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5 Proven Ways to Build Strong Student Relationships in Your First 30 Days
The first 30 days of school set the tone for the entire year. While lesson planning and classroom setup are crucial, building strong student relationships might be your most powerful tool for classroom success. Research consistently shows that when students feel connected to their teachers, behavioral issues decrease and engagement soars.
Dianne McKinley
5 days ago2 min read


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
Dianne McKinley
Jul 143 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!
Dianne McKinley
Jun 303 min read
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