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Navigating AI in IEP Development: A Framework for Ethical Practice

Research suggests GenAI can be a powerful support when used strategically. Studies by Rakap (2024) and Waterfield et al. (2025) found that educators using ChatGPT with proper guidance produced IEP goals of the same or higher quality while spending less time drafting. Some platforms even claim to reduce paperwork time by up to 90% (eSchool News Staff, 2025).

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Being a Non-Tech Person in a Tech-Driven World

Artificial intelligence is becoming a regular presence in higher education, yet for many doctoral students, it can feel more intimidating than empowering.
For doctoral students navigating a technology-rich academic environment, effective AI use is less about technical skill and more about clarity, purpose, and critical thinking.

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Preparing Faculty for the Digital Era: Exploring the ISTE Faculty Standards

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), in collaboration with Old Dominion University, has introduced the ISTE Faculty Standards for Digital Teaching and Learning Competencies (2025)—a framework that helps higher education faculty intentionally use technology across instruction, research, and service. The standards reflect the rapid evolution of academic work and outline what it means to be an effective digital educator in today’s institutions

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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Support Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)

Students with EBD often face challenges in emotional regulation, maintaining attention, and social interactions. These are factors that influence both academic and behavioral outcomes. Teachers are turning to innovative tools to address these needs, and artificial intelligence (AI) offers one of the most promising pathways. AI can assist with early identification of emotional changes, individualized feedback, and real-time behavioral support.

CIDDL Office Hours: Smarter Data Analytics with AI

During this CIDDL Office Hours session, Cheryl Lemke, President and CEO of the Metiri Group, a consulting firm dedicated to advancing effective uses of technology in education, walked participants through a practical, seven-step workflow for using generative AI to analyze open-ended student and educator responses. The session highlighted how AI can streamline thematic analysis, accelerate reporting, and support evidence-based decision-making, while still relying on human judgment to ensure accuracy and fairness.

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Artificial Intelligence and Executive Functioning: Enhancing Attention, Self-Regulation, and Planning in the Classroom

Executive functioning (EF) refers to the set of cognitive and emotional processes that allow learners to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and regulate behavior (Diamond, 2013). These skills are essential for achieving academic goals and developing independence. Many students, particularly those with disabilities or emotional and behavioral needs, struggle with EF skills such as working memory, planning, and inhibition. These challenges can make it difficult to maintain focus, organize tasks, and control impulses, hindering learning and engagement.

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The Future of Accessible Classrooms: How AI Is Opening Doors in Special Education

AI is not replacing teachers, nor is it a quick fix for all challenges in special education. But it is changing what is possible. Classrooms of the near future may be places where students no longer wait for accommodations—they experience access in real time. Whether through adaptive texts, live translations, or personalized tutoring systems, AI is giving educators new tools to create classrooms where every student can engage meaningfully.

WWDC25 Unveiled: Apple’s New Design, AI, and Accessibility for Classrooms

This June at WWDC25, Apple unveiled its next-generation software cycle of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26, all wrapped in a unified “Liquid Glass” design of translucent panels, rounded corners, and fluid animations intended to simplify interactions and direct focus to content. Alongside this visual overhaul, Apple emphasized privacy-preserving and on-device intelligence, all with a commitment to a seamless ecosystem that balances cutting-edge features with user control.

CIDDList: 5 Free AI-Powered Tools to Transform Your Teaching

Summer’s either already here or right around the corner for most educators, which means it’s a perfect time to explore new ways to streamline your prep, spark student engagement, and breathe fresh life into your lessons! Whether you’re winding down the school year or gearing up for next fall, these five websites help you work smarter, not harder (note: some sites offer limited free use before requiring a subscription). You don’t need to be a tech wizard, just click through, enter a prompt or two, and watch them do the heavy lifting. Here’s your CIDDList of essential digital toolkits, each broken down into simple steps so you can get started right away.

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How Apple and Synchron Are Making Neural Control an Accessible Reality

Apple is developing an open standard for brain‑computer interfaces that will enable users to control iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro VR headset using only their neural signals. By partnering with Synchron, whose Stentrode implant reads neural signals from the motor cortex, Apple aims to empower people with severe mobility impairments to interact with their devices without lifting a finger.

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