Learning Ecosystems

Special Education and the Common Core — from goalbookapp.wordpress.com

Excerpt:

The three strategic initiatives below are the most fundamental initial steps to fulfill the promise of this new change:

1. Special Educators Trained in Common Core Standards and Curriculum
2. Standards Aligned IEPs
3. General Educators Trained in Universal Design for Learning

Also see:

• Goalbook Nabs $915K From NewSchools & More To Help Teachers Transform Special Education — from techcrunch.com by Rip Empson
  Excerpt:
  With the new infusion of capital, the startup plans to develop a “Goal Bank,” or a repository of individual goals (aligned with Common Core State Standards) that will include assessments, instructional resources and videos, that is designed specifically for special education teachers.