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QuickTips: Promoting Critical Thinking Skills in Young Learners

For this post, I want to share a helpful infographic with some great tips on supporting the development of preschoolers’ thinking skills—the foundation of their future academic success. Read More

The UDL Investment: Guest Post by Joni Degner

I’m honored to present an excellent guest post by UDL facilitator Joni Degner. Read More

7 Ways to Strengthen Executive Function Skills

In your classroom, you probably have at least a few students who need help with executive function—the skills that affect their ability to organize, complete homework, manage time, regulate emotions, keep impulses in check, and more. Read More

Try These Classroom Arrangement Tricks to Maximize Student Engagement

In this blog post, we’ll explore what works and doesn’t work in room arrangement and organization, using a great, vivid example from R.A. McWilliam’s book, Engagement of Every Child in the Preschool Classroom. Read More

7 Tips for Including Kids with Autism in Physical Education

I’ll share some specific tips from Different Speeds & Different Needs author Gary Barber, a physical education teacher with more than 30 years of experience coaching kids with and without disabilities. Read More

13 Things You Can Do to Reduce Bullying in Your School

To help support your anti-bullying initiatives, here are 13 practical suggestions from our expert authors—tips you can implement right away to address and reduce bullying behaviors in your own classroom. Read More

15 Tips on Organization, Study Skills, & Time Management for Students with Executive Function Issues

In this blog post, you'll learn fifteen strategies for helping students with executive function challenges conquer homework, tests, and long-term projects. Read More

Keep students with disabilities from dropping out of school

Why do students drop out of school, and what can educators do to keep them engaged? Read More

SLS At-A-Glance

View the At-A-Glance to learn the basics of the SLS Screener for Language & Literacy Disorders. Read More

14 ways to support all learners at school and home

This blog post, adapted from The New Transition Handbook by Carolyn Hughes & Erik Carter, gives you 14 helpful suggestions for meeting the needs of all learners—during the school day and at home. Recommended by real teachers, these strategies will help you strengthen inclusive practices and help families provide the best supports for their children. Read More