Author Archives: Jennifer Leese

Dr. Jennifer Leese currently serves as a leader in the Central York School District in York, PA as a supervisor of special education. Dr. Leese supervises thirty-seven special education teachers in grades K-12, psychologists, speech language clinicians and occupation and physical therapists and is responsible for reviewing paperwork and assuring IEP compliance for over six hundred students. Additionally, Dr. Leese serves as the internal coach for the district’s autistic support program. Dr. Leese is an independent educational consultant and coach through the Bureau of Educational Research (BER). She has been a pioneer with educational technology and presents nationally on topics such as using technology to increase student engagement and achievement in students with special needs. Jennifer has also presented at national and local math conferences including the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). In 2008, Jennifer was a Panther Foundation Grant Recipient for Implementing iPods in the Classroom. Dr. Leese instructs the popular course "iPads in Education" for Eduspire.

iPads in Special Education vs. Regular Education

iPads in Special Education vs. Regular Education

   Is There a Difference? I have traveled across the nation sharing ideas on how to use the iPad to strengthen learning for students with special needs. Undoubtedly, participants always ask, “What apps do you suggest to teach reading (or math)?” This generally…

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