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Supporting Autistic Learners: The Role of Memory in Social Learning and Social Communication
May 2, 2023
How can you help support learners on the autism spectrum as they develop critical social skills and authentic, positive connections with others? That’s what today’s post is about. Adapted from…

Addressing Student Behavior Challenges: Solutions to 6 Common Mistakes
April 11, 2023
Classroom behavior challenges are one of the most pressing issues you’ll face as an educator. What are the keys to resolving these challenges, and how can you avoid the pitfalls…

3 Important Lessons that Picture Books Can Teach All Students About Resilience
March 9, 2023
Today’s guest post is by Carolee Dean, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT, author of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Though Storytelling Mental health is a growing concern for all…

Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for ALL Learners: 4 Big Questions Answered
February 21, 2023
All children can learn literacy skills, but teachers often have questions about how to teach and include students with more intensive support needs or significant disabilities. Excerpted and lightly adapted…

Overcoming “Yeah, But…”: How to Reframe Barriers to Employment for Students with Disabilities
November 22, 2022
If your job involves supporting a smooth transition to adulthood for students with disabilities, you may find yourself facing potential roadblocks as you explore employment opportunities for the young people…

NEW EXCERPT! A Short Story Every Inclusive Educator Should Read
November 15, 2022
As you navigate the challenges of meeting the needs of diverse learners in an inclusive classroom, here’s a great story to keep with you for inspiration. Today, Dr. Howard Shane…

7 Guidelines for Using Student IEPs to Teach Self-Determination
June 21, 2022
As students with disabilities approach adult life beyond high school, they’ll need critical self-determination skills to identify their dreams and goals and advocate for the future they want. Student IEPs…

How Service Learning Promotes Inclusion for Students with Significant Disabilities
May 10, 2022
A Career Development Checklist for Students with Disabilities
May 3, 2022