Online learning in higher education offers a variety of options to meet the needs of students. Asynchronous online learning, in particular, provides flexibility, yet frequently falls short in terms of opportunity for encouraging connections between students when compared to traditional face-to-face educational experiences. Studies have determined…

Paraprofessionals serve a critically significant role on educational teams, yet often receive the least amount of training among educational professionals. This article details an online paraprofessional learning series created by a team of special education faculty. The professional development series draws on a disability studies in education…

Sociocultural theories based on the work of Vygotsky have been increasingly influential in educational sciences. Developmental education (DE) is a pedagogical approach based on Vygotskian theory that has inspired primary schools in the Netherlands to change the learning environment innovatively in a comprehensive way. In this article, we focus on…