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The Vocabulary and Myths of Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning may seem complicated and intimidating to educators unfamiliar with the framework. In this section, Loui Lord Nelson clearly defines and describes the key terms associated with UDL and provides some examples as well. Read More

Unpack your perceptions about diversity: Anshula

Read the excerpt to see a sample reflective exercise from The Making Friends Program. In this exercise, Anshula reflects on her early perceptions of language differences. Read More

Unpack your perceptions about diversity: Jamal

View this sample completed form from The Making Friends Program to help understand personal perceptions about people with disabilities. The field-tested, research-based Making Friends program is a toolbox of adaptable, practical strategies for encouraging acceptance of differences. Read More

Unpack your perceptions about diversity: Sandra

Read the excerpt to see a sample reflective exercise from The Making Friends Program. In this exercise, Sandra reflects on her early perceptions of racial differences. Read More

Positive home–school relations correlate

Read the excerpt and discover the importance of positive home–school relations. This excerpt also depicts strategies for administrators, principals, and teachers on creating effective home–school relations. Read More

Prevalence and definition of bullying and disability-based harassment

This chapter outlines the definition and prevalence of bullying and describes the increased likelihood of bullying for students with disabilities. Disability-based harassment is also discussed. Read More

Sample Pack: Universal Design for Learning in Action

Get a taste of key strategies for Engagement, Input, and Output in this UDL in Action sample pack Read More

Giving support to students

Teachers can make a meaningful difference in times of grief by establishing a supportive connection with students. Learn several steps that teachers can take when a school is reacting to a death in the community. Read More

Leading inclusive school reform

This chapter describes a seven-step process for providing inclusive services to meet the needs of students with disabilities and eliminating pull-out services. The authors recommend that a leadership team of general educators, special educators, school administrators, and other staff implement the steps. Read More

Communication: the heart of the work

Read the excerpt and discover steps teachers can take to start and sustain communication with grieving students. This excerpt also addresses why children who are grieving may not readily approach teachers about their loss. Read More