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Individuals who work in special education programs seem to have a passion for helping others and in creating environments that foster that desire. To that end, this list of the top 10 most influential special education professors represents just a handful of people with doctoral degrees who teach special education. They all currently strive to improve the quality of life for gifted and disabled people through their research and efforts. Their spheres of influence may be local, regional or national, but — in all cases — they exhibit a drive and joy in their research focuses and in their abilities to lead and teach others to do the same. [click to continue…]

Throughout the history of special education, over 4.5 million children were denied adequate schooling. But, over the years, many people — often disabled themselves — focused on education for people with disabilities. Some of these individuals broke barriers by fighting for their own educational experiences. The following list of 20 famous contributors to the special education field contains just a handful of all the individuals who have contributed to this effort. The following list is in chronological order, from the 16th century to current news. [click to continue…]

If you are involved in special education and you enjoy incorporating social networking tools, then this list of 50 special ed teachers and experts on Twitter may be worth your while. We sorted the list into teachers, advocates and groups and tools, all geared toward education, support and special needs kids. The lists are in no particular order, but each Twitterer has from over 100 to over thousands of followers. [click to continue…]

With over two million new special education teaching careers expected this year, you might think about seeking a career in this field. What is involved in this career track, and what can you expect as far as the training you’ll need, the earnings you’ll make and other related occupations that might capture your interest? These points and more are covered here, in our ultimate guide to the special education teacher career. [click to continue…]

Being a special education teacher is one of the most challenging and rewarding things you can do in life. You have the opportunity to help those with special needs, making an impact in their lives. On top of that, you have a chance to let them into your life, allowing them to impact your own life. [click to continue…]