Education Policy, Business and Technology

The Promising Future of Virtual spEd

Education Next: In my role as a special education advocate working primarily in Miami-Dade – the fourth largest public school district in the country – I’ve participated in hundreds of school meetings. Naturally as an advocate, I meet lots of dissatisfied parents, but I also see very unhappy teachers and administrators who are equally frustrated with a special education system laden with laws and red tape that often doesn’t result in even adequate educational achievement. One bright light in Miami is an emphasis on high quality online education options for struggling learners which they can access at home and in school. Virtual ed – especially hybrid models where kids get the benefit of socialization by spending part of their time in brick and mortar schools – represents the future for millions of learners, including those with special needs.

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