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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
TeachTown's enCORE Named "Special Education Solution of the Year" in 7th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program
WOBURN, Mass., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, announces today that enCORE has been recognized as the "Special Education Solution of the Year" in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market. TeachTown's enCORE is a K-12 standards-first, adapted core curriculum that provides students with moderate to severe disabilities access to the general education curriculum. enCORE uses adapted grade-aligned content, high-quality, differentiated literature and integrated technology. The comprehensive curriculum offers a blended learning approach to meet the wide array of learning and behavioral needs in a classroom through hands-on, teacher-led instruction and technology-facilitated lessons. "With enCORE, instruction is tailored to individual student goals and learning objectives. Academics and behaviors improve because learning is 'just right' for each student," said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. "With enCORE, schools now have the opportunity to give their students with moderate to severe disabilities equitable and inclusive access to the general education curriculum." The mission of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of educational technology categories, including Student Engagement, School Administration, Adaptive Learning, STEM Education, Remote Learning, Career Preparation and many more. This year's program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world. "enCORE was developed by clinical and education experts to deliver flexible, personalized learning that supports every student's success," said Richard Becker, CEO of TeachTown. "We're honored to receive the 'Special Education Solution of the Year' award from EdTech Breakthrough, and we remain committed to making a meaningful impact for students with moderate to severe disabilities and the educators who serve them." About TeachTown TeachTown, backed by L Squared Capital Partners, is focused on providing software and solutions for students with disabilities, including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Media ContactMegan Gilsonmgilson@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TeachTown Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trillium Health and Attend Behavior to offer autism support training
GREENVILLE, N.C. – The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS), in collaboration with Trillium Health Resources, has partnered with Attend Behavior to expand family support for Autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. This will bring immediate access to family guidance and parent training for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). This partnership also represents the effort to address the shortage of direct support from professionals in North Carolina while making sure children and their caregivers receive high-quality intervention. Trillium currently serves 38,502 children across the state who are diagnosed with behavioral health conditions, Autism, and/or I/DD. 'Services like Attend's virtual family guidance are critical to improving access to care across North Carolina,' Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Trillium, Cindy Ehlers said. 'We know families often face long wait times for diagnosis and treatment. Attend meets families where they are, providing practical tools, therapeutic guidance, and a pathway to hope and progress. We're excited to expand this support to families across our network.' Attend Behavior will offer eligible families: A library of guided caregiver lessons and tools rooted in best practices from Applied Behavior Analysis and other behavioral science frameworks. Support from trained support specialists. Real-time progress tracking, check-ins, and coaching to support consistent learning and skill development at home. A private online community of caregivers facing similar challenges. Attend makes sure that families will start receiving support immediately—whether they are waiting for a diagnosis, formal services, or navigating day-to-day behavioral challenges. 'At Attend Behavior, we believe that empowering caregivers is the most powerful way to create meaningful, lasting change for children with behavioral challenges. We are proud to partner with Trillium and DMHDDSUS to bring accessible, evidence-based support directly into homes—transforming waiting time into learning time, and uncertainty into action,' Chief Product Officer, Attend Behavior, Alan Fullbright said. Those who are interested in using the Attend platform for their child can complete the form here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spectrum of Solutions, EZ Rider partner for driver training
Mar. 11—MIDLAND — Spectrum of Solutions is partnering with EZ Rider to provide training for drivers who assist riders with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This training program is designed to provide EZ Rider staff with the skills and knowledge to better support these riders by addressing key topics like IDD behaviors and how not all IDD looks the same. Since 1987, March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and Spectrum of Solutions is committed to raising awareness through training programs that promote education and advocacy. By partnering with EZ Rider, they can help ensure that individuals with IDD have equal opportunities to thrive and lead meaningful lives, a news release said. As part of this initiative, Spectrum of Solutions will deliver expert-led training sessions to EZ Rider's drivers at the following location and dates: — Location: EZ Rider, 10308 Younger Road, Midland, TX 79706 — March 12: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. (45 minutes each) — March 13: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. (45 minutes each) — March 14: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. (45 minutes each) The goal is to ensure that all staff are equipped to handle sensitive situations with care, compassion, and professionalism while safeguarding the well-being of riders. This partnership represents a crucial step forward in enhancing the quality of services for individuals with IDD, promoting inclusion and understanding, and ensuring a safe environment for everyone involved, the release said.
