A Better Chance School / California Autism Foundation's mission is to provide people with autism and other developmental disabilities the best possible opportunities for lifetime support, training and assistance in helping them reach their highest potential for independence, productivity and fulfillment.

California Autism Foundation

Special Education

United States of America

Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings. It’s important for would-be special education teachers to be fully committed to their work as this is not a career that lends itself to a half-hearted effort. If you have the right attitude and are willing to put in the work, you are well on your way to working in this demanding but gratifying career. Special education is tailored to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The services and supports one child receives may be very different from what another child receives. It’s all about individualization. What’s important is giving kids the resources they need to make progress in school.

Irvine

California

Education is a booming market for startups right now. Technology has been transforming the educational world for the past few years. Every year, new companies bring innovative products to the table -- from online certification platforms to websites that offer interactive learning apps. High demand for online education in the U.S. is expected to propel the growth of the education market in the country. Education is on the cusp of some very profound changes. K-12 is in the midst of a technology revolution. True personalized learning, served up in a competency model with interactive features and virtual reality formats are offering our students learning opportunities that were unheard of five years ago.

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