Navigating School-Based Special Education Services: A Self-Paced Virtual Learning Module.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to school failure, as they are more likely than their peers to experience school dropout and academic struggles. Early identification of learning difficulties and access to special education services are critical to the success of children with disabilities. However, few pediatricians feel competent in screening for risks of school failure and/or assisting families with navigating the special education system. Due to restricted duty hours and limited scheduled didactic time during residency, flexible training options are needed to fill this educational gap and address this systems-based practice competency.

Methods

We developed a 30-minute self-paced virtual learning module aimed at educating pediatric resid

SUBMITTER: Ihyembe D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7908379 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature