special education

Special Education teacher Jessica Sperry gives us an education on what it's like teaching special needs students...during a pandemic!

College can seem like it's not an option for many students with intellectual disabilities. Advocates say they also simply don't have many higher-education…

It’s only peaceful at bedtime and the day is “chaos.” She acts out because she’s lonely and “would like to start a new life and go somewhere else” but…

Today felt like the first day of school, even though Hinckley-Big Rock is eight months into the school year. That’s according to Jessica Sonntag, the…

In special ed, teachers usually work with fewer students, and the relationships they build -- not only with kids but also their parents -- can become very…

More and more Illinois school districts are offering in-person options as COVID-19 positivity rates continue to drop. 70% of students are now in a hybrid…

Illinois schools are using distance and e-learning until students can return to the classroom. Parents and educators are trying to meet the challenge of…

Illinois is struggling to attract and hire new teachers. A new program hopes to borrow a few tricks from the medical field to address the issue.State…

Imagine an object that could help some students improve their attendance. Other students will learn leadership skills. Still others will discover how to…

Illinois is in the process of bolstering requirements for teacher evaluations. The changes come amid a national discussion about separating guidelines for…