Special Education Software: Market Research Report

February 2018 | 134 pages | ID: SA5861A9F79EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Special Education Software in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 52 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Crick Software Ltd.
• Excent Corporation
• Kurzweil Education
• Merit Software
• MindPlay, Inc.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Special Education: Addressing Learning Needs of Special Needs Children
Advancing EdTech Market to Benefit Special Needs Education Sector

Table 1. Worldwide Educational Technology (EdTech) Market in $ Billion for the Years 2016, 2018 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Education Software – A Critical Component of EdTech Market

Table 2. Global Education Software Market in $ Million for the Years 2015 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Special Education Software: Facilitating Learning among Special Needs Students

2. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES

Assistive Educational Technology Comes to the Aid of Students with Disabilities
Types of Assistive Technology by Domain – A Snapshot
Laptops, Computers, Mobiles and Computerized Devices: Major Forms of Assistive Technology
Staff Training: An Important Element in Assistive Technology
Despite Enthusiasm, Assistive Technology Not a Panacea
Assistive Software: Customized Software Products for Special Education Needs
AT Software Applications Focus on New Methods for Dyslexic Students
Information and Communication Technology: Enabling Assistive Technology
Different Communication Channels Providing Freedom of Choice to Differently-Abled Individuals
Costly Assistive Technology Offers Growth Opportunity for ICT
More Efforts Needed to Realize Full Potential of ICT
BYOD Trend in Special Education to Fuel Growth in Special Education Software Market
Tablets-based Apps Aid Learning among Special Need Students
Select Apps and Accessibility Features Available on iPad for Special Needs Children
Smartphones – Growing Potential in Enhancing Learning Experience for Special Needs Students
Recession-led Budgetary Cuts Force Special Education Instructors to Seek Out-of-box Funding Solutions
Using Technology to Make Special Education Future Ready
Huge Potential Exists for Special Education Market
Growing Relevance of AR for Special Needs Education
Innovative Products for Visually Impaired and Blind Students
Select Products Available in Market for Visually Impaired and Blind Students
Absence of Formal Technology Training Hampering Special Education Teachers

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Tobii Dynavox Unveils Indi All-In-One Speech Tablet
Crick Software Introduces ‘Clicker Apps’ for Chromebook Users
Crick Software Unveils Clicker
Tobii Dynavox Unveils Software Version of Accessible Literacy Learning Reading Program
Crick Software Unveils New AAC App for iPad
Tobii Dynavox Introduces New Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ Speech Generating Devices

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

JumpStart Invests in Monarch Teaching Technologies
Frontline Technologies Buys eSPED. com
Frontline Technologies Buys Centris Group
TES Global Invests in EduKey
Attainment Company Inks Agreement with Slater Software
Frontline Buys Excent
PowerSchool Acquires TIENET
Private Investors Pump in US$3 Million in TeachMate365 in Series A Funding

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Crick Software Ltd. (UK)
Excent Corporation (USA)
Kurzweil Education (USA)
Merit Software (USA)
MindPlay, Inc. (USA)
Monarch Teaching Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Oasys LLC (USA)
Tobii Dynavox (Sweden)
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Widgit Software Ltd (UK)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 3. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Education Software by Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Historic Review for Special Education Software by Geographic Region - US, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World 14-Year Perspective for Special Education Software by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Expanding Population of Special Education Students Augurs Well for Special Ed Software Market

Table 6. Children and Youth Population Receiving Special Education Services in the US (2014-15): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Children & Youth Availing Special Education by Type of Disability (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Children & Youth Covered Under Special Education Services as % of Total Public School Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Common Core Standards Ensuring Alignment of Goals and Assessments for Special Education Services
Standards-based IEP
Instructional Accommodations or Support
Teaching & Support Staff
Multi-Tiered System of Support Significantly Impacting Differently-abled Students
Renewed Focus on Needs of Differently-abled English Language Learners
Charter Schools Crowding Out Public Schools
Various States Mulling Legislations on Private School Vouchers to Increase Differently-Abled Students Intake
Government Grants Helping Firms to Plug Gaps in Special Ed Market
Snapshot of Commercially Viable Products Developed by SBIR Grant Companies in Special Education Domain
Specialized Programs Being Prepared for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Legislations Providing Succor for Children with Disabilities
Major Special Education Laws in the US
Notables Benefits of Legislations
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 8. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Education Software Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. US Historic Review for Special Education Software Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Education Software Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. European Historic Review for Special Education Software Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis

Table 12. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Education Software Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: Rest of World Historic Review for Special Education Software Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-21IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 52 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 55)
The United States (38)
Europe (13)
  The United Kingdom (11)
  Rest of Europe (2)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (4)