Library of Resources Created by Teachers (Dr. Sadia Warsi and her Students) by S W

A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman

swarsiphd — 2022-03-03 20:54:16 UTC

Padma Venkatraman’s inspiring story of a young girl’s struggle to regain her passion and find a new peace is told lyrically through verse that captures the beauty and mystery of India and the ancient bharatanatyam dance form. This is a stunning novel about spiritual awakening, the power of art, and above all, the courage and resilience of the human spirit.

“Veda, a classical dance prodigy in India, lives and breathes dance—so when an accident leaves her a below-knee amputee, her dreams are shattered. For a girl who’s grown used to receiving applause for her dance prowess and flexibility, adjusting to a prosthetic leg is painful and humbling. But Veda refuses to let her disability rob her of her dreams, and she starts all over again, taking beginner classes with the youngest dancers. Then Veda meets Govinda, a young man who approaches dance as a spiritual pursuit. As their relationship deepens, Veda reconnects with the world around her, and begins to discover who she is and what dance truly means to her.“

Explore the website titled Facing History and Ourselves: Identity & Community: An Introduction to 6th Grade Social Studies

swarsiphd — 2022-03-03 20:55:27 UTC

https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/identity-and-community

Free Zones Worksheets

2022-03-04 01:54:10 UTC

We love the Zones at our school. All of my students use them.
-Jill

Through Stories, Math Comes to Life

swarsiphd — 2022-03-04 06:08:23 UTC

https://www.heinemann.com/mathbythebook/?_hsmi=203676150&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9M-TYs1Afx9afgVUnR3BPaZRguXaxtW320OhFeeWOd_QDSmNWX4mBAijrim_Hgl0C2X3fKGPa9OBuwOOjpAbghrqFLMA&

“Stories create a space where students can explore their mathematical thinking and understanding in unique ways. Children's literature offers memorable opportunities to discuss mathematical ideas and connect those ideas to meaningful contexts. The Math by the Book series is dedicated to teaching mathematics strategically through literature. Real learning comes from authentically and purposefully linking a story to important mathematical concepts.”

https://www.frontlineeducation.com/special-education-resource-center/

2022-03-04 17:20:13 UTC

Many useful links on data collection, iEP goals, and 504 plans
-J.P

https://www.evan-moor.com/reading-comprehension-Maryann

2022-03-04 20:20:36 UTC

Utilize these daily reading comprehension passages for my 4th grade (2nd & 3rd Grade reading levels). Typically they have sales around holidays (I purchased on Presidents day and the e-book was only $17).

Free on TPT.com -Simone Biles GRIT-Maryann

2022-03-04 20:22:09 UTC

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Flying-High-Simone-Biles-Interactive-Read-Aloud-Lesson-Digital-Activity-6586692

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/assistive-technology/

2022-03-04 20:23:13 UTC

https://neaedjustice.org/resources/

2022-03-04 20:27:23 UTC

-Maryann

https://newsela.com/

2022-03-04 20:27:57 UTC

ADHD Veronica Palacios

2022-03-07 05:18:50 UTC

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/school-success.html

Flocabulary

2022-03-08 14:04:03 UTC

I use Flocabulary for most all of my grades. It has instructional material for Kindergarten through high school. Each unit, gives lessons on all area of grammar and English but can also focus on vocabulary. I love it because it has great songs and raps that the kids all love to sing. They are short but pack in a lot of great information thats easy to follow!
Katherine

Freckle Math!

2022-03-08 14:08:10 UTC

Freckle is an online math resource tool that I have started using with my 5th-7th graders for resource. Freckle offered interactive math lessons and review lessons as well as practice assessments that you as the teacher can interact with. Freckle has a lot of useful tools on the screen that help work kids though problems when they are stuck, they also have fun games for practice and great enrichment exercises for lessons. My school this year is piloting it for our middle school math and its been a hit so far! Katherine

Nearpod.com

swarsiphd — 2022-03-09 02:05:12 UTC

Nearpod.com is a great resource for teachers to in all subjects and for cultural lessons. It is interactive with the students and teachers can make it fit their teaching style and curriculum. Teachers can show it to students or students can use their own devices in class to follow and participate. It is great like right now for Women's History Month. It covers all subjects and includes various resources.

https://www.additudemag.com/my-teaching-strategies-classroom-tips-adhd-students/

jfinlay41 — 2022-03-10 15:34:21 UTC

This article gives advice on ways to help a student with ADHD. It gets to the point and some of the ideas I had not thought of. I found it very helpful.

A Must-Read!

2022-03-13 19:55:35 UTC

Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heumann

I am recommending this book as a must-read because it is such a real, unfiltered look into the life of a child as she deals with her identity as a wheelchair user in a time so very different from today. Heumann shares very personal truths and I was left with another layer of understanding what the struggles were and many times still are for the disabled community.

Heumann shows us that there is a difference between having a disability and being treated like you have a disability. Anyone who wants to walk (or roll) a mile in the shoes of a person in a wheelchair, this is the book for you!

Who Gets to Vote? Teaching About the Struggle for Voting Rights in the United States

swarsiphd — 2022-03-16 18:02:45 UTC

https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/teaching-voting-rights-struggle/

Women’s History and Women’s Lives – Children and Young Adults

swarsiphd — 2022-03-16 18:37:21 UTC

https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/women/

Goalbook

2022-03-21 01:00:33 UTC

This site is helpful for creating goals for IEPs, however you need an account.

https://goalbookapp.com/

Beeline Reader

jspreengo — 2022-03-21 14:43:37 UTC

This site helps me read large blocks of text online. Especially good for students with dyslexia.

Newsela

jspreengo — 2022-03-21 14:48:47 UTC

This site adapts articles so readers with various ability levels can understand the key concepts.

SEL for adults

jspreengo — 2022-03-21 14:52:12 UTC

A little of everything!!

2022-03-22 19:40:29 UTC

This is a website that has a ton of good links and websites with various helpful things every teacher needs!

I hope you find a few of them useful!

Lisa Q

Seesaw application

2022-03-24 00:06:05 UTC

This is one of my favorite apps for communicating with families. You can easily share portfolios, photos, videos, comments, and notes. There are also additional features you can choose to pay for if needed.

Touch/Chat application

2022-03-24 00:08:55 UTC

Easily transferred from school to home devices, this app is amazing for assisting high cognitive, non-verbal students in communicating!

Ramadan books

swarsiphd — 2022-03-25 02:09:05 UTC

Reading Rockets

seevans1980 — 2022-03-25 17:43:33 UTC

Reading Rockets is an incredible resource for teachers and parents. From reading research to videos and free training, this site has many answers to your reading questions.

Family Matters: Parent Training and Information Center

seevans1980 — 2022-03-25 18:04:25 UTC

Family Matters provides text and video resources on many special education topics for parents and teachers. Some video resources require you to register to view the recording but it is all free. I have used it to learn more about MTSS and IEP's.

Rethinking Schools Site and Magazine

seevans1980 — 2022-03-25 18:16:48 UTC

Rethinking Schools is a modern, relevant education magazine (printed and online). It provides resource suggestions and has many articles on social justice topics. Some information is free but to take full advantage of the resources and articles, the subscription is $24.95 per year.

Picture Books

2022-03-26 04:45:11 UTC

Here is a list of picture books that directly and indirectly address disabilities. A brief summary is included for each. :)

S.E.

Pinterest Children's Books: Animals

2022-03-27 21:28:02 UTC

Animals are always a hot topic with children of all ages. Pinterest resource.

IEP Resources

2022-03-27 21:30:47 UTC

Aprexia. This is a valuable resource for families or anybody who is looking for information about aprexia and children.
RC

Fun Sensory Books and Ideas

2022-03-27 21:36:40 UTC

This is a website for books that you can use in your classroom or recommend to parents.
RC

Cooking with Kids Book

2022-03-27 21:38:15 UTC

I used this read aloud with my students during our bread study. They enjoyed it.
RC

Favorites List of Early Childhood Books

2022-03-27 23:58:07 UTC

This link shows a list of a ton of great Early Childhood books. A lot of them I have in my own classroom library. My kids love them!
-AC

Conscious Discipline

2022-03-28 00:01:09 UTC

These resources and printables are great to use in the classroom and at home. I have a set for my 8-year-old that we use daily, and a set in the classroom in my safe place. The solution board, choice board, and schedule board are used the most frequently.
-AC

Social Justice literature.

2022-03-28 13:30:46 UTC

More social justice literature

2022-03-28 13:35:19 UTC

https://childrenslibrarylady.com/social-justice-picture-books/

More Jack Gantos and Joey Pigza

ayager15 — 2022-03-30 20:30:42 UTC

We read Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key. The author Jack Gantos continued this series of Joey with Joey... Loses Control, What would Joey Do, I am not Joey Pigza, and the Key that swallowed joey pigza.
He also has a series of Jack Henry adventures.
Learning more about Jack Gantos, he does an amazing job of painting a picture of certain types of students in order to create a better understanding. Some of his youtube videos explains what impacts his stories make not only with teachers, but with other students as well. He explained that these stories have allowed students to better understand their classmates.

Pacer National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

jljurkynas — 2022-04-02 01:32:37 UTC

Excellent site for families with middle and high school students preparing for transition into independent living and employment.

Circles Curriculum by James Stanfield - Social Boundaries for our students

jljurkynas — 2022-04-02 01:39:32 UTC

As teachers, we can teach our students social boundaries in relationships. Families and teacher may find it difficult to discuss topics of intimacy, but students with disabilities need to know ways to be safe and responsible in relationships.

Additionally, people with disabilites are victims of assault at a higher rate than people without disabilites. Teachers and staff members can create a supportive environment for their students, so they know we care about them and will advocate for their safety.

jljurkynas — 2022-04-02 01:47:17 UTC

My mentor has an amazing Transitions classroom, and her behavior managment style is based on Capturing Kids' Hearts. Teachers and students build relationships with each other and a social contract. The contract is developed by the teacher and students, with expectations for behavior. Students feel empowered because the contract was written by them, based on their ideas for their classroom.

The Intentional IEP

2022-04-14 20:39:39 UTC

This is an awesome website that gives tip and tricks to creating the perfect IEP. This site makes IEP writing look simple. They have an Instagram that has daily tips and encouragement for IEP writing. If you subscribe to the email list, they offer freebies for progress monitoring, assessments, and goal writing.

I hope you check it out!

Kara S.

Books

2022-04-18 21:15:32 UTC

Epic has all reading levels, topics, places, and times.
The teacher can create an account and add their class. The teacher can give students the class access code to log in and read assigned books.
BASIC is free
Access to 1 book a day.
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40k+ books, audiobooks & videos.
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Gabrielle

How to Write Meaningful and Measurable IEP Goals

jfitzgerald111 — 2022-04-19 23:51:21 UTC

Autism - It's Different in Girls

tacianidawson — 2022-04-20 01:41:40 UTC

This week I want to share an article that I read for another class. The article is titled Autism - It’s Different in Girls. I think that this article has great information for teachers of students with autism. It can help teachers understand that boys and girls who are in the spectrum can present very different characteristics. For example, "studies have found that autistic girls exhibit less repetitive behavior than boys do" (Szalavitz, 2016). Autistic girls also show more interest in connecting with other children while "boys do not care whether they have friends or not "(Szalavitz, 2016). We need to remember that we cannot approach and teach boys and girls with autism the same way and expect them to have the same outcomes. We need to consider their differences and approach their learning in an individualized way.

Szalavitz, M. (2016). Autism - It's Different in Girls. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/autism-it-s-different-in-girls/

Jagruti Bhatt

2022-04-20 02:47:44 UTC

Hands Are Not for Hitting By Martine Agassi Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
I have used this as part of Behavior Intervention Plan for a third grade student with Autism. When given a non preferred activity or removed from a non preferred activity, this student hits an adult to get his way. Having to listen to this audio book has helped the child understand how hands can be used for many other things. Mentioned below is part of the pdf shared by my school counselor how to use this book.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma1F9QHAYJg
Hands Are Not for Hitting is a story about alternative actions and activities that children and adults can do with their hands instead of hitting. It teaches correct use of hands in an encouraging way through the use of simple language and descriptive illustrations that makes learning fun. The story helps children understand why they may feel like hitting and offers many ways one can deal with feelings by replacing the use of hitting with alternative skills. Suggested alternatives to hitting are: use of feeling words, ways of letting your feeling out in a non-violet manner, problem-solving, trying to understand how others might feel when you hit, and how to use one’s hands appropriately. At the end of the story there are many supplemental ideas for parents and teachers to support the reading of this story and to reinforce children’s understanding of using hands in an appropriate manner. This book is available in a simpler board book version for children who are developmentally younger. (Ages 2-8) Examples of activities that can be used while reading Hands Are Not for Hitting and throughout the day to promote social and emotional development: While reading the story, demonstrate the suggestions throughout the book: handshaking, clapping, blowing kisses, pointing, etc. Children can practice what we can do with our hands. While reading the story, have children talk about how they might feel when someone hits them. Help them problem solve by coming up with solutions of what they can do instead of hitting. Write feelings and solutions on a chart. Give children several scenarios and play a game of “What could you do instead of hitting?” Examples below: Someone took the car you were playing with. What could you do? Someone knocked your blocks down. What could you do? Someone bumped into you in line. What could you do? You want to be first in line. What could you do? Someone picked up your beads and they fell off the string. What could you do? Use a popsicle stick with “stop” on one side and “go” on the other. Give children a variety of situations and ask them if they should “stop or go”. Examples below” The girl helps her friend pull a wagon. The boy hits his mom. The girl rams her trike into the trike in front of her. The boy hugs her friend.

Have the children make a “helping hands” chain. Trace and cut out multiple hands for each child. Place them in a pocket or baggy that is easily accessible. Catch children using their hands to help others or to be a friend. As you recognize a child’s helping hand behavior, have the child get a hand from their pocket and connect it to the class’s “helping hand” chain. The hands can be placed on the wall to wrap around the room, or in the hall to link with a neighboring class. On a regular basis, celebrate how long the helping hand chain is getting! As a story review, ask the children “What can you do with your hands?” As the children’s answer, write or draw a picture to make a class list of “what our hands can do.” The children can also demonstrate what their hands can do and you can take photographs of the children in action. The photographs can be added to the class list and posted. Reading the same book for several days in a row is a great way to provide opportunities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to develop a sense of competence and confidence, which is an important part of social and emotional development. They become able to turn pages, point at and label pictures, talk about the story, predict what will happen next, learn new vocabulary words, talk about their own experiences in relation to the story and even make up their own story! Try reading Hands Are Not For Hitting for several days in a row and use some of the ideas, activities, and teaching opportunities listed below to enhance social and emotional skills.

ST Math

jhenderson791 — 2022-04-22 03:09:25 UTC

ST Math games include more than 35,000 puzzles with interactive representations of math topics that align to all state standards, with learning objectives that target key grade-level concepts and skills.

I let my students get on here during their technology time. It helps them build their math fluency. It challenges them and requires them to use higher-order thinking depending on where they currently are in the curriculum.
-Janielle Henderson

Reflex Math is a great resource for math that my school utilize as a whole school. Reflex Math is a web-based educational application that adapts to each student's needs. The program continuously monitors each student's arithmetic fluency performance in order to provide each child with a tailored, personalized experience.

2022-04-23 19:38:35 UTC

Trina

RCADD

2022-04-24 06:04:36 UTC

I would like to share this resource my mentor introduced me to last year. They provide support to teachers, parents, and caregivers of children with autism and developmental delays. They hold a free PD monthly on topics such as promoting literacy and toilet training strategies. They also have a monthly newsletter with free resources. I got a couple of adapted books from them in the beginning of the school year to help my students with regulating their feelings. - Nora

Books about Earth: Outside In

2022-04-24 18:36:46 UTC

Outside In through the use of VOOKS or even the hardcover remind students of the beauty of what is outside. I think that many students, especially growing up in the city, can miss out on all the learning that can occur through our earth and nature. This book is also amazing because of the water colored images. There are so many activities and learning experiences a teacher can pull from one story.

IEP Checklist with examples

2022-04-24 21:17:44 UTC

epic!

2022-04-24 21:29:39 UTC

This is a great online reading program for preschoolers! I use it in my class for read-alouds that I can project on our classroom TV. They have so many stories available in multiple languages and have a text-to-speech component included. As a teacher you can create profiles for your students so that they can access and read as many books as they'd like and assign them for family homework. -- KRG (Kristina)

Bodies Are Cool Read Aloud

2022-04-24 21:50:57 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzzHjwKUIC4&ab_channel=ReadingWithMs.Yes

I love this book and have read it a few times in my class. My students have even referenced it when another student is being unkind to a classmate in regards to their appearance or body. They shout out "don't say that, bodies are cool!" I would highly recommend this book!

- Jared

Latinx Children's Books

2022-04-24 21:52:53 UTC

This is a great site filled with Early Childhood Latinx books that you can get for your library. Many of the books are bilingual and can be found in both English and Spanish. Some are best-sellers and can be used in the curriculum. -- KRG (Kristina)

Multicultural Books and Sites

2022-04-24 21:56:56 UTC

Here is a site filled with book lists that are diverse and target students of all ages and backgrounds! There are also free activities provided for teachers to use in the classroom. -- KRG (Kristina)

Boardmaker

2022-04-24 23:52:43 UTC

Boardmaker is a great resource for teachers to create their own interactive lessons, social stories, individual students schedules, pictures for portable communication cards, or the classroom.

Big Brain Energy: The Problem with Autism Speaks – The Daily Campushttps://dailycampus.com/2020/10/07/big-brain-energy-the-problem-with-autism-speaks/

smiggins2 — 2022-04-24 23:54:11 UTC

I wanted to share this because my grade level partner shared it with me. Her son has autism and the article shares how people with autism have a voice.

Visual supports for students with Autism: a step by step guide

stennisae — 2022-04-25 01:56:12 UTC

I will be using this resource for the students that are in my class each step will help me guide my students to do the best they can.

Resources for New Teachers

smaggette — 2022-04-25 01:56:31 UTC

As a new teacher this is a resource I have used when looking for additional worksheets and material to give students.
Shanika

ECE Books about Children w/ Autism

2022-04-26 01:22:36 UTC

This site provides a list of 6 Early Childhood books to inform students about the lives of children/characters with autism

Boom Cards (Michae Washington)

2022-04-26 02:32:21 UTC

Boom Cards has been a valuable tool that I have used this school year. You are able to purchase and create activities for your class. These activities range in grade level and subject matter. Students can perform question based read aloud, writing practice, and more. Each lesson is able to track the students' performance for you. I have used this tool to reinforce the lessons throughout my job skills unit. Teachers do have to pay for this tool. The activities you do not create have to purchased, the prices are on a varying scale. You can find wide range of Boom Card activities on Teacher Pay Teachers.

ABC YA

2022-04-26 02:34:37 UTC

https://www.abcya.com/

This website has some amazing interactive games to play as a class or for individual students. You are able to pick you grade and topics. It is very visual appealing for all learners. My students with Autism love the number games! They also have some very fun and creative stories that are very entertaining for students! Highly recommend this site!

-Olivia O'Donovan

Radiant Child

2022-04-26 04:02:29 UTC

I read this to my first graders when student teaching and again to my second teachers during Black History Month. Beautiful art and narrative showcasing how young Jean Basquiat followed his childhood dreams. Good early example of a biography too

Jagruti Bhatt

2022-04-27 03:19:42 UTC

Online guided reading program with interactive ebooks, downloadable books, and reading quizzes. I have been using Raz kids app for students with different reading levels. After completion for each level there are assessments passages for progress monitoring. Raz kids has variety of decodable readers which have helped me work with students who struggle with decoding and having small books provides good reading practice.

Labor History and Labor Organizing

swarsiphd — 2022-04-28 22:42:06 UTC

Here are books we recommend on labor history and labor organizing. There is also a comprehensive, recommended list of free downloadable lessons, books, film, websites, and articles for teaching about labor at our Zinn Education Project website. While we always encourage people to boycott anti-labor Amazon, it is all the more relevant for this labor list!

https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/labor/

Loser

tacianidawson — 2022-04-29 23:54:58 UTC

“Loser”, a book by Jerry Spinelli, is centered around Donald Zinkoff’s life as a middle school student. Just like other kids, Zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. But Zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips over his own feet, and falls down with laughter over a word like "Jabip."

Other kids have their own words to describe him, but Zinkoff is too busy to hear it. He doesn't know he's not like everyone else, and one winter night, Zinkoff's differences show that any name can someday become "hero."

Although the book does not clearly state if Zinkoff has a learning disability, we all know that he is "different" from most other kids. I absolutely love this story and I wanted to share it with everyone. I think “Loser '' is a great book to be shared with classroom students to help build their empathy and acceptance towards others who might not look and/or behave in the ways we see “normal”.

This is perfect classroom read!

Printable Social Stories (kershea)

2022-04-30 03:37:17 UTC

https://www.andnextcomesl.com/p/printable-social-stories.html

Many students with autism benefit from the visuals and the explanatory nature of social stories. This resource has printable social stories.

Interesting article (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:28:43 UTC

LGBTQ support for kids (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:31:05 UTC

LGBTQ support for students/gender identity (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:32:04 UTC

Supporting LGBTQ kids (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:33:41 UTC

Great list of SEL books for young children (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:35:15 UTC

Great ways to adapt lessons for a variety of learners (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:40:22 UTC

Positive Behavior Support (A.B.C.) (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:48:40 UTC

Autism and ADHD (Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:54:20 UTC

Girls and autism...(Krista Austin)

2022-04-30 15:56:10 UTC

Adaptive Book Library

2022-05-02 02:13:26 UTC

Sherlock website is free and offers a huge library of visual adapted books and adapted lessons for grades K-12. The library includes everything from children’s books to autobiographies.

Kara Stonewall

fast IEPanaset

swarsiphd — 2022-05-02 07:36:30 UTC

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Book Creator

2022-05-03 04:05:13 UTC

I attended a series of PD at school and was introduced to this wonderful resource. It is a super easy-to-use program that students as young as my preschoolers can use to create a book and tell a story. There are options to add pictures, talk to text typing, add a voice recording, and it's available in many languages. There are many more features that I haven't got a chance to explore in-depth with it yet. - Nora

Supporting Students with Autism

stennisae — 2022-05-05 04:03:04 UTC

I enjoy looking through reading rockets because a lot of the information that I read from student teaching and teaching has some good educable nuggets that we all could learn from.
Adrianne E. Stennis

Social Stories -Cademartori

2022-05-07 16:18:52 UTC

https://www.andnextcomesl.com/p/printable-social-stories.html

The Short Bus

jfitzgerald111 — 2022-05-07 23:17:25 UTC

PebbleGo

2022-05-08 06:10:40 UTC

This is a great science resource offered by CPS to their ECE teachers. There are many engaging science and social science lesson on the website. The great thing is that it comes in Spanish too. Students can read, listen, and watch videos to learn about the specific topic. The login is simply CPS. - Nora

Social Emotional Support/ Tanya Chacon

tchacon11 — 2022-05-08 16:47:35 UTC

This resource supports children building the skills that let them develop healthy relationships and respect the differences between themselves and others.

Tanya Chacon

L'Arche - Bridget O'Donnell

2022-05-09 02:08:55 UTC

2022-05-09 03:04:25 UTC

Raheal Hanna

2022-05-09 04:15:23 UTC

Boom cards are interactive lessons developed my teachers. I implement boom cards using my promethean board. I have used it for literacy, and math lessons for my preschool students. My students love it!
M. Black

A Favorite

smaggette — 2022-05-09 05:37:50 UTC

This site Education.com provides worksheets, games, lesson plans, activities etc. This is a great site for new and seasoned teachers.
Shanika

Arts and Crafts

2022-05-09 14:59:49 UTC

https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/crafts-for-kids/

This is my favorite website for arts and crafts. I love incorporating arts and crafts into my lessons and stories. I teach preschool and they are very much into participating in these activities. This is one of my favorite website for ideas. Some crafts are easier while others are more complex. These options help a lot when it comes to picking ones that works for all my learners!

-Olivia O'Donovan

Assistive Technology Resource -- texthelp

2022-05-10 00:22:58 UTC

This is a great resource for teachers to utilize for students that need extra support through assistive technology. It is a literacy support toolbar and digital math tool that is free for teachers.
- KRG (Kristina)

Read & Write for Google Chrome -- Kristina Garcia

2022-05-10 00:25:36 UTC

I attended a small online workshop where they spoke to us about this type of assistive technology that can be accessed through Google apps. It is a great tool that assists students in writing and reading all types of texts.

Reading Rockets

2022-05-10 01:04:10 UTC

Top Autism Organizations and Web Resources

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-autism-organizations-and-web-resources#:~:text=National%20Professional%20Development%2

Trina Jackson

Family Involvement

2022-05-10 01:07:57 UTC

Taylor Koch

ixl.com- Jagruti Bhatt

2022-05-10 01:28:14 UTC

https://www.ixl.com/

IXL is a personalized learning. In my school, recommended skills are assigned to students depending on what skills they need to learn in subjects like Math/ Reading or Science, Social Studies. I like this app. as this helps me assign skills where students who are auditory learners or are still struggling to read are assigned an audio version. For many skills there is an option of text to speech for children to listen to the question and even listen to the options to answer correctly. This has benefitted my students to work independently in school and at home. If an answer is incorrect, this app explains how to get the right answers. So children understand and are able to finish given task successfully.

SM

smiggins2 — 2022-05-10 04:08:29 UTC

I use this website for added support to my math lesson. My students are learning about money.

I Am Enough

2022-05-10 18:18:45 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp4GZ1I0pfY

This book is amazing! I read this to my class when we were talking about all the differences our students have. Some students were able to connect and it really brought the class together.

Olivia O'Donovan

Fantastic Fun & Learning

jfitzgerald111 — 2022-05-14 21:08:31 UTC

A Nonspeaking Valedictorian with Autism

tacianidawson — 2022-05-15 12:24:32 UTC

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/12/1098506522/nonspeaking-valedictorian-autism-college-commencement-speech

I wanted to share this article with everyone because first I thought it was super cool. Second, it relates to module 3 readings. Elizabeth Bonker has not spoken since she was 15 months old, but with the help of her peers, teachers, and technology she graduated at the top of her class. She used text-to-speech software to deliver the commencement address. This article shows that it is possible for all students to accomplish great things!

Trauma informed teaching strategies - Krista Austin

2022-05-17 01:45:32 UTC

Teaching Refugees - Krista Austin

2022-05-17 01:47:22 UTC

Behavior Goals for Students

stennisae — 2022-05-21 14:14:39 UTC

This article has helped me understand and create goals for a few of my students.

Bridget O'Donnell.

2022-05-21 22:12:49 UTC

CPL Free Digital Library

Raheal Hanna

2022-05-22 16:59:36 UTC

A great website and resource for teachers giving information on all matters of IEPs for all children and families and teacher education.

Social Emotional

tchacon11 — 2022-05-22 23:56:46 UTC

This resource offers developmentally appropriate activities to support social emotional development.
TC

2022-05-23 00:01:55 UTC

Resources, materials and tips for working with children with autism. Communication deficits and behavior challenges don’t have to derail your teaching and your students’ learning.”
K. Stonewall

One of my favorite classroom Apps !

2022-05-23 02:18:05 UTC

I use symbaloo on my promethean board. I used to have all the apps in use in my classroom assessable. I also use it as tool for my students to use. I have various educational music and movement videos students can select. Also, I use it during indoor recess, when they have to have recess in the classroom, every student has a chance to choose their favorite educational song I have listed while they play. They love it!
M. Black

Autism Calming Sensory Video

2022-05-24 00:23:06 UTC

This is a great resource to help students calm themselves when having a behavioral episode! -- Kristina Garcia

Teaching Autism

2022-05-24 00:25:33 UTC

This is an informational site packed with links and resources to teach others about Autism and bring awareness. -- Kristina Garcia

RCADD Seasonal Activities

2022-05-24 01:34:07 UTC

This is a great resource for teachers for free printable adaptive books or to get some ideas to create your own! -TK

IEP SMART Goals

smiggins2 — 2022-05-24 03:47:28 UTC

https://education.up.edu/_files/resources_for_community_members/smart-iep-reading-goals.pdf

Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger

2022-05-26 14:44:46 UTC

Based on a South African Lullaby and Folk story. Abiyoyo is a giant who terorrized a town. A boy and his fater find a way to beat the giant after being ostrecized from their town.

-K. Stonewall

2022-05-29 14:36:42 UTC

I have liked this software and used for third graders in our classroom for morning warm ups after greetings. This has helped students learn new words and even helped many students use them when playing hangman during indoor recess. Its one of my favorite online game too!

A Kids Book about School Shootings

2022-05-30 20:30:13 UTC

This book matters more now than ever and we'd like to make it free for kids, grownups, parents, and educators everywhere. With all the recent tragedies that has taken place in schools, we need some kind of resource like this to open the door and communicate.
https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/df5f25b5c23b8be8/c8f07a3c35a798fd

Trina J.

Raheal Hanna_"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

2022-06-04 22:20:22 UTC

Interesting who-done-it book, with the main character, a boy who has Autism solving the murder of a neighbor's dog and learn more about himself in the process.

tchacon11 — 2022-06-06 00:19:04 UTC

Kaplan provides products and services that support safe, healthy environments and equitable learning for all students. It is a great resource for teachers to plan inclusive lessons.
T.C

2022-06-06 03:37:09 UTC

Brain Pop is a good educational resource that provides educational videos (stories) about science, math, and history to students from grades K to 12. They even provide quizzes for older students.
M. Black

Resource for BIP

stennisae — 2022-06-06 04:06:17 UTC

Read Aloud Resource

2022-06-07 01:29:25 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/c/StoryTimeatAwniesHouse

I play these videos very often to my class. She makes reading very fun and dramatic for my students. They are always very engaged while she is on and she had a wide selection of books. I highly recommend her page on YouTube!

-Olivia O'Donovan

Shanika Maggette

smaggette — 2022-06-07 02:42:57 UTC

https://mysteryscience.com

This is another site that is great for additional science material take and look and use it for your students they will love it!

An Autistic Mom with 2 Autistic Kids (And Husband with ADHD)

2022-06-09 13:52:50 UTC

Jasmine is the mother of two autistic children. While learning about their symptoms, she realized that she had many of the same traits. At 32 years old Jasmine was diagnosed with autism. Now she is balancing raising two autistic kids while also embracing her own identity.

I found this video very interesting, informal and touching. I know this class focus on working with children with Autism, but those children will soon grow into adults. Listening to jasmine's story raised so many questions. It also made me aware of the topic of Autistic mothers, possible situations I never thought about, like Autistic parents raising Autistic children or marriage and Autism. I think this was a great video, and I hope you all enjoy it!
-Nytara

ODonnell

2022-06-10 04:49:13 UTC

Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire

ODonnell

2022-06-10 04:59:19 UTC

Using comic strips as a way of communication, expressing opinion, and another tool for conversation.

O'Donnell

2022-06-12 22:27:36 UTC

Great resource for ELA Worksheets and Study Guides organized by grade

Jagruti Bhatt-Vocabulary Spelling City

2022-06-15 23:17:39 UTC

When my daughter was in 1st grade, I remember being sent home a newsletter from her teacher stating that she used this website to teach my daughter about important words that should be learned in that grade. Included in this website is word scrambling, a crossword puzzle, and assessments throughout to test the student's spelling knowledge. This is a great resource for students to learn how to spell words that may be challenging and for creating a curriculum in ELA.

Refugee Presentation

swarsiphd — 2022-06-17 06:31:27 UTC

Empowering Refugee Families of Students with Disabilities

swarsiphd — 2022-06-18 17:27:16 UTC

AÑRÁ ROHINGYA (WE ARE ROHINGYA) | Virtual Exhibition

Autism Little Learners

2022-06-18 21:00:21 UTC

My mentor had shared this resource with me. There are tons of visual supports on the website. Some are free and others you have to pay but it is worth it because they are very helpful for the little ones, autistic or not. - Nora

Raheal Hanna

2022-06-18 22:27:35 UTC

This website presents five social justice projects that can educate and empower students.

Raheal Hanna_Irish Hotel Refugee Presentation

2022-06-18 22:29:27 UTC

2022-06-19 03:36:48 UTC

New favorite! Bored Teachers has a-lot on content from other teachers like teacher hacks, best book suggests, teacher podcast, trending educational apps and more.
m.black

Refugee (ppt)

stennisae — 2022-06-19 04:50:59 UTC

Samantha Miggins: Refugee PPT

2022-06-19 04:52:28 UTC

Mike Sivs plan to go to Cambodia with his buddies and to reunited with father and brother

Making the Trip - Nora Wu Refugee Presentation

2022-06-19 05:28:49 UTC

Children of the Great Migration

Refugee Presentation - Jared Thomas

2022-06-19 23:10:07 UTC

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M_Pxp6rGRUaQleonMVsHObMHBvMG4YlaRDLsk68tTh8/edit#slide=id.g11bbcba291a_0_153

Refugee in America - Taciani Dawson

tacianidawson — 2022-06-19 23:44:54 UTC

Refugee presentation

2022-06-20 01:06:38 UTC

Gabrielle Hunter
SPE 527

Raheal Hanna_Anti-racism Reflection_Discussion 1

2022-06-20 02:09:07 UTC

Video #1 / Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning (20:54-21:40)

I found the quote from the featured guest on the first video to be very interesting. It goes as follows:

"Far too many classrooms, particularly for Black and brown learners, are complianced-based. Meaning the teacher has decided where you will sit, how you will sit, how you will learn, how you will take it (education) in. And there are very few supports for changing that. And so being purposeful and motivated means that there is a license to learn the way I (the student) needs to, that I (the student) get to execute the expertise that I (the student) knows about myself (the student) and learning."

I feel that a lot of my foundational education was complianced-based. There wasn't much student input in what we were learning or much effort taken to identify how I as a student learned based upon evidence of my strenghths and talents. The more teachers who understand that purposeful teaching and student motivation lays in letting the student execute thier own knowledge and inside genius, the better learned opportunitiess will exist for both student and educator.

Discussion 1 Reflection - Nora Wu

2022-06-20 02:44:47 UTC

In the video, the curriculum and design specialist at CAST, Allison Posey, and the CAST author, Andratesha Fritzgerald, held a webinar discussion of her book, Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success. They shared many strategies from the book on how to include brown and black learners in the classroom. My takeaway from the video is that UDL and antiracism come hand in hand if we want to support all learners, including those of the minority race. Like Claudette Colvin’s teacher, all educators should provide their learners an environment to explore their interests, find their desire, and build their courage to spark knowledge of wisdom. The analogy of the orange construction barrel Fritzgerald used towards the end of the video was encouraging. She stated that there will be lots of barriers as we try to implement antiracism and UDL in our classroom, but it is only temporary as the orange construction barrels, we see on the road. The path will be completed someday, and our journey will be smoother, but if we hold back and do not take action in moving towards our goal of supporting all learners, injustice will continue.

Refugee, Migrants, and Newcomers-Jagruti Bhatt

2022-06-20 03:09:26 UTC

Rohingya Refugees, Pressure of Child Marriage.

ngregg1 — 2022-06-20 03:31:57 UTC

Refugee presentation-Nytara

6 tips for interacting with children with autism

2022-06-20 12:25:26 UTC

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/topics/pediatrics/2018/09/6-tips-for-interacting-positively-with-children-on-the-autism-spectrum/

I printed this out and passed it out to anyone with interacted with the students in my class with Autism. The articles is short but gives useful tips!

Refuge Presentation

2022-06-20 14:32:51 UTC

Family Involvement

tchacon11 — 2022-06-20 18:17:51 UTC

See saw is a interactive learning platform where students, families and teachers interact with each other.
T.C

smiggins2 — 2022-06-20 18:21:03 UTC

My thoughts about the videos: I found Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald very interesting. This video caused me to question myself and my style of teaching. I asked myself, “Have I sparked a revolution in my classroom?” Am I using UDL to develop our antiracist practices? The video caused me to examine and assess what happens daily and weekly with my students. The video spoke about empowering the learners to be in charge of their learning and the learning environment.

I work at a 97% African American school. I do not have any other race of students in my 2nd-grade classroom but I do expose them to multicultural learning through our ELA, Social Science, and Science lessons. My students are from low-income families that live in the Marshallfield Garden apartments or Evergreen low riser housing. During the first quarter of the school year, I spent time getting to know my students and families. I needed to introduce the students and families to various resources, opened up different lines of communication, and found learning strategies that worked for them. It was important for them to see something different than what they see and have in their environment as well as how to access/use the various resources they have in the classroom/community and environment to communicate their thoughts, ideas, and learning. The message that I desire for my students to receive is that they are masterminds and are capable of learning despite their environment, i.e. poor living conditions, and drug and gang-infested neighborhoods. I want them to understand that some may just express their learning differently. That is why my classroom name is Miggins Masterminds.

In all honesty, UDL is needed in the classroom, but I don’t believe that the Board of Education wants this form of learning implemented into the classroom or curriculum. This type of learning is a constructivist style of teaching and learning and I believe that the BOE prefers a positivist style of teaching and learning according to the curriculums that they have offered and required the educators to use.

Refugee Presentation - Taylor Koch

2022-06-20 19:49:33 UTC

Migrants, Newcomers and Refugees presentation -Kershea Cademartori

2022-06-20 20:29:50 UTC

Refugee Presentation -- Kristina Garcia

2022-06-20 23:20:52 UTC

Sandhya Rani (Sandy)

2022-06-20 23:24:38 UTC

Video # 1: Sharing Stories: Antiracism and Universal Design for LearningThis is a great presentation! It emphasizes the responsibility to challenge mindsets and systems that stifle Black and Brown learners. I liked the tips at the end of the video about UDL; where Universally designed lessons will make class safer for all students but especially black and brown learners. I also liked the powerful quote from the book "Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning" by Andratesha Fritzgerald “We cannot, in good conscience or good teaching, stand by and watch another generation be marginalized because we don't take action. Inaction is agreement. Inaction is racism. Inaction is injustice. Inaction is inhumane. Inaction is not an option”.

2022-06-20 23:31:19 UTC

Sandy

My Friend has Down Syndrome by

2022-06-20 23:32:57 UTC

-- Kristina Garcia

Nino Wrestles the World

2022-06-20 23:35:05 UTC

This is a great book to read aloud for your students on Dia del Nino! -- Kristina Garcia

G. Hunter Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald

2022-06-21 00:40:02 UTC

The video "Sharing Stories: Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning has a compelling and moving message. When the speaker Ms. Fritzgerald, asked, "Have you brought the revolution?" to your place, It made me think about my purpose as an educator. Have I done enough to spark a revolution with students and other educators? I want to believe that I have brought positive changes to the lives of my young students and other educators. My students are African Americans who all live in public housing buildings. I bought multiple books for my classroom because it is critical for African American children to see themselves and their life experiences represented in stories. I know how vital representation is. I have brought some revolution to my school by ensuring I go at the best pace for all my students learning styles. I also go against the curriculum and choose alternative books, videos, and other means of educating materials that are more relevant and meaningful to my students. As an educator, I will continue to promote a culturally responsive learning environment.

2022-06-21 01:25:43 UTC

Refugee Presentation -Olivia O'Donovan

2022-06-21 01:28:52 UTC

After watching the videos provided, I was able to get a clear understanding of both The Universal Design for Learning and understanding Differentiating Instruction. In the first video, It talks about how important it is to set up an environment where black and brown students can feel safe and actually believe in their brilliance. As an educator, you must give them the opportunities to thrive in a way that best fits them. In order to do that, it is important to allow options to allow them to demonstrate their knowledge. In the video the Woman presenting this webinar explains how after reading the story of Romeo and Juliet her teacher gave the class 9 project options. She explained one way was to draw, dress up as a character and even rap. She explained how she rapped to one of Dr. Dre’s songs. As we listened to her explain this, you could feel the sense of belonging. The teacher allowed her to find success in something that was also culturally appropriate to her. Hearing this inspired me. I also thought it was interesting to hear that no one is born “woke,” but you will always find something that awakens you.

The next three videos really explained the difference between UDL and differentiated instruction. I was very impressed with the dinner party analogy. It made both concepts very clear, yet with a twist. The UDL model allows options for all students. The “buffet” option at the dinner party. This gives them a chance to demonstrate their knowledge with options. Some may have stronger areas and this allows them to showcase their brilliance in one category rather than another. In order to implement the UDL model it is crucial that educators are flexible. Students do not all learn in the same ways. As an educator, we must always remember that options are key. With differentiating instruction, the teacher has a common goal but may give different students two options. In the video the teacher explains that through weeks of assessments she was able to see where students were in the comprehension areas. As she knew this, she gave different assignments to different students. One assignment being harder than the other. The different tiers also allow for instruction to be presented in different ways to better adapt to the learning of the different students.

Olivia O'Donovan

Refugee Presentation - Krista Austin

2022-06-21 03:16:29 UTC

Krista Austin - Great book about not everyone likes hugs, easy read for PreK

2022-06-21 03:20:16 UTC

Krista Austin - UDL and Antiracism thoughts

2022-06-21 04:58:42 UTC

Anti-racism and UDL

I enjoyed listening to Andratesha Fritzgerald discuss her book and work on applying anti-racism to UDL. The discussion with the CAST moderator began with the summary of her main idea: teachers need to work toward UDL to create environments “where learners feel safe, and they feel they belong.” At a glance, that is an “of course!” statement, but as the speaker/author pointed out a lot of traditional USA education is “compliance based.” Historically, teachers have made all the decisions and controlled everything about the education experience. This is certainly how I grew up in education. I liked learning about Claudette, the 15-year-old who was the first to refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus and thinking about her having a teacher that helped her find that spark and strength to make the first pivotal step which had far reaching positive consequences. Another key takeaway for me was the quote: “honor is an accelerant”. I think of this statement as meaning that showing respect and appreciation for students’ cultures and experiences helps to build trust and relationships more rapidly. The talk made me think a lot about how much a teacher can send messages to students through their class and material designs, even unintentionally—the messages can be positive or sadly very negative. We must make students empowered to know themselves and show what they know in ways that work best for them. To me, these are also a wonderful lifelong skill that reaches far beyond the classroom. Knowing your own strengths and preferences, and advocating for yourself is a also huge skill for the workplace or even relationships! As Ms. Fritzgerald pointed out at the end of her talk (using the orange barrel analogy), redesigning education to include choices for students, involving the students in learning their own preferences and giving such flexibility will initially take a lot of work for educators. But as she points out, the “orange barrels” don’t last forever, eventually the new UDL system will not require so much extra effort for the teacher. Krista Austin SPE 527 - Spring 2022

2022-06-21 05:01:19 UTC

Refugee Presentation
M. Black

2022-06-21 05:06:49 UTC

In the video Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning, Andratesha Fitzgerald provide wonderful insight of what a classroom environment would be like if schools combine Antiracism and UDL. She provided great strategies like acknowledging every student learning abilities, making students fill welcome and valued, and providing students a positive outlook on their capabilities. One thing that really stuck with me is when she spoke about making sure that the classroom environment isn’t compliance based, because it promotes oppression. I have seen first-hand that compliance base environments places fear and doubt onto children, which in returns causes their minds to shut down to any learning. I also like how she spoke about designing classroom environments that supports students’ confidence to show you what they know, in order to encourage and expands learner.

In the second video The Dinner Part Analogy, she used a dinner party as an example for implementing Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. Instead of stressing about what wedding guest will or can/cannot eat, providing a buffet will allow guess to choose to food they like, can or want to eat. When comparing this to students we have to anticipate and predict the variability of our students interests, wants or needs by providing them various learning tasks that fosters their ability to learn and encourage learning by creating firm goals and flexible means.

In the two differentiating instruction videos they explain how teachers need to differentiate content despite having to follow curriculum content. They discussed the ways to provide differentiation for students like developing lessons for students that provide a variety of learning task that have different complexity. Therefore, not providing every student the same level task, but providing task that students can succeed and yet be challenged to explore further in there learning.

Intentional IEP Goals - Taciani Dawson

tacianidawson — 2022-06-21 15:15:54 UTC

https://www.theintentionaliep.com/fb-iepgoalbanks/

This link should help teachers design intentional IEP goals.

Jared Thomas - Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning

2022-06-21 15:25:46 UTC

Sharing Stories: Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald

This was a great presentation! I learned a lot and was reminded of many things that I have read in books by Ibram X. Kendi, Ijeoma Oluo, and Robin DiAngelo. I really liked that Ms. Fritzgerald is approaching antiracism specifically in an educational context and by incorporating UDL. I am very interested in reading her book as well!

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain

2022-06-21 18:43:38 UTC

Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their social-emotional learning, developing empathy, and building resilience. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world.

The Way I Feel uses strong, colorful, and expressive images which go along with simple verses to help children connect the word and the emotion. Children will learn useful words giving parents, teachers, and caregivers many chances to open conversations about what’s going on in their child’s life.

Recommended by parents, teachers, and mental health professionals, The Way I Feel is a valuable addition to anyone's library.

-Kara Stonewall

My take on the Antiracism and Universal Design for learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald by Shanika Maggette

2022-06-23 19:27:56 UTC

As for the video antiracism and universal design for learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald I learned so much, there were so many ideas I was ready to implement inside my classroom. I am currently in the process of ordering cap and gowns to take pictures of all my students, so they can themselves in a form of success. We are requested to show how all our students will be successful, and for students to see themselves in a cap and gown in second grade gives them something to look forward to soon. Thank you for that video it was very enlightening.

Refugee Presentation by: Shanika Maggette

2022-06-23 19:30:27 UTC

12 Essential Books for Teaching Kids With Autism

2022-06-23 23:51:55 UTC

Even though we've learned a ton in recent years about how to support autistic students in our classrooms, meeting their needs can still be quite difficult. We occasionally struggle with students who have been diagnosed with autism due to their varied learning methods and sensory requirements.

Some preferred resources are listed below. Some of the books on this list can be used in the classroom as resources and as experimental teaching techniques. Others are narrative and created to assist individuals with neurotypical development in comprehending what it's like to view the world from the perspective of autism. In either case, if you work with students who have autism, you should have at least one (or five!) of these books in your library.
Click on link to view all 12 books.
https://www.weareteachers.com/12-essential-books-teaching-kids-autism/

Trina J.

Anti-Racism Reflection- K. Stonewall

2022-06-24 00:54:27 UTC

I enjoyed the Antiracism and UDL video. One thing that stood out the most is that we must speak up for our students, we have to empathize with our students, and create a learning environment that is comfortable for all students. Another takeaway, everyone in the classroom is expected to teach and share. We can all learn something from one another, but we must create an environment that students will be comfortable to showcase their gifts and talents.

Refugee Presentation: By K. Stonewall

2022-06-24 00:57:48 UTC

Anti-Racism Reflection -- Kristina Garcia

2022-06-24 15:30:24 UTC

The videos, “What is UDL?” and “Sharing Stories: Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning,” allowed me to explore more closely how UDL has shifted over time and how racism affected the role of education. Through the framework of UDL, students are given a more active role in their learning as they become self-directed in determining what works best based on how they learn. They are provided more resources to explore their learning and take responsibility of what they learn in the classroom. Although differentiated instruction is great as a guide for students to explore their abilities, UDL is more determined to make the learner become more active in how they want to learn and demonstrate their learning. The Antiracism video discussed the importance of being an advocate for our students and creating an environment that allows them to feel comfortable in the classroom. In doing so, our students will feel encouraged to learn and grow academically.

2022-06-24 23:20:38 UTC

ODonnell

O'Donnell

2022-06-25 02:41:38 UTC

Unless you believe teaching and education should be exclusionary, what other arguments are there to be counter- UDL? That’s the thing though, even our beliefs – assumptions, perceptions – what have you, maybe even that still underlies the ideology of UDL.

I go to a University where my rights in regards to learning disorders just simply aren’t protected. Even despite the fact that my professors mostly have a doctorate degree where you’d assume they’d be the least likely to reinforce ableism. This control is especially felt once you decide to pursue higher education. This “license to learn” really ends up coming down to the individual teacher or professor – which is scary. It’s a lot of power. And until federal laws are put into place, you can just expect that people will take advantage of antiracist practices – or any practices of intersections of identities of inequality.

SPE 527 Refugee Kids M. Washington

2022-06-25 17:30:30 UTC

M. Washington

Refugee, Migrants and Newcomers- “Lost child: Sayon's Journey”- Stephanie Tapia

2022-06-25 22:03:23 UTC

Janielle Henderson

2022-06-26 21:02:53 UTC

I think the video on Antiracism and UDL shed light on a very important topic. Sometimes as educators, assumptions are made about a student's capabilities or lack thereof. The implementation of UDL ultimately helps provide students with the necessary skills and strategies needed to approach their learning. In reality, all people are different, each student is different, and everyone learns differently. Therefore, when instructing students and providing one-on-one support, it is essential to allow students to be in control of their own learning. They should have choices in their daily instruction, activities, and routines such as how they learn, where they sit, and how they sit.
I personally think it's sad that this video had to be put into the context of the necessity of using UDL for brown and black learners. I think more teachers need to be trained on how to be culturally responsive inside their classrooms with black and brown students. We need to create environments in which children feel comfortable, powerful, empowered, and fearless during their learning journey. UDL can help teachers practice antiracism, as well as antidiscrimination. A student who is verbally encouraged and provided with the needed support and assistance will feel like he/she can do anything, and essentially it will be true because that is how the classroom is set up In my opinion, most of the UDL practices pertaining to engagement, representation, action, and expression should be universally implemented across school systems to ensure that all students receive a quality education and receive the support needed to academically succeed. Allowing students to exercise their voice, build their independence, and take accountability for their own learning will help them grow personally and academically. They will feel valued and therefore put forth more effort to be successful.
I love the idea of a destination mentioned by Andratesha Fritzgerald. Once I started speaking to my students about transitioning to 2nd grade, and the skills needed to continue to advance to the next level, their language and focus changed. They started expressing "I want to practice my handwriting so I can write in cursive in 2nd grade. I want to become fluent in reading so I can read on my own in 2nd grade. I need to know my sight words because as I go to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc . the words I will learn will build off of the words I am already supposed to know." I truly saw the difference the language I used in class made; a huge impact on the desire to learn more, do their best, and grow was fostered by some motivational words and affirmations.
I also appreciate the acknowledgment of multiple means of representation. In my classroom next year, I will provide my students will print, audio, and videos to ensure they understand the expectations or the new concepts being introduced. This will help my students feel confident and in control of their learning.

Lusi Antilaf-Solis Reflection

2022-06-27 02:05:34 UTC

Watching this video explaining how educators can use their influence and authority in a classroom to promote antiracism within UDL standards was inspiring. I was moved by Ms. Fritzgerald's passion and knowledge behind the writings in her book and her hope for the future. As someone who considers herself an ally to every marginalized group of people in the United States, the fact that this video was being broadcast all over the world to educators made me hopeful that we are the generation of teachers that look at and see our black and brown students as capable instead of through a deficit lens. As a first year teacher, I can relate to what she was saying about 'setting the table' for all students, all capabilities, all passions, and all races. Whenever I introduced a book about a different culture, there was always one or two voices that often went unsung that would light up and relate. I hope to display more books like reflect more students in my classroom, even if I do not have a student of color, I want to show my white students that their stories exist, and are celebrated. Learning can be a curve in itself, I hope to structure classrooms that are accessibly and comfortable for the diverse learners and a culturally diverse population as well. I am proud to be a second generation Latina educator in Chicago because I grew up seeing schools inadvertently diminish or stereotype black children. I want to be a positive change in the world and I can't think of a better place to begin than in my classroom. I loved this video and discussion and will be ordering the book to read at the beach this summer. Thank you

Because by Mo Willems

2022-06-27 02:10:47 UTC

I read this book to my students during our last week of school. I love the message of the story, the author shows us how those who follow their passions influence others to do the same and how it can have a domino effect that impacts the world around us. Great read for second graders, and is suitable for (according to Amazon) 3-7 year olds.

Daisy Tobon

2022-06-27 03:45:03 UTC

Antiracism and UDL

Watching the Antiracism and UDL for learning for Andratesha Fritzgerald was very eye-opening and informative. Personally, I found it quite sad that this video had to be made in the first place – we should all have anti-racism ideologies and create anti-racist classroom environments; however, that’s not the America that we live in today. Listening to Ms. Fitzgerald talk about Claudett was extremely moving and reflective. Claudett was a 15-year-old black student who refused to give up her seat to a white reporter. She was in a classroom environment that engaged, interest her, and taught her about her own right, civil rights, and the history before her. It was because her teacher provided a culturally responsive environment that encouraged her to advocate for herself. This is something that I aspire to do for my students – provide an environment where they feel safe, respected, and inspired to learn through a culturally responsive curriculum. To do so – Fitzgerald emphasized the importance of UDL. We are so used to the education system that contains our students in a box – in a box that is controlled by teachers, where students learn how we want to or how we think it’s best. With this, they perceive a negative mindset and perspective about themselves. Yet, that is not the case. Fritzgerald states that we need to create an environment that fits their needs. She states UDL antiracism learning is helping students find those strategies that work for them and allow the environment to be transformed to their needs. A strategy that she gives us is to let our students express themselves and what they know through their own way of interests, such as blogging, podcasts, drawing etc. This empowers our students by letting them know that they are capable of success – we just need to mold our environment and curriculum to them. After watching this, I really want to read her book over the summer to implement an anti-racist UDL way of learning in my classroom.

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Identifying Functions of Behavior

dmurakishi — 2022-11-22 21:46:40 UTC

Here is some helpful information when identifying the cause of behaviors and resources on how to intervene.

Autism Clinical Center

2023-02-27 18:42:49 UTC

Appointments are scheduled via referral by a patient’s primary care physician
The Autism Clinical Center is located within the Child and Family Development Center 4444 Forest Park Ave Suite 2600 St. Louis, MO. 63108 Website: http://wuchild.wustl.edu/acc

Picture Book Analysis

2023-02-27 22:36:14 UTC

Resources

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Evaluating 3 Books for Critical Literacy

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Disability Themes in Children's Literature

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Three Read-Alouds for Critical Literacy

2023-03-06 04:27:18 UTC

Critical Literacy

2023-03-06 05:59:12 UTC

Children's Literacy Through a Disability Lens

2023-03-06 17:21:33 UTC

Social Justice Book on Women

swarsiphd — 2023-03-08 20:53:46 UTC

https://socialjusticebooks.org/womens-history-month-book-every-day/

Analyzing Children's Literature

2023-03-12 18:32:31 UTC

Three of my favorite current social justice books for early childhood and why I think they should be in every classroom library.

Analyzing Children's Literacy

2023-03-13 20:18:09 UTC

Critical Literacy: Disability Themes in Children's Literature

2023-03-14 23:48:51 UTC

Reflection on: Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

shakem39 — 2023-03-23 03:07:21 UTC

Melody moved me. I love that her ambition, passion for learning, and not giving up were extraordinary. The cards are stacked against her, but she finds a way to shine. She has an impressive motivation to be the best she can be. She worked extremely hard to learn Elvira (Medi-Talker). Then she blew out all the kids in the general education class for a national completion called Whiz Kids. She didn't let the students who left her behind stop her driving when going to Washington, DC. Yes, she was hurt but she kept being the best she could be. Her story was so intriguing that I purchased the sequel, "Out of My Heart." I have not read it yet, but I hope to see great success. I feel that Melody will conquer the world and break the stereotype of individuals with cerebral palsy.

The most powerful part of the book is when Melody gets her Medi-Talker. She named it Elvira, after her favorite song. Elvira was able to be custom-fitted to Melody's needs. Melody no longer needs to point to individual words to talk. Melody worked with Mrs. V on creating phrases. Melody was able to select the voice. She was so excited to tell her mom that she loved her. She can be involved in a conversation with Rose and other people in her life. She was able to show how motivated, intelligent, witty, and creative she is. Melody's mom didn't have to assume what Melody was thinking.

I was upset with Rose and Mr. D in this book. I thought Rose was a true friend to Melody. They appeared to have a great connection. However, peer pressure got in the way of their friendship. Rose knew students were meeting up before going to Washington, DC, for breakfast. Rose could have called to let her know. But I am even more upset with Mr. D. He is the adult and the teacher! How dare he omits one of the students on his Whiz Kid team! This book was written from the point of view of Melody. However, I would like to know Rose and Mr. D's viewpoints. Did they not like that she was getting the spotlight from the media? Were they embarrassed to make it to nationals with a student with cerebral palsy? It just breaks my heart that they did not see her as an intelligent and resourceful team member.

Critical Analysis of Children's Literature

2023-03-26 21:29:12 UTC

IEP vs IFSP

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Carla Christensen

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Promoting Positivity

2023-04-13 16:18:01 UTC

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/mental-health/article/promoting-childrens-social-emotional-well-being

I chose this website due to all the resources for promoting children's social and emotional well-being. As a parent and educator, it is vital to know how your student feels, what they like or dislike, and their needs. I want to assist my student(s) with any challenges they face.
Whether it pertains to my classroom environment needing proper material or equipment required for a student, I also want to help parents and provide them with resources that I come across.
This link has several other articles that help promote and support students and families.

SM Educating Young Children with Disabilities: The Challenge.

2023-04-14 17:15:24 UTC

Interventions:
• Increased opportunity for group work and participation
• Improved use of learning aids made out of local resources.

SEL for all in schools

2023-04-15 17:51:39 UTC

Autism video for preschoolers

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Ramos, T. M. (2022, March 8). Challenges for teachers in special-needs-inclusive classrooms. We Have Kids. Retrieved April 16, 2023, from https://wehavekids.com/education/Top-Challenges-Teacher-Face-in-Special-Needs-Inclusive-Classrooms

co-teaching collab between SPED and GEN ED teachers

sramirez303 — 2023-04-16 15:24:50 UTC

This article reminded me of some of the challenges educators face in providing an inclusive, and supportive learning environment for children with disabilities. It provides strategies to help with these barriers.

Person-First Language Advocacy

2023-04-16 19:42:41 UTC

I chose the article below because it focused on person-first terminology. The family was surprised to learn that their child had Down syndrome at his birth. While they were shocked by the diagnosis, the family chose to see the child first rather than the diagnosis. They are true advocates and allowed his diagnosis to raise more awareness. Micah’s mom now creates videos for all families that have faced the same diagnosis to share that their feelings are valid and the journey will be long but celebrate the child and what the child will accomplish!

L. Kochan

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Access and Inclusion talk

campbellyolandam — 2023-04-16 23:09:35 UTC

Person-First Vs. Identity-First Language for Discussing Disabilities

2023-04-16 23:21:50 UTC

Every child belongs

2023-04-17 04:05:14 UTC

This article is about how to create a welcoming space for children with disabilities. It gives ideas about how to modify your lesson plans and environment.

Childcare Challenges for Families

2023-04-17 16:38:12 UTC

Racism

swarsiphd — 2023-04-18 00:54:12 UTC

https://www.yahoo.com/news/japanese-american-author-calls-scholastic-225425563.html

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Parent Involvement

2023-04-19 23:17:23 UTC

Although this is more of a promotion for the program itself, I felt the parents in the video did a great job talking about the experience they have had with an early childhood aged child with special needs in a program, their feelings of having a child with special needs and celebrations.

2023-04-21 03:25:54 UTC

I chose this article, What Parents Have to Teach us About Their Dual Language, because it pertains to getting to know your families, which is valuable to establishing relationships between families and educators. It gives some questions to ask families. The answers can be used to inform practice and create a classroom environment where dual language learners are supported. I think this article relates to both the family engagement and cultural awareness themes in chapter 2 of our reading.

2023-04-21 21:16:34 UTC

Partnering with families of children

2023-04-22 01:20:21 UTC

Some early childhood teachers may feel overwhelmed
and unprepared to have a child with special needs in their
care. However, it is imperative that they learn about the special education process so they can support families in the
myriad decisions they will face about their child’s education.

2023-04-22 16:18:05 UTC

Building Relationships with Families

sramirez303 — 2023-04-22 17:57:21 UTC

I wanted to share this Ted Talk by Megan Olivia Hall because she explains the importance of having communication with parents and the impact it can have on students overall. She discusses the opportunity gap and how a simple phone call to parents about their child can help close this gap.

2023-04-23 02:32:18 UTC

Collaborating with Families

campbellyolandam — 2023-04-23 20:01:10 UTC

Building relationships with families of children with special needs.

2023-04-23 20:28:38 UTC

This article is about how important it is to build relationships with the families of the children in your program, especially those with special needs.

Autism Diagnosis When Denial Helps

dmurakishi — 2023-04-23 21:08:36 UTC

https://www.acesaba.com/aba/autism-diagnosis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=autism-diagnosis

Culturally Responsive Teaching

2023-04-23 23:23:22 UTC

I chose this article because my school district has been focusing on Culturally Responsive Teaching as a district wide goal. I have been on a Culturally Responsive Teaching committee and have worked to implement strategies with other teachers. This article was helpful in explaining what Culturally Responsive Teaching is and what strategies to use within the general education classroom.

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In Partnership with Families

opanmunee — 2023-04-23 23:26:26 UTC

Article: "Family-Centered Care for Children With Developmental Disabilities: Moving From Conceptual Models to Effective Practice" by Barry S. Solomon and Alan W. Schreiber (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4067034/) - This article discusses the importance of family-centered care for children with disabilities, and provides recommendations for healthcare providers and educators to implement effective practices.
Video: "Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education" by Harvard Graduate School of Education (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7rT1-1Rcm8) - This video explores the benefits of family engagement in early childhood education and provides strategies for educators to build positive relationships with families and involve them in their child's learning.
Article: "Collaboration Between Early Childhood Educators and Families of Children with Disabilities" by Abigail H. Gewirtz and Beth A. Houskamp (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10882-017-9553-2) - This article examines the importance of collaboration between educators and families of children with disabilities, and provides recommendations for building effective partnerships.
Video: "Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education: A Shared Responsibility" by Head Start (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zwbd5pNaww) - This video highlights the importance of family engagement in early childhood education and provides examples of effective family engagement practices.

I hope these resources are helpful in further exploring the importance of family-centered practices in supporting young children with disabilities and their families.

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Individualized Education Programs Tips for teacher ( Sandra Molano)

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icardenas0812 — 2023-04-27 14:27:15 UTC

Mock IEP for transition

sramirez303 — 2023-04-27 23:58:52 UTC

The video I am sharing is a mock IEP meeting between family and professionals. I wanted to share this video because it really went step by step of what occurs in an IEP meeting. As someone who has never been in an IEP meeting, that is something that does scare me and I would love to have more experience with. This video helps provide information of what to expect and how to respond to family concerns and perhaps even refusal for certain services or recommendations.

Parent involvement

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jocelynkollathchilson — 2023-04-30 17:55:01 UTC

This article talks about ways to involve families in creating an IEP for their child.

jocelynkollathchilson — 2023-04-30 18:00:57 UTC

This resource is useful for understanding progress monitoring on IEP goals.

IEPs explained (for parents)

dmurakishi — 2023-04-30 21:41:27 UTC

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/iep.html

Disproportionate Identification of Students of Color in Special Education

2023-05-01 00:08:44 UTC

Children of color, especially boys, may be either overidentified or underidentified disproportionately. It further discusses that black children may be identified as being delayed instead of correctly identified with dyslexia or ADHD.

Scaffolding

kyratermini — 2023-05-01 02:33:21 UTC

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/scaffolding-lessons-six-strategies-rebecca-alber

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FBA / BIP

2023-05-02 02:55:56 UTC

Parents engagement in IEPs

2023-05-02 03:33:24 UTC

AT for writing in Preschool

sramirez303 — 2023-05-07 14:41:05 UTC

The video I wanted to share shows quick but very informative ways to use adaptive technology for writing in a preschool setting. I wanted to share this video because it shows the different tools that can be used to assist students in their pre-writing skills. This is a great way to see the various tools in action and consider the use of technology in the classroom.

jocelynkollathchilson — 2023-05-07 16:53:34 UTC

This is an example of use of the Creative Curriculum when designing a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children of differing abilities.

Sensory Play at Home

dmurakishi — 2023-05-07 21:39:42 UTC

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UDL Rubric

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Inclusive Classrooms( Sandra Molano)

2023-05-13 21:51:52 UTC

By adapting learning for all children, so that they have equal access to learning.

10 Strategies to Build on Student Collaboration in the Classroom

dmurakishi — 2023-05-14 19:05:56 UTC

Accommodating children with diverse needs in the dramatic play area.

2023-05-14 20:43:49 UTC

Advice for making accommodations to help children with diverse needs navigate the dramatic play area.

jocelynkollathchilson — 2023-05-15 04:47:24 UTC

https://youtu.be/cFtg2xub10EI

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The resource I am including this week is the documentary entitled Including Samuel.

This documentary was introduced to our school during our spring retreat. I really enjoyed the documentary of a little boy with cerebral palsy through the eyes of himself, his father, mother, brother and teachers. The intimate thoughts from the parents and older brother are very insightful and truly hit home with what challenges, struggles and joys they find in their everyday lives.

2023-05-19 02:36:14 UTC

https://blog.brookespublishing.com/5-universal-practices-to-support-young-childrens-positive-behavior/#:~:text=5%20Universal%20Practices%20to%20Support%20Young%20Children%E2%80%99s%20Positive,THE%20HANDOUT%20...%207%20GET%20THE%20BOOK%20

2023-05-19 23:22:39 UTC

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Social and Emotional Development ( sandra Molano)

2023-05-20 17:31:49 UTC

This article tells us about the importance of The social and emotional development that each child has refers to the ability to create and maintain meaningful relationships with adults and other children. This helps the child's first years of life to strengthen good mental health that helps development and healthy growth.

jocelynkollathchilson — 2023-05-21 20:07:33 UTC

Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies

dmurakishi — 2023-05-21 23:49:36 UTC

How to handle tantrums

2023-05-22 00:21:32 UTC

Dr Becky Bailey gives advice for helping a child work through a tantrum.

jocelynkollathchilson — 2023-05-22 02:45:43 UTC

https://youtu.be/I2oCE1tfl3c

icardenas0812 — 2023-05-23 15:53:50 UTC

Indoor Gross Motor Activities

icardenas0812 — 2023-05-23 15:54:09 UTC

https://youtu.be/I2oCE1tfl3c

2023-05-26 00:15:26 UTC

Self-care Routines and trouble with Motors Skills ( Sandra Molano)

2023-05-26 22:52:27 UTC

Trouble with motor planning can make it hard to do basic routines, like getting dressed or brushing teeth. (This can also be a problem for kids who struggle with executive function.) But there are ways to help.

kyratermini — 2023-05-27 03:14:56 UTC

Brain Breaks

dmurakishi — 2023-05-28 16:28:06 UTC

https://minds-in-bloom.com/20-three-minute-brain-breaks/

kyratermini — 2023-05-28 23:45:28 UTC

Children and movement

2023-05-29 02:15:56 UTC

OT/PT/ST Resources

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icardenas0812 — 2023-06-02 15:55:16 UTC

Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities - Graduate Programs for Educators
Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities - Graduate Programs for Educators

icardenas0812 — 2023-06-02 15:55:23 UTC

Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities - Graduate Programs for Educators

jocelynkollathchilson — 2023-06-03 21:26:20 UTC

Communicating with Preschoolers

2023-06-04 03:59:38 UTC

Talking and listening to your preschooler to help build their communication skills.

Ensuring that Instruction Is inclusive for Diverse Learners ( Sandra M)

2023-06-04 17:12:15 UTC

When students with learning differences are placed in the general education classroom, they often receive accommodations and services. However, when such accommodations are combined with and constrained by a traditional, rigid curriculum, the result can be the opposite of inclusion with. a "typical" student in mind. Often there is a way for all students to learn the material, such as a lecture or slide show.

Delayed Speech & Language

dmurakishi — 2023-06-04 20:20:38 UTC

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/not-talk.html

Communication skills

2023-06-06 01:09:57 UTC

Differences

2023-09-17 22:13:23 UTC

Often times people are different in various ways, whether it be race, culture or religion, you may not at first understand. We should not assume people are mean. Give people the benefit of the doubt before we pass judgement. Often there is a reason for people to act the way they do without us even knowing it.

Empowering Reugee Families of Students with Disabilities

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Using AI

swarsiphd — 2023-10-25 00:03:50 UTC

https://youtu.be/hJP5GqnTrNo?si=W6zv7i_vJKkM58sQ

swarsiphd — 2023-10-25 00:04:15 UTC

https://youtube.com/watch?v=hJP5GqnTrNo&si=W6zv7i_vJKkM58sQ

swarsiphd — 2023-10-25 00:06:08 UTC

https://youtube.com/watch?v=hJP5GqnTrNo&si=W6zv7i_vJKkM58sQ

My Brother Charlie

mmoore965 — 2023-11-08 21:14:19 UTC

Michelle, Paige, and Nora

Just Ask!

mmoore965 — 2023-11-08 21:15:49 UTC

Michelle, Nora, and Paige

Critical Literacy Text Analysis: Disability Visibility: 17 First-Person Stories for Today (grades 9-12)

2023-12-09 04:57:59 UTC

Critical Literacy Text Analysis: Disability Visibility: 17 First-Person Stories for Today (grades 9-12)

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Critical Literacy Text Analysis: Disability Visibility: 17 First-Person Stories for Today (grades 9-12)

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Assessment the UDL & Differentiated Way

2025-06-15 17:58:39 UTC

This week was full of interesting ideas that may be used in Universal Designs of Learning! In the film, they highlighted the legal duties that schools must meet. Schools are required to make testing accommodations for students who qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The video demonstrates various accommodations, including text-to-speech, color masking, and longer time, as well as examining alternate routes. To maintain coherence and efficiency, those handling varied accommodations must receive thorough training.aining. It is vital for parents, educators, and staff to work together to ensure that the strategies are well-informed and and efficient. "UDL is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning based on what we know about the human brain." (Universal Design for Learning|CAST, n.d.) There are three core principles of UDL. These principles are Engagement, representation, and action and expression. Engagement is the "why" of learning. Representation is the "what" of learning, and the action and expression are the "how" of learning. UDL is based on the notion that each learner has a unique learning style, and this framework encourages all educators to work with these unique qualities and help design an experience that works for all. UDL is all about advocating for differentiation among the students within the classroom. Differentiation starts by figuring out what and how the students learn. Additionally, comprehending the optimal learning environment for the student is crucial.

References

Dwyer-Kuntz, T. (2022). UDL in online learning - One size doesn’t fit all. In University of Ontario Insitute of Technology eBooks. https://doi.org/10.51357/ghkl9022

Novak, K. (n.d.). How to universally design grading. Novak Education. https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/how-to-universally-design-grading

Universal Design for Learning|CAST. (n.d.). CAST. https://www.cast.org/what-we-do/universal-design-for-learning/

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Assessment on UDL the Differentiated Way

2025-06-16 06:39:09 UTC

An impactful idea that I gathered from this module is learning about the Universal Design For Learning. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that’’ learning experiences in school, the workplace, and in life are thoughtfully designed ‘’ (CAST, 2025, p. 1). Learning experiences must be beneficial for all learners. Furthermore, UDL is designed to elevate strengths, and to eliminate barriers because everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and thrive (CAST, 2025, p. 1). This makes UDL an impactful tool for learning. UDL guides educators to address diversity in learning through engagement, representation, action, and expression.

Engagement ensures that educators recruit interest, sustain effort, demonstrate persistence, and self-regulation (CAST, 2025, p. 6). Learning must be interesting for students. Representation ensures that there is perception, language, symbols, and comprehension (CAST, 2025, p. 6). UDL ensures that there is something to learn. UDL ensures that action and expression can have some physical action, communication, and executive function (CAST, 2025, p. 6). This is how learning is demonstrated through UDL.

A differentiated resource that is beneficial is the partnership between Cast and some PreK-12 Professionals. This partnership ensures that coaches, teachers, and administrators have some transformational change (Cast, 2025, p. 3). The transformational change can be unique. Educators can implement UDL to assure that knowledge and skills reshape pedagogical practices (Cast, 2025, p. 3). This demonstrates that a partnership between Cast and some PreK-12 Professionals is impactful. This partnership’s objective is to have a system where there are closed achievement gaps, support for English learners and students with IEPS (Cast, 2025, p. 3). This will strength the school culture. For this reason, a partnership between CAST and some PreK-12 Professionals is beneficial.

An assessment that is beneficial for educators is the one that will advance a postsecondary education. This assessment will ensure that students recognize their strengths, develop leadership skills, and that they learn strategies for lifelong learning (UDL, 2025, p. 3). Assessments must prepare students for the real world. This type of assessment will ensure that a wide variety of learners are helped (UDL, 2025, p. 5). Meaning that they will recognize their strengths. Therefore, this demonstrates that an assessment that advances a postsecondary education is beneficial.

References

Cast, O. (2025, June 7). PreK-12 Professional Development . Retrieved from Cast: https://www.cast.org/what-we-do/prek-12-professional-development/

CAST, O. (2025, June 7). UDL Guidelines . Retrieved from Universal Design for Learning : https://www.cast.org/what-we-do/universal-design-for-learning/

UDL, Guidelines. (2025, June 7). Postsecondary Professional Development . Retrieved from https://www.cast.org/what-we-do/postsecondary-professional-development/