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6 Questions with Joan Sedita, Author of The Writing Rope
November 14, 2024
Strong writing skills are an essential component of student literacy achievement. Today we’re excited to feature a Q&A on writing instruction with Joan Sedita, author of the instant bestseller The Writing Rope. She’s…
10 Effective Ways to Teach Young Children about Emotions
November 12, 2024
It’s never too early to set the stage for healthy emotional development! If you work with or care for infants and toddlers, you play a major part in preparing them…
7 Principles for Teaching Alphabet Knowledge
November 7, 2024
*Today’s post has been adapted from the chapter “Alphabet Knowledge” by Kay A. Allen and Graham F. Neuhaus, in Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, Fourth Edition, edited by Judith…
11 Great Quotes about Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
November 5, 2024
UDL enthusiasts, this post is for you! We love sharing tips and insights from Brookes authors on how to create a universally designed learning environment that meets the needs of…
6 Must-Have Resources for Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum
October 31, 2024
Like all learners, students on the autism spectrum have a wide range of strengths, challenges, and support needs. To help you promote the academic and behavioral success of autistic learners,…
Two Essentials for Preparing Effective Comprehension Instruction
October 29, 2024
*Today’s post has been adapted from The Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy Hennessy. Comprehension instruction potentially requires a great deal of preparation before you deliver it to your students. If…
Supporting Students on the Path to Disability Pride
October 28, 2024
*Updated 10/28/24 How can you best support students with non-visible disabilities---such as speech/language disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders---on their path to disability pride and empowerment? That's what we'll discuss…
7 Questions to Ask Families During an IFSP/IEP Planning Meeting
October 24, 2024
Developmental screening and assessment are critical steps toward recognizing children’s strengths and needs and helping them make progress—and families should be actively involved in the whole process. If the results…
Preparing for a Culturally Responsive Home Visit: 10 Things to Do
October 22, 2024
As a home visitor, how can you be more culturally responsive when working with families whose cultural and linguistic backgrounds differ from your own? Today’s post provides some tips for…
16 Low-Cost Ways to Facilitate Reading Skills for Learners with Support Needs
October 17, 2024
When students have disabilities or other support needs, how can their teachers best facilitate reading skills? Here are some helpful, low-cost ideas for literacy supports and adaptations, from the book Effective…