Educational strategies
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The Difference Between Interventions and Accommodations
Both intervention and accommodation are types of school supports. But what is the difference between…
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Accommodations: What they are and how they work
What are accommodations? Learn what accommodations are, how they can help children in school, and ho…
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Modifications: What you need to know
Academic modifications are changes to what a student learns in school. Learn the pros and cons of cu…
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The difference between accommodations and modifications
Accommodations and modifications may be part of a child's IEP or 504 plan. Learn how they're differe…
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Social-emotional learning: What you need to know
See how social-emotional learning programs help kids build self-awareness and interpersonal skills. …
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Common accommodations and modifications in school
Refer to this checklist of common modifications and accommodations to get to know options for strugg…
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The Difference Between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Traditional Education
What's the difference between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and traditional classroom educatio…
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4 benefits of inclusive classrooms
Inclusion classrooms, also called inclusive classrooms, can benefit all students. Learn about four w…
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PBIS: What you need to know
Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a schoolwide approach to make schools safer…
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MTSS: What you need to know
What is MTSS? How does the MTSS framework support struggling students? Read about the MTSS model and…
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5 examples of Universal Design for Learning in the classroom
How does Universal Design for Learning (UDL) work at school? Here are five examples of UDL in the cl…
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Behavior intervention plans: What you need to know
What is a behavior intervention plan? When students misbehave in ways that interfere with learning, …
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Download: Anatomy of a School Behavior Contract
See what a school behavior contract looks like. Download this sample to see what's in a behavior con…
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Neuropsychological Evaluations: What You Need to Know
Neuropsychological evaluations can help you find out why your child is struggling in school. Find ou…
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What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach to help all learners be successful. Learn…
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What are remedial programs?
Remedial programs help students close the gap between what they’ve been taught and what they’ve lear…
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Private Schools for Students With Learning Disabilities and ADHD: What You Need to Know
An independent school may be worth considering if your child has a learning disability or ADHD. Find…
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What Is Co-Teaching?
Get a definition of collaborative team teaching, also called co-teaching, and see a list of differen…
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Differentiated instruction: What you need to know
Some teachers use differentiated instruction to address the mix of abilities, interests, and learnin…
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What is instructional intervention?
An instructional intervention is a specific program or set of steps schools use to help students imp…
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What’s the Difference Between Remedial Instruction and a Compensatory Approach?
Learn about remedial instruction and compensatory strategies and how they can be used together. An e…
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How to Get Your Child Help in School Without an Evaluation
Can kids who aren’t in special education get help in school? Learn what classroom strategies the tea…
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The School Wants to Change My Child’s Accommodations. What Can I Do?
Find out what you can do if the school wants to change your child's accommodations. Learn about your…