5 Tips for Successful Lesson Planning

How’s your school year going so far? If you’re a new teacher, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of the classroom—maybe you’re struggling… Read More

6 Free Webinars for Inclusive Educators

This blog is brought to you by Brookes Publishing, a trusted publisher of books and other resources on education, disability,… Read More

Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools: A video Q&A with author Jen Alexander

Here in the United States, at least one in four children experiences trauma severe enough to negatively affect their school success.* That’s why Brookes,… Read More

When Grownups are Bullies: 3 Things to Do to Confront and Reduce Bullying Behavior by School Staff

Each October, we provide you with some practical tips and strategies for National Bullying Prevention Month—a nationwide campaign founded more than a decade ago by … Read More

8 Things Parents Can Do This Fall to Boost Their Child’s Development

Fall is finally here! It’s a busy season for many families, but the last few months before winter sets in are packed with lots of… Read More

Using Person-Centered Planning to Prepare Students for Employment

Person-centered planning, as defined by the PACER Center, is “an ongoing problem-solving process used to help people with disabilities plan for their… Read More

15 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prevent Classroom Behavior Challenges

Interventions are important when students engage in challenging behaviors—but build a strong foundation of preventative strategies, and you’ll probably find that fewer students need… Read More

15 Ways to Boost Early Language & Literacy Skills in Inclusive Classrooms

If you’re an early childhood educator, you know that the preschool and kindergarten years are an exciting time for language development. Kids are absorbing new… Read More

5 Thinking Skills of Effective Teachers

Today’s blog post shines a light on five essential thinking skills that the most effective teachers have. A quick glance at the list will… Read More

8 Tips on Communicating with Young Second-Language Learners

If you’re like most early childhood educators, you’ll be teaching some young children who are second-language learners this year. How can you support… Read More