Strategies for Building Your Inclusive Classroom – From Beliefs to Strategies
Use the strategies included in this article to help create inclusive classrooms that are spaces where ALL students feel welcomed and valued.
What the Right to Read Report Means for Supporting Students in the Tiered Model of Support
Implementing evidence-based reading instruction at Tier 1 will improve reading scores and skills, while reducing the need for Tier 2 and 3 supports.
How can we promote school-family communication to support LD students?
How can teachers communicate effectively with the parents of students with learning disabilities (LDs) or special needs in order to improve the quality of school-family interventions? Here are two strategies for developing effective communication.
Using Preparatory Activities for Students with LDs: Volume and Spatial Sense Problem-Solving
Problem-solving is an important skill in math curricula around the world, however, it presents many challenges for students, especially those with LDs. Preparatory activities can be used in math class to reduce student anxiety and develop problem-solving skills, through thoughtful engagement.
Know the Facts about Reading
Click here to view and download the Facts about Reading Handout. Written by Stacey Rickman Learning to read is NOT a natural process - it must be taught. Learning to speak and listen is a natural process that typically developing children learn by being immersed in oral language; learning to read is not, and must [...]
Fostering Student Self-Advocacy for Students with Diverse Learning Needs in Online Learning
By: Adrianna Arsenault & Dr. Jess Whitley Creating a safe, inclusive and caring learning community is an important part of addressing students’ diverse needs. In an inclusive classroom, all students feel welcome and valued, see themselves in their environment, and have their learning needs met. However, online learning presents unique opportunities and challenges for teachers [...]
Webinar Recording: The Productive Struggle – How Educators Can Help Students with LDs Build Resilience & Achieve Deeper Math Learning
Struggling may seem like a bad thing, but the productive struggle a student experiences while trying to make sense of math is a critical part of learning.
VIDEO: What is an IEP? An Introduction to Individual Education Plans in Ontario
This video defines an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and walks you through the 5 stages of creating an IEP: gathering information, setting the direction, developing, implementing, and reviewing and updating.
Active breaks in elementary school: A tool to support the self-regulation of students with LDs
Active breaks, characterized by short periods of physical activity that take place within the classroom, are one of the ways to use physical activity in school settings to support students' self-regulation.
Your Culturally Responsive Classroom: A Socially Shared Approach
How can we ensure that school is responsive, supportive, and nurturing for all students, even if they do not experience that connecting first interaction?