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Supporting Students in Special Education Through COVID-19

How can students with special needs get the services they require during school building closures?
Published: August 12, 2020

How have school closures impacted the delivery of special education services to students across the U.S.? What questions should families and educators be asking to prepare for the coming school year? Which districts have had success in serving their special education population remotely? Find answers to these questions and more in this resource guide from NEA and WETA's Reading Rockets program, which covers these topics:

  • Learning and attention issues
  • Autism
  • Assistive technology
  • Tips for families
  • Distance learning in special education
NEA provides guidance and resources for returning to classrooms safely, and with an emphasis on racial and social justice.

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