
school shutdown will retain only 70 percent of their annual reading gains compared to a typical year. Deteriorating performance in math is even more dramatic. These losses can be attributed in part to missing many days of school at the onset of the pandemic when most schools were unprepared to move to online learning platforms.
with teachers for children with special needs. However, this can be dependent on the construction of the learning program, the qualities and characteristics of the content, and the involvement of parents and teachers in indirect supervision and direction.
Many states and school districts recognize the shortcomings of our current distance learning during the coronavirus quarantine, including children’s ability to maintain their focus and attention to online learning materials. Many school systems are already in discussion about how they can provide special education students with ongoing education during the summer, with some recognizing the need to provide up-to-date technology in the home for students with ADHD and LD.
It's all too easy to criticize school districts and states for not being prepared for the coronavirus pandemic. In defense of schools, they have enough concerns while educating students in a traditional fashion. Adding new demands on them to create an effective online school program in the span of a few weeks has been tasking, and applying these emergency programs to kids with learning issues poses an even greater ask.Have more online instructors available.
The use of special education teachers, teaching assistants, or even high school students as supplemental instructors may be necessary. This type of intervention can keep kids more engaged and provide them with ongoing feedback.In the rush to get materials online, teachers have done their best to make classes happen for their students. Now, they are encouraged to find ways to add to their instructional strategies online. Many creative teachers are already doing this.
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