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Education Beyond 2020: Everything Happens for a Reason? Nope.
February 2, 2021
2020 challenged both educators and families in ways we never anticipated, and we’ll feel its reverberations long after the pandemic fades. Serious issues—some created by the events of the past…
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…
5 Must-Watch Coffee Chats for Teacher Professional Development
November 24, 2020
Have you been watching our new series of coffee chats with the experts? Back this fall due to popular demand, these free, informal presentations from Brookes Publishing authors are a…
“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: 9 Tips for Enhancing Connections During COVID-19
November 3, 2020
We’re less than two months from the end of a tremendously challenging year—but for teachers across the country, the challenges will remain long after we ring in the new year.…
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…
NEW FREE RESOURCE: Cultural Diversity Toolkit for Early Childhood Educators
October 13, 2020
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 20% of children in America speak a language other than English at home. As early childhood programs continue to welcome more and more…
Bullying Prevention in the Age of COVID-19: 8 Resources for Teachers and Parents
October 6, 2020
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Every year at this time, the Inclusion Lab typically posts some tips and tools you can…