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10 Questions to Answer about English Language Learners

Adapted from Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners, here are ten essential questions to answer about the cultural, academic, and family backgrounds of the ELLs in your classroom. Read More

Why This Book?: Story Frames for Teaching Literacy

Aligned with the science of reading, the innovative book Story Frames for Teaching Literacy provides in-depth guidance on how to use knowledge of 12 key story elements to strengthen core literacy skills and help all learners develop a lifelong love of reading and writing. Read More

4 Steps for Teaching New Vocabulary

Add that tip to your language and literacy toolkit along with the three others outlined in this download, adapted from the teacher-friendly guide Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction. Read More

10 Reflection Questions that Support Inclusion

See eight more self-reflection questions for inclusive educators in this free download, adapted from It’s More Than “Just Being In." Read More

What’s New in the IEP Checklist?

Want practical guidance on developing meaningful IEPs? Explore the second edition of The IEP Checklist, your one-stop resource for creating IEPs that improve student outcomes and meet legal requirements. Read More

11 Engaging Ways to Assess Student Understanding

Get 11 innovative suggestions for assessing student understanding in this free download, adapted from Reimagining Special Education. Read More

11 Tips for Creating a Multilingual Ecology

Access this free download to see 11 simple ways to promote a multilingual ecology in your classroom. Read More

5 ways to engage students with significant disabilities in reading activities

Adapted from the essential literacy guide Comprehensive Literacy for All, this free download features 5 simple strategies for increasing engagement in reading activities for students with significant disabilities. Read More

6 Ways Grief and Loss Affect Children

Learn six ways that grief can affect classroom behavior and academic performance, in this free download adapted from the practical guidebook The Grieving Student. Read More

Why This Book? Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition

Literacy experts point to evidence-based reading instruction as the most effective method for teaching young children how to read. Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K-6 is an engaging text that explains the research base for the science of reading and demystifies the essential components of structured literacy instruction. Learn more about it in this fact sheet! Read More