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Focus: Students with Disabilities (K–8)
Offers modules and case studies showing how to use scaffolding, explicit instruction, and behavior supports to maintain engagement. The resources help teachers implement evidence-based practices that promote academic and social success for diverse learners.

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"We initially chose IRIS because of the past experiences and their credible research-based, high-quality modules that align with specific areas of growth and need to support a state-directed corrective action plan in our region."

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"We initially chose IRIS because of the past experiences and their credible research-based, high-quality modules that align with specific areas of growth and need to support a state-directed corrective action plan in our region."

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PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)

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PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)

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Grade Bands: K–2, 3–5
Provides frameworks for reinforcing positive behaviors, setting clear expectations, and creating supportive classroom environments. By focusing on proactive strategies, PBIS helps reduce disruptions and increases student motivation to participate positively.

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The home of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). FInd more information on PBIS, how to implement PBIS, get resources and materials, and how to get support. Funded by the U.S.

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Colorín Colorado – Resources for English Learners

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Colorín Colorado – Resources for English Learners

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Focus: English Learners (K–8)
Offers strategies like visuals, sentence frames, and partner work that make content accessible and engaging for EL students. The site also includes teacher guides and family resources to strengthen home-school connections, which helps reinforce learning outside the classroom.

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These resources for English Language Learners (ELLs) from Colorín Colorado are age-specific and are organized by grade. Some resources may be adaptable for younger or older students.

Each section contains a variety of resources, including articles, videos, webcasts, tip sheets, and recommended websites.

What You'll Find in This Section

This section focuses on the early education of young English language learners (ELLs). Resources include a webcast, classroom strategies, parent tips, research and policy recommendations, and recommended books and websites.

These resources offer grade-specific ideas for teaching and supporting English language learners (ELLs) in early and upper elementary school. Ideas include tips for classroom teachers as well as ESL teachers.

This section focuses on the early education of young English language learners (ELLs). Resources include a webcast, classroom strategies, parent tips, research and policy recommendations, and recommended books and websites.

These resources offer grade-specific ideas for teaching and supporting English language learners (ELLs) in early and upper elementary school. Ideas include tips for classroom teachers as well as ESL teachers.

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These resources for English Language Learners (ELLs) from Colorín Colorado are age-specific and are organized by grade. Some resources may be adaptable for younger or older students. Each section contains a variety of resources, including articles, videos, webcasts, tip sheets, and recommended websites. This section focuses on the early education of young English language learners (ELLs).

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CAST – Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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CAST – Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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Focus: Students with Disabilities (K–8)
Promotes flexible instructional practices—such as multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression—that increase access and motivation for all learners. Teachers can adapt lesson plans to suit diverse learning needs, making activities more inclusive and engaging.

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Learn about CAST’s Universal Design for Learning framework, fostering inclusive educational experiences and improving learning outcomes for all learners.

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Teaching Tolerance (Learning for Justice)

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Teaching Tolerance (Learning for Justice)

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Grade Bands: 3–5, 6–8
Provides culturally responsive practices and relationship-building strategies that foster positive peer interactions and respect in diverse classrooms. Lesson plans and classroom activities emphasize empathy, fairness, and collaboration, which help create safe and engaging learning communities.

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Learning for Justice is a community education program of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that centers civic and political action education for everyone.

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Common Sense Education – Digital Learning Tools

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Common Sense Education – Digital Learning Tools

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Digital Learning (K–8)
Recommends tech tools like Padlet, Flip, and Kahoot that teachers can use to encourage collaboration, active learning, and student voice. The site also offers reviews, lesson integration ideas, and digital citizenship guidance to ensure technology enhances motivation and engagement.

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Our website for families provides reviews and ratings of movies, books, games, apps, and other media to help parents and families make informed decisions about the media their children use.

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Common Sense Education provides educators and students with the resources they need to harness the power of technology for learning and life. Find our free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, reviews of popular edtech apps, tips on teaching responsible AI use, and resources for protecting student privacy and online safety.

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KQED Education – Inquiry & Media Projects

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KQED Education – Inquiry & Media Projects

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Grade Bands: 6–8, Digital Learning
Encourages inquiry-based and media-driven projects that connect learning to real-world issues, motivating middle school students. Teachers can integrate multimedia storytelling, podcasts, and digital projects to spark curiosity and deepen engagement.

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Free, ready-to-use lesson plans, videos and resources that promote youth voice and help students practice media making, media literacy and civic engagement. Find fresh ideas for all grade levels and subjects, aligned to standards like CCSS and NGSS.

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Free media literacy hub for educators and students. Find professional development courses, classroom resources and unique tools that allow students to practice critical thinking, media making and civil discourse. Provided by the nonprofit, public media station KQED.

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Digital Learning (K–8)
Lets teachers create interactive lessons, polls, and quizzes to increase participation, formative assessment, and engagement. With real-time student responses, teachers can quickly adjust instruction while keeping students actively involved.

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Nearpod: Foster a love of learning in every student

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Create active learning experiences students can’t wait to be a part of.

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Grade Bands: K–2, 3–5
Provides reading engagement strategies such as guided reading, book choice, and interactive read-alouds. The site includes research-based approaches and classroom ideas that encourage younger learners to build motivation and confidence in literacy.

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ILA NEWS

ILA News | November 9, 2023
Submitted students' perspectives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice for a chance to be included in the 2024 AERA Annual Meeting.

Research Advisory | Oct 2, 2023
Additional resources, including webinars, available now.

Digital Events | Sept 19, 2023
Free ILA Webinar About Dyslexia
Registration is now open for a new, free ILA Webinar: Dyslexia: What We Know and What We Want to Know.

Free New Resources for JAAL
First set of the new JAAL Literacy Insights available for download.

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ILA is a global advocacy and membership organization of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 86 countries.

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Focus: (K-8)

Edutopia provides research-based articles, case studies, and practical tips for integrating technology effectively in K–8 classrooms. This site highlights tools like Padlet, Trello, Google Workspace, and interactive apps, showing how they can be used to organize projects, facilitate collaboration, and increase student engagement. It also offers guidance on balancing technology use with instructional goals, ensuring that tech integration enhances learning rather than distracts. Teachers can find step-by-step strategies, real classroom examples, and insights on digital citizenship, making it a valuable resource for planning lessons that combine traditional teaching with innovative tech tools. Using Edutopia helps educators confidently implement technology in ways that promote creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking among students.

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George Lucas Educational Foundation

The benefits of movement in the classroom aren't limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding-and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.

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A free source of information, inspiration, and practical strategies for learning and teaching in preK-12 education.