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Sample AEPS-3 Child Observation Data Form

Get a sample of a completed AEPS-3 Child Observation Data Form (CODF) to learn more about AEPS-3 Test Areas, Strands, Goals, and Objectives. Read More

10 Positive Ways to Assess and Support Students With Behavioral Challenges

Adapted from inclusion expert Paula Kluth’s bestselling book, “You’re Going to Love This Kid!”, these ten quick tips will help you better support students with behavioral challenges while continuing to meet your classroom objectives. 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

5 Guided Imagery Exercises

Try these 5 guided imagery exercises—adapted from trauma expert Jen Alexander’s popular book Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools—to help students manage their stress during the transition back to in-person learning. Read More

The Grieving Student A Guide for Schools, Second Edition, What’s New Handout

View this handout to learn what’s new in the second edition of The Grieving Student: A Guide for Schools. Read More

8 Positive Thinking Assignments for Students

Whether you’re trying to help a frustrated student get unstuck or looking for a change of pace between lessons, these short writing assignments—adapted from Jen Alexander’s Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools—will help foster positivity in your classroom. Read More

Supporting Early Childhood Inclusion Through Professional Collaboration Webinar

How can you provide skillful support to early childhood educators who work with young children with disabilities in inclusive settings? Find out in this chat with William McInerney & Laurie Dinnebeil, co-authors of the book A Guide to Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Services. Join these two experts on early childhood inclusive education for an eye-opening discussion on how consultative models of service delivery can provide critical professional support—and make inclusion a success in your program. Read More

Enhancing Remote Instruction with the Building Blocks Framework Webinar

A popular tiered model of instructional support, the Building Blocks framework is widely used to facilitate effective inclusion in early learning settings. But it can also be used to guide decisions about instructional targets and strategies for remote learning and family support—and this presentation will show you how. Led by Ilene Schwartz, Ph.D., coauthor of Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third Edition, this coffee chat will outline practical ways to use the framework in support of inclusive early childhood instruction during school shutdowns. Read More

An Overview of The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition

View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights online companion materials. Read More

The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition Excerpt

Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition  to get a preview of Chapter One. Read More