Unsilenced: One Teacher’s Personal Story of Battles and Breakthroughs at Belchertown

What was life like at Belchertown—a bleak institution for people with disabilities—and how did one young teacher make a difference? Find out in this candid and personal coffee chat with Dr. Howard Shane, author of the spellbinding new memoir Unsilenced. Read More

Unsilenced: Chapter 13 Excerpt

In this excerpt from Chapter 13 of Unsilenced, Dr. Howard Shane recounts his early experiences teaching his students to use an innovative communication device he invented. It’s a fascinating look into the early days of augmentative and alternative communication. Read More

The Basics of Systematic Instruction for Students With Moderate To Severe Disabilities

How can educators use systematic instruction to effectively teach students with moderate to severe disabilities in preK through high school and beyond? Find out in this presentation by Belva Collins, author of Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition. Read More

Unsilenced: A Teacher’s Year of Battles, Breakthroughs, and Life-Changing Lessons at Belchertown State School Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Unsilenced: A Teacher’s Year of Battles, Breakthroughs, and Life-Changing Lessons at Belchertown State School to get a preview of chapter one. Read More

Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition to get a preview of chapter one. Read More

What’s new in the second edition of Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities?

View this handout to learn what's new in the second edition of Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities. Read More