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9 Academic Support Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms
November 21, 2025
What are some practical academic support strategies you can use to meet the needs of all learners? Adapted from The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition,…
10 Ways to Record Early Childhood Observation Data
November 20, 2025
In early childhood education settings, high-quality assessment and instruction depends on effective observation. As Lee Ann Jung and Gayle Mindes point out in the new edition of Assessment of Young…
10 Tips for Creating a Positive Learning Environment for Students with Dyslexia
November 18, 2025
When you’re teaching students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, creating a positive and supportive learning environment is essential. Adapted from the Brookes book Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, OWL LD, and Dyscalculia,…
6 Education Priorities for 2026: Teacher Tips & Resources
November 11, 2025
No matter what happens in 2026, one thing is still clear: Students will always need educators to support their academic success and help them build the social skills everyone needs…
3 Ways to Help Students Practice Gratitude
November 3, 2025
While stress, anxiety, and uncertainty can sometimes make it hard to focus on what we’re thankful for, teaching students ways to actively practice gratitude is one small way to build…
10 Ways to Support Executive Function Skills
October 21, 2025
Executive function skills, including flexibility, organization, planning, and working memory, play a key role in your students’ success in the classroom and beyond. In this infographic—adapted from some great, practical…
The Power of Engagement to Support Learner Agency: Guiding Questions for IEP Teams
October 16, 2025
Today we’re presenting the second of our two-part blog series on the updated UDL guidelines and how they support the important work of IEP teams. Our guest writers are back:…
12 Academic Supports to Help All Students Succeed
October 9, 2025
If you’re reading the Brookes blog, you’re probably here for practical tips on helping all students—with and without disabilities—have a successful school year. Adapted from eight of our popular books,…
The “New” UDL Guidelines: Insights & Strategies for IEP Teams
October 7, 2025
Today we’re excited to welcome two special guests to the Brookes blog: Robin Cunconan-Lahr, an attorney and founder of Innovating for Justice LLC, and Barb Gentille Green, owner of Inclusivity…
11 Tips for Great Sensory Learning Activities
October 2, 2025
Sensory activities provide a perfect opportunity for young children to learn important social, motor, problem-solving, and early STEM skills. Try the 11 strategies in this article to help make sensory…