AI in Special Education

AI in special education

As a special education teacher, I am increasingly interested in how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support inclusive, accessible, and differentiated instruction. Despite its potential to enhance multiple means of representation, automate supports, and personalize learning, I began by conducting interviews with special and general educators to uncover their needs, worries, and aspirations about AI. Their voices shaped the PD content and structure, ensuring its authenticity and relevance. I began by conducting interviews with special and general educators to uncover their needs, worries, and aspirations about AI. Their voices shaped the PD content and structure, ensuring its authenticity and relevance. The project emphasized shared learning—as teachers explored AI tools together, they provided real-time insights and suggestions that improved the training.

To address this gap, I led a school-wide initiative to introduce AI in a thoughtful, collaborative, and ethical way. 

My project included:

•A step-by-step implementation plan tailored for special education settings

•A pilot study to gather teacher feedback and adapt the approach

•Ongoing review supported by staff input

•A professional development (PD) module designed to build AI literacy and confidence