The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced school districts across the nation to rethink delivery of special education services. With the pandemic forcing extended school closures, administrators and teachers alike are having to grapple with how to deliver educational services to our students with disabilities. We are perfectly aware of what federal law mandates, but that does not make the delivery of services any easier. There are a number of reasons as to why, but, the bottom line for all of us is that we are charting new unexplored territories, and it is going to take some time! But we are working diligently to make this happen for our students and their families.

Here is what SES have done so far…

• Created a Special Ed Speaks Facebook Group. The purpose of the group is to share, share, share. Resources, lessons, videos, ideas, etc. Do you have questions, concerns, need help, etc., this is the place to get answers. To join, go to facebook.com/groups/specialedspeaks/

 

• Some resources have already been posted to the group page. More are to come.

 

Here is what SES will continue to do…

• Blog on strategies for parents to continue their student’s education at home.

 

• Continue to provide resources, lessons, and will see if we can’t get a few videos uploaded.

 

• Keep you updated on the latest in the news.

We are in different times today. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever see schools shut down for an unspecified amount of time. But it is here, and we have to deal! So, let’s deal together!!!