About this episode

This episode explores how artificial intelligence is transforming special education for millions of students in the U.S.

AI isn't just transforming boardrooms and tech hubs — it's showing up in IEP meetings, speech therapy sessions, and adaptive learning platforms for the 7.5 million students who receive special education services in the U.S. In this episode of AI in 5, Tour Guide JR D. unpacks how artificial intelligence is reshaping special education: from AI-assisted IEP drafting (now used by 57% of licensed special education teachers) to breakthrough assistive technologies that allow students with limited m...

People in this episode

Host: JR D.

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• special education
• IEP meetings
• adaptive learning
• assistive technology

Keywords

• AI
• special education
• IEP
• assistive technology
• adaptive learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S.

Products: AI-assisted IEP drafting, assistive technologies

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