Coronavirus Impact On Special Education

The coronavirus pandemic has presented many new challenges for educators, families and students... many of those challenges are amplifed when a child has special needs.

Special education director for hunstivlle schools dr. elizabeth long joins us now to talk more about the issue... thank you so much for being with us tonight.

How many students who have special needs are currently in the huntsville school system?

What are some of the amplified challenges parents of children who have special needs have faced during the coronavirus pandemic?

What unique challenges do educators who work with special needs students face during this time?

How will the school district meet the needs of these students this school year amid the pandemic?

What are some of the challenges with remote learning for students and families?

Tell us more about the learning program for special needs students for the start of the school year?

What resources are available to families who need support right now?

Any other information that would be important for us to know?

Special education director for hunstivlle schools dr. elizabeth long, thank you so much for your time tonight.

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