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ICYMI: Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020
December 23, 2020
It’s (finally) almost time to bid 2020 farewell—and judging from the comments we’ve seen on social media, we’re all pretty eager to say goodbye to this year. While some educators…

12 Ways Paraprofessionals Can Teach Independence Skills
December 8, 2020
“As a paraprofessional, one of your most important roles is preparing students to become more independent and begin planning and making choices about their futures.” That’s a quote from the…

8 Things Families Can Do to Prepare Students with Disabilities for College Success
December 1, 2020
Postsecondary education can be a powerful and meaningful experience for young adults—and as more and more colleges and universities establish inclusive programs, more students with intellectual disability are deciding to…

“A Small Investment with Tremendous Dividends”: Jennifer Mahdavi on the Power of Progress Monitoring
November 10, 2020
In a uniquely challenging year that has forced education into new locations and configurations, it’s more important than ever to collect data, make data-based instructional decisions, and monitor student progress…

GUEST POST: UDL and Self-Regulation During Distance Learning
October 21, 2020
As another month of a difficult school year draws to a close, you might be feeling what many other teachers across the country are feeling: Stressed. Frustrated. Overwhelmed. Full of…

GUEST POST: 23 Virtual Learning Adaptations for Inclusive Educators
September 8, 2020
As teachers navigate the first weeks of a difficult new school year, many are grappling with a critical question: how to ensure equitable access to the curriculum for students with…

14 Strategies for Connecting with Families this Year
August 26, 2020
Whether your school is reopening this fall for in-person-learning, returning to distance learning, or opting for a hybrid solution, keeping families in the loop and connecting with them will be…

Notice the Need, Meet the Need: A Q&A with Jen Alexander on Trauma-Sensitive Back-to-School Plans
July 28, 2020
As the new school year approaches, we’ve been reading stories and comments on social media from educators across the country. To say the least, teachers are struggling with mixed feelings—fear…

AUTHOR Q&A: Why Every Reopening School Should Embrace Mediation
July 21, 2020
*Before we get to today's post, a bit of business: the lucky winners of last week's UDL book giveaway are... Jessica Muniz Michelle Sewyck Leigh Rohde Congratulations! We will be…

3 Essential Principles for Dyscalculia Intervention
June 29, 2020
Most teachers have developed strategies and instructional techniques for supporting their students with dyslexia—but when schools are open again, how can educators reach and teach students who have dyscalculia? A…