Striving to Make Special Education Less Complicated for Parents

Education Week recently discussed a new study that showed that parents tend to not be involved in establishing an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for their children with special needs. This is surprising since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that parents play an active role in their child’s [special] education [curriculum]. 

Interpreting IDEA and all the acronyms that go along with special education could be a full time job, much less determining how to get the best education for a special needs child. How are parents supposed to know what is best for their child? Assistive Technology is just one part of the special education puzzle.

At Atomic Learning, we have seen firsthand how assistive technology can make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities. How can a parent be fully informed of what assistive technology devices could work best for them? Atomic Learning’s Assistive Technology Collection provides an overview of commonly used devices. Parents may review the variety of devices to help determine which Assistive Technology device is most suitable for their child’s IEP as well as work with their child and the software at home if their school’s subscription provides access.

Special education is as complicated as it is important. We at Atomic Learning hope to make it a little easier to understand for parents, educators, and kids.