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STEM & Instructional Technology in Special Education Classrooms

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Teen student on laptop with teacherThe IU13 STEM and Instructional Technology Services Team provides direct instruction and training in STEM and Instructional Technology (IT) to our IU13 special education professionals and students. This team was founded in 2017 to provide customized STEM and Instructional Technology services through workshops, coaching sessions, and hands-on direct instruction for students and teachers.

As educators themselves, the members of the IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services (ECSES) STEM & IT Services Team help students in IU13 special education programs be prepared for the future. We need a new generation of innovators in the STEM field and believe that all students can be innovators. Our goal is to show them how.

STEM is an educational approach that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to guide student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The goal is to encourage students to take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. STEM is also known as the Problem-Solving Design Process, a process in which students ask/research a problem, imagine/plan solutions, create an idea, test/improve, and, of course, share what they have learned.

Integrating Technology and STEM into Special Education Classrooms

Teacher with two young studentsIU13 strives to support learners in its special education programs with technology opportunities similar to those of their peers in the general education classroom. These efforts include:

  • Designing 1-1, in-person, and virtual professional development for IU13 education staff.
  • Providing STEM Classes for IU13 center-based, and school-based DHH and MDS special education classes.
  • Providing ongoing meaningful updates, tutorials, and opportunities to IU13 educators.
  • Capturing, celebrating, and sharing student achievements on social media.
  • Seeking grant funding to support new instructional technology tools.

Learn more!

View/Download our STEM and Instructional Technology Services brochure for more details and contact information. 

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