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    Special Education Teachers: Everything You Need to Know

    By Matthew Lynch
    November 9, 2021
    Special education teachers are professional instructors that help students who have disabilities learn despite the adverse effects of their disability. These disabilities could be ...
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    IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    September 1, 2021
    Are you looking for IEP apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out ...
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    ISP (Individual Service Plan) Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    September 1, 2021
    Are you looking for ISP apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out ...
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    Dyspraxia Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    August 28, 2021
    Are you looking for apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students who have Dyspraxia? If so, we have you covered. ...
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    Dysnomia Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    August 27, 2021
    Are you looking for apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students who have Dysnomia? If so, we have you covered. ...
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    Special Education Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    August 23, 2021
    Are you looking for special education apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check ...
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    Speech Difficulties Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    August 22, 2021
    Are you looking for apps, tools, and resources that you can use to help students with speech difficulties? If so, we have you covered. ...
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    Apraxia Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    August 17, 2021
    Are you looking apraxia for apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out ...
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    Aphasia Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    August 16, 2021
    Are you looking for aphasia apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out ...
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    Asperger’s Syndrome Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love /Autism Spectrum Disorder Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

    By Matthew Lynch
    August 12, 2021
    Are you looking for apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students who have Asperger’s syndrome? If so, we have you ...
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That reorganization, though, and the underlying effort, will have much to do with reviving the American education system, and reviving a national love of learning.  The Edvocate plans to be one of key architects of this revival, as it continues to advocate for education reform, equity, and innovation.

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