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who is currently an assistant principal in Georgia. She recently
shared her story with us about the integration of technology
in special education (see the sidebar, “Technology in the High
School Special Education Setting”). Valerie recognizes that
students in special education classrooms are often overlooked,
so her refreshing perspective is one we hope you will benefit from
hearing.

Figure 2.1 Compare the Fortune 500 list of Most Valued Skills in
1970 and today. (Image credit: Juarez & Goyette, 2018.)

Educator Voices

Technology in the High School
Special Education Setting
by Valerie Lewis, Assistant Principal

Learning in and of itself is difficult—not to mention when
you are a student diagnosed with learning deficits or more
simply, in need of some supports and accommodations.
According to the National Assessment of Educational
Progress 12th grade report, 5% of students with disabilities
scored at Proficient or beyond in 2011 (Figure 2.2). This

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Excerpted from Chapter 2, “How Might Teachers Respond to the Challenges?”

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