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Your Summer AI Toolkit : Supporting Your AI Journey
Summer break is the perfect time for special education educators to recharge, but it's also a fantastic opportunity to explore new tools and strategies for the upcoming school year. One area that's rapidly evolving and offering immense potential for special education is Artificial Intelligence (AI). It can all feel very overwhelming especially with the constant evolution of new and improved technology. Below are some tips to guide you as you begin, or continue on your AI jour
Dr. Reneae Staley
Jul 14, 20253 min read


8 Ways to Integrate Data Science into Algebra
If you’re looking to boost relevance in your Algebra lessons without rewriting your entire scope and sequence, these 8 strategies will help you get started.
MacKenzie Blaase
Jul 7, 20252 min read


From Hiding to Shining: Strategies to Support Full Participation in Every Lesson
One of the challenges facing educators today is ensuring that all students are active participants in the learning process. We do that through engaging hands-on activities, as well as through thoughtful class discussions. But, what do you do when you call on a student - even one with a hand raised - and you get one of these responses:
“I forgot.”
“I don’t know.”
“Um.”
No child learns by opting out!
Susan Bryant
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Building Better Behavior
Creating effective classroom behavior expectations can feel overwhelming. While most educators understand the importance of solid classroom management, establishing rules that actually work requires a strategic approach. Here are six proven steps to transform your classroom management experience.
Tracy Harrison
Jun 23, 20252 min read


How to Use Data to Drive Personalized Math Instruction (Without Burning Out)
With the right tools and strategies, you can harness data to personalize instruction without adding hours to your workload. Here’s how to make student data work for you—not the other way around.
MacKenzie Blaase
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Building a Strong MTSS Framework: The FOUR Essential Assessment Elements
Schools and districts can establish strong systems to ensure students receive targeted instruction and support.
Brian Lovell
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Reignite Your Passion for Teaching: Summer Plans to Renew Your Love for Math (and Science)
Summer is the perfect time to rekindle your love for math and science.
William Reed
May 12, 20255 min read


The Growing Need to Support Multilingual Families
For multilingual families, language loss is a real and pressing concern. How do we create a bridge between languages instead of a barrier?
Amanda Crecelius
May 5, 20254 min read


Empowering Educators: On-Demand Behavior Consulting for Student Success
Student behavior is one of the most pressing challenges faced by schools and youth-serving organizations today. From preschoolers to high school seniors, behavior concerns can disrupt learning, overwhelm staff, and prevent students from reaching their full potential.
Dianne McKinley
Apr 23, 20252 min read


5 Powerful Reasons to Use Number Talks in Your Elementary Classroom
Welcome to the world of number talks, where building number sense becomes a daily, dynamic conversation that empowers every student to becom
Betsy Breedlove
Apr 21, 20254 min read


To Use AI with Students – or – Not to Use AI with Students? The Ongoing Debate: AI in the Classroom
As educators, we must ask ourselves: How can we appropriately integrate AI into our classrooms?
William Reed
Apr 14, 20254 min read


Doing More with Less: Why Special Education Program Evaluation Matters Now More Than Ever
Special education programs are more than just mandated services; they are investments in our students' futures.
Dr. Reneae Staley
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Supporting Students During High-Stakes Tests: Strategies for Success
Supporting Students During High-Stakes Tests
April Connelley
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Scaffolding Writing Instruction: 5 Tips for Building Skills Without Lowering Expectations
When writing is the specific learning standard, the goal remains clear: students must demonstrate their ability to write.
Dr. Wendy Wells
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Revitalize Your Passion for Teaching: Self-Care and Reconnecting with Your Subject
By indulging in your subject and engaging in positive habits, you can reignite your passion and maintain a healthy mindset.
William Reed
Mar 10, 20253 min read


5 Top Tips to Ensure Active Learning by Your Students
To prepare students for this modern world, we must shift away from passive, "sit-and-get" instruction and focus on cultivating active learne
William Reed
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Empowering Educators: Professional Development for Teaching and Leadership
Educator PD offers training and learning to boost knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in teaching and leadership.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 30, 20252 min read


What Kind of Teacher Are You? Are you a Conveyor of Knowledge or a Facilitator of Learning?
Are you a Conveyor of Knowledge or a Facilitator of Learning? This thought-provoking question encourages us to reflect on our teaching style
William Reed
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Culturally Responsive Teaching: Enhancing Math Engagement, Understanding, and Fluency
This raises an important question for educators: how can we transform math lessons from monotonous to captivating?
William Reed
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Fostering a Growth Mindset in Schools: Strategies for Educational Leaders
We will delve into the importance of a growth mindset and provide strategies for educational leaders to cultivate it within their schools.
Dianne McKinley
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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