2025 Silicon Valley State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check
- REEL Admin
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
The 2025 Silicon Valley State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check provides a clear view into how Silicon Valley educators understand and support neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) students, spotlighting successes, identifying gaps, and outlining what’s needed next. Download your copy to explore the current landscape and see how REEL can help drive change.
2025 Silicon Valley State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check
"Many times they are very focused on their passions and know who they are...many times better than students who are not living with neurodivergence. We can be open to giving them a safe space to shine."
- Site-Based Administrator
Every classroom has neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) students, who have remarkable strengths and complex learning needs. Yet, most educators lack the tools, language, or resources they need to fully support them.
Why this report matters
The 2025 State of Neurodiversity: Educator Pulse Check offers an inside look at how Silicon Valley educators understand and support neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) students—highlighting what’s working, where gaps remain, and what’s needed next. Drawing on insights from educators across San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, this report reveals:
The growing acceptance of neurodiversity—and why it matters.
The 2e awareness gap—90% of educators report that they work with 2e learners, but only 21% feel confident identifying them.
The correlation between knowledge and support—why access to resources and professional development strongly correlates with educator confidence and “know-how”
The neurodiversity professional development educators want most in 2025 — and what formats are preferred
The importance of collaboration—how students, families, and colleagues can be engaged as allies in learning.
You’ll discover where progress is being made, where urgent gaps remain, and how educators can work together to close them.
