"American public schools educate more than seven million students with disabilities, who need access to specialized therapy services. But many public schools struggle to provide such services due to staffing shortages and limited resources. According to 2024 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 55% of public schools cited insufficient mental health staff as a factor preventing schools from providing effective mental health services to students."
"Teletherapy in special education refers to the use of digital technologies to deliver therapy services to students with disabilities. Instead of meeting with students in person, therapists use video conferencing platforms, online apps, text messaging, email, and other digital communication tools to virtually connect with students and provide support. Teletherapy in special education takes four key forms: Occupational therapy (OT) Physical therapy Speech-language therapy (SLP) Mental health and behavioral therapy"
More than seven million U.S. students receive special education services and many schools cannot meet their therapy needs because of staffing shortages and limited resources. NCES 2024 data shows 55% of public schools cited insufficient mental health staff as a barrier to providing effective mental health services. Teletherapy uses digital technologies—video conferencing, apps, text, and email—to deliver occupational, physical, speech-language, and mental health/behavioral therapy. Teletherapy connects students with licensed professionals who can deliver targeted treatment and supports improved academic, behavioral, social, and emotional outcomes for diverse learners.
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