Learning through the Lens of COVID-19: How a Global Pandemic Has Harmed Students in the Special Education System
Learning Through the Lens of COVID-19: How a Global Pandemic has Harmed Students in the Special Education System The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a disruption in many aspects of living. From wearing masks and physical distancing to limiting social gatherings, we’ve seen a multitude of changes over the last nine months. While at times I’ve struggled with being cooped up indoors and not being able to socialize with the people I care about, one of the most challenging aspects of this pandemic has been witnessing how it affected the kids I work with. All of the children on my caseload receive special education services through their school, though the actual provision of accommodations and specialized instruction has waxed and waned as schools alternate between in-person and online instruction. Some goals can’t be worked on over Zoom, and other goals can’t be addressed in person due to the increased risk of contracting COVID-19. I’ve seen the detriment that quarantine has caused for these ...
