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6 Reasons to Sing & Sign with Young Children
February 2, 2023
Studies have shown that teaching sign language to all young children has a wide range of social and early academic benefits. In her book Sing & Sign for Young Children,…

5 Places to Find Teaching Resources for Black History Month
January 31, 2023
Black History Month begins tomorrow. If you’re looking for some fresh ideas and resources for honoring the contributions and experiences of Black Americans, we’ve compiled a list of valuable online…

4 Barriers (and Solutions!) to Family Participation in IEPs
January 17, 2023
Family participation is an essential part of a successful IEP process, but persistent barriers can often derail family involvement. Today’s post highlights solutions to four of these common barriers. Excerpted…

8 Questions that Support Student Participation and Motivation
December 8, 2022
When a student is inattentive, dysregulated, and regularly engaged in off-task behaviors, what can you do to support their success? The guiding questions and expert advice in today’s blog post…

BIG NEWS: Huge Inclusion Giveaway from Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak!
November 29, 2022
Exciting news for inclusive educators everywhere! Just in time for the holidays, highly respected inclusion experts Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak are offering one of the greatest deals we’ve seen…

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…

Training Spotlight: Free Modules on the Unstuck & On Target! Executive Function Curriculum
November 1, 2022
Supporting students’ executive function skills—including flexibility, emotional regulation, goal-setting, persistence, and organizational skills—is one of the most important things teachers can do to help students succeed. The popular Unstuck &…

11 Ways to Be a Flexible, Organized, and Supportive Teacher
October 25, 2022
Flexibility, goal setting, organization, and planning are key executive function skills that have a dramatic impact on school success. Students are more likely to cultivate these important skills when they…

Training Spotlight: Jen Alexander on her Becoming A Trauma-Sensitive Educator virtual course
October 18, 2022
Understanding and addressing the effects of trauma—both for students and the adults who teach and work with them—is essential to creating a safe school environment that supports learning and social-emotional…