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For educators
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Parent-teacher conferences during COVID: 10 things to know
Parent-teacher conferences will be different this year. Here’s what to keep in mind as you prepare f…
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What is culturally responsive teaching?
Culturally responsive teaching helps create learning environments that validate and reflect the dive…
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Special education and the coronavirus: Legal FAQs about IEPs
How does the coronavirus impact students with IEPs? Get answers to legal questions about FMLA, remot…
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How I’m leading remote IEP meetings
Read how one teacher is leading remote IEP meetings during school closures. Learn tips for getting s…
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Privacy concerns about distance learning
Learn about privacy concerns for English language learners, immigrant students, and students with di…
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IEP accommodations during distance learning
Learn what accomomodations can look like during distance learning for students who receive special e…
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How to read an IEP: 5 things teachers should look for
Learn five tips for how to read an IEP as a general education teacher.
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5 myths about English language learners (ELLs) and special education
Learn about the myths and misconceptions around services and supports for ELLs. The result will be a…
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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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How to begin positive relationships with families: 8 tips to try
Learn how to build positive relationships with your students’ parents and caregivers. Explore eight …
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Conversation starters for teachers to use with families
Learn how to have difficult conversations with parents. See how teachers can raise behavioral or aca…
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Family Engagement and Student Success: What the Research Says
Research shows family engagement is a big factor in student success. Find out why a strong parent-te…
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5 Myths About Social-Emotional Learning
Learn why social-emotional skills are essential skills for thriving in school and beyond.
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Teacher to teacher: How racial identity work makes us better advocates for our students
Learn why it’s important for educators to reflect on racial identity. Read one teacher’s story and g…
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Questionnaires for connecting with students and families
Getting to know your students is a powerful way to help them succeed in school. Use these questionna…
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6 models of co-teaching
Learn about team teaching and other co-teaching models. Explore the benefits and challenges of each …
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Teacher to teacher: How I help students see support staff as teachers
Learn how one teacher helps her students see paraprofessionals, specialists, and other support staff…
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Paraprofessionals: What you need to know
Paraprofessionals work alongside teachers to support students and learning in the classroom. Learn m…
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Respectful redirection: An evidence-based behavior strategy
Respectful redirection is a classroom management strategy that teachers use to quickly and calmly te…
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When-then sentences: An evidence-based behavior strategy
A when-then sentence is a classroom management strategy to teach students behavior expectations.
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Nonverbal signals: An evidence-based behavior strategy
Using nonverbal signals or silent signals in the classroom can reduce interruptions and allow all st…
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A teacher’s guide
UDL stands for Universal Design for Learning. When you teach using UDL, your lessons are designed in…
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Lesson planning with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
UDL lesson planning can help you teach all students. Learn how to lesson plan with UDL and download …
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What is structured literacy?
Learn how to teach reading using structured literacy. See how evidence-based literacy instruction ca…
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How to teach new classroom routines during COVID-19
Learn how to introduce students to new classroom routines to keep them safe during COVID.
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The Difference Between Discipline and Punishment
Discipline and punishment aren't the same. Read about how they're different and which one is more ef…
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Understanding Behavior as Communication: A Teacher’s Guide
Understanding that behavior is a form of communication can help teachers reframe what they’re seeing…
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Dear families and educators: Why parent-teacher communication is more important than ever
Our communication is key to helping our kids thrive.
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Back-to-school concerns about your child: How to act on them
Prepare your child for back-to-school this year. Learn about common worries, back-to-school anxiety,…
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Back-to-school for educators: Start with relationships
Explore these resources to learn about building relationships this school year. Download a printable…
