Special education

Change in Leadership at AFB’s Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness as Longtime Editor in Chief Sandra Lewis Steps Down, Robert Wall Emerson of Western Michigan University to Fill the Role

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal’s research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal’s research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024.
  • Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Lewis graciously accepted the role of editor-in-chief of JVIB in 2015.
  • In 2004, he moved to Western Michigan University, where he currently works as a professor in the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies.
  • Taken together with his vast areas of expertise, Dr. Wall Emerson is the natural choice to succeed Dr. Lewis as editor in chief of the journal.

DotCom Therapy is now Huddle Up

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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DENVER, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DotCom Therapy is now Huddle Up and excited about the opportunity to continue to bring families, educators, providers, and school leaders together to enhance the growth, development, and mental health of children and adolescents. Supported by a new round of Series C funding led by Kayne Anderson Growth Capital, with continued participation from existing investors New Capital Partners, LRV Health, HealthX Ventures and OSF Ventures. The Series C funding will further support rapid expansion into K-12 schools and beyond.

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  • DotCom Therapy Rebrands as Huddle Up and Completes Series C Fundraise, led by Kayne Anderson Growth Capital
    DENVER, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DotCom Therapy is now Huddle Up and excited about the opportunity to continue to bring families, educators, providers, and school leaders together to enhance the growth, development, and mental health of children and adolescents.
  • DotCom Therapy Rebrands as Huddle Up and Completes Series C Fundraise, led by Kayne Anderson Growth Capital
    "We believe Huddle Up is uniquely positioned to go beyond traditional means of supporting the growth, development, and mental health needs of children through an innovative, technology enabled care model that improves access, clinical collaboration, and outcomes," said Robert Shilton, Managing Director at Kayne Anderson Growth Capital who spearheaded the Huddle Up investment.
  • In contrast, Huddle Up transforms the entire special education experience to support new levels of engagement, compliance, and satisfaction.
  • The Huddle Up brand reinforces our commitment to creating lasting change in the lives of young individuals and their communities."

New Children’s Book Stirs the Imagination With Adventures for Every Letter

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Author and retired Special Education Teacher John C. Akin delivers a whimsical tale with unique characters while helping kids learn phonetics and letter recognition.

Key Points: 
  • Author and retired Special Education Teacher John C. Akin delivers a whimsical tale with unique characters while helping kids learn phonetics and letter recognition.
  • Written for inquisitive children aged 4-7, The Alliterative Alphabet Book takes kids on a new adventure for every letter of the alphabet.
  • From funny fruits to dancing animals, kids discover the magic of every letter as they turn the pages and embark on new adventures with new friends.
  • The Alliterative Alphabet Book is perfect for young readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of the alphabet.

The New England Center for Children Announces International Expansion for Autism Services in Middle East

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The New England Center for Children ® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, continues to deepen its international footprint with the opening of a new clinic in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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  • The New England Center for Children ® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, continues to deepen its international footprint with the opening of a new clinic in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • The newly opened NECC Clinic-Abu Dhabi provides session-based, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and speech and language services to clients in both English and Arabic.
  • For teens and young adults, the clinic provides vocational training and job opportunities with partnering employers in Masdar City.
  • “NECC is well positioned in the Middle East to serve the increasing demand for autism education and services,” said NECC CEO Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA.

Charlesbank Capital Partners Acquires EverDriven Technologies From Palladium Equity Partners

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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DENVER, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverDriven Technologies (the “Company”), an alternative student transportation platform, announced today that it has been acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”), a middle-market private investment firm with offices in Boston and New York.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverDriven Technologies (the “Company”), an alternative student transportation platform, announced today that it has been acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”), a middle-market private investment firm with offices in Boston and New York.
  • The Company had been owned by affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners, LLC (“Palladium”).
  • EverDriven is a leader in alternative student transportation for school districts, using technology and logistics expertise to solve special transportation needs for children.
  • EverDriven partners with nearly 700 school districts across 29 states, helping families safely get their loved ones to and from school.

CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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DULUTH, Ga., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students.

Key Points: 
  • The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students.
  • DULUTH, Ga., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years.
  • The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers high-quality assessment and instructional resources to special education teachers and students.
  • CASE has recognized Classworks as a tool that "successfully addresses the inherent challenges of special education," since 2010.

K-12 Game-based Learning Market size to grow by USD 16.50 billion from 2022 to 2027, the market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Alphabet Inc., Banzai Labs Inc. and BrainQuake Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The K-12 game-based learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

Key Points: 
  • The K-12 game-based learning market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    Alphabet Inc. - The company offers K-12 game-based learning solutions such as Google Classroom.
  • Banzai Labs Inc. - The company offers K-12 game-based learning solutions such as Banzai Classroom.
  • The K-12 Game-based Learning Market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by advancements in Virtual Learning Environments, Edutainment, and Learning Analytics.

KENTUCKY SPECIAL PARENT INVOLVEMENT NETWORK OFFERING FREE 'BRIDGE THE GAP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION' VIRTUAL SEMINARS

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two free seminars to provide in-depth training for professionals and parents of children with disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two free seminars to provide in-depth training for professionals and parents of children with disabilities.
  • The seminars will be presented via Zoom, on Jan. 11 and Jan. 27, 2024, from 9am-5pm (EST).
  • The seminars are part of a statewide series, sponsored in part by WellCare of Kentucky , a whole-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , (NYSE: CNC).
  • "WellCare is pleased to be able to sponsor these trainings that support families in Kentucky."

IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math's effectiveness in boosting student achievement. The evaluation of IXL Math's impact meets the required rigor of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 and What Works Clearinghouse standards for evidence-based interventions.

Key Points: 
  • The evaluation of IXL Math's impact meets the required rigor of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 and What Works Clearinghouse standards for evidence-based interventions.
  • The Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) at Johns Hopkins University conducted an independent, randomized control trial in Spring 2023 at Holland Public Schools in Michigan.
  • The research revealed the following key findings:
    Students in IXL classrooms surpassed their control group peers: IXL Math students significantly outperformed the control group by an average of 10 points on the Star Math assessment.
  • A positive correlation between usage and achievement: IXL Math usage was significantly correlated with student performance on the Star Math and M-STEP assessments.

National Center for Learning Disabilities Announces 2023 Annual Benefit Luncheon

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Additionally, the afternoon will feature two important conversations exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on individuals with learning disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the afternoon will feature two important conversations exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on individuals with learning disabilities.
  • The first conversation will delve into the advantages and disadvantages of AI for individuals with learning disabilities.
  • We will examine whether using programs like Chat GPT helps create a level playing field for individuals with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or if this technology introduces additional challenges.
  • Our panelists will also share insights into key considerations when utilizing AI for educational, professional and leisure purposes.