Legal frameworks, eligibility criteria, and procedural safeguards governing federal special education and civil rights law. Connects statutory requirements to classroom accommodations, modifications, and individualized support plans.
A highly structured, spreadsheet-themed CST Referral Note-Taking and Decision Template designed as a printable Google Sheet printout. Includes dedicated sections for language dominance, referral refusal justification, proposed versus considered evaluations, and open-ended meeting notes.
An updated one-page guide for teachers regarding SPED testing accommodations, clarifying that board timestamps must align with the Testing Schedule Workbook and using 9am/10am/10:30am as a concrete example.
A completely blank educational document canvas, structured to a standard single-page printable format (720x960px) and ready for custom content creation.
A professional 2-page print-ready Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) eligibility determination protocol. It features comprehensive fields for student information, assessment summaries, educational impact checklists, and a dedicated professional reference section highlighting the ASHA School-Based Eligibility guidelines with the requested URL.
A professionally formatted 504 accommodation list for middle school students, targeting impulsivity and blurting with specific strategies for instruction and testing.
A condensed one-page professional guide for school IEP and CST teams outlining the 5-step process for transitioning students to a less restrictive environment, optimized for single-page printing with Uncommon Schools branding.
A professional and comprehensive psychoeducational report template specifically designed for evaluations focusing on attention and executive functioning. It includes structured sections for demographics, referral reasons, assessment batteries, behavioral observations, cognitive results, and detailed strategic recommendations.
A clean, professional one-page reference guide for general education teachers proctoring students with 1.5x extended time accommodations. It includes visual timing examples, clear FAQ sections on completion rules, and procedures for late or absent students.
A two-page informational handout titled 'Campus Compass' detailing commonly approved college accommodations categorized by disability. It includes specific examples for learning disabilities, ADHD, physical mobility, sensory impairments, and psychological health, along with transition tips for students.
A professional, comprehensive CSE eligibility and service recommendation worksheet designed for Speech-Language Pathologists and CSE committees to determine student qualification for articulation/phonology services. It includes checkboxes for the 6 core criteria, developmental milestones, a severity matrix, and service recommendation guidelines.
A comprehensive 6-week countdown checklist and mission-control style guide for North Carolina school administrators managing EOG testing. Includes week-by-week tasks for data, compliance, tech, and logistics, along with communication templates and a test-day run-sheet.
A unit introducing high school students to essential teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, focusing on workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and Pre-ETS skills.
A comprehensive unit on self-advocacy and the ADA, helping students understand their rights in school, at home, and in the workplace. Students will learn how to navigate IEP accommodations, address non-compliance, and build independence.
A comprehensive suite of resources for high school special education teachers to manage their caseload, internalize IEPs, and establish strong family and co-teaching partnerships during the first month of school.
A collection of specialized support frameworks for high-achieving neurodivergent students, focusing on balancing academic rigor with sensory regulation.
A comprehensive unit focused on preparing students with disabilities for the transition to post-secondary life, emphasizing self-advocacy, legal rights, and strategic disclosure.
A comprehensive 2-week unit designed for autistic students to explore their identity, identify personal strengths and needs, and master self-advocacy skills in school, work, and community settings.
This professional development sequence explores the complex intersection of English language acquisition and special education, focusing on legal requirements, identification challenges, and equitable practices.
This sequence explores the implementation and monitoring of IEPs for 11th-grade students, focusing on data collection, progress reporting, secondary transition planning (ITP), and the ethical balance between legal compliance and educational quality. Students transition from being passive participants to active designers and evaluators of the IEP process.
This sequence equips graduate-level special education students with the systems-thinking and logistical skills required to manage complex caseloads. It covers the mathematical realities of service delivery, the strategic selection of instructional models, master scheduling, and compliance-driven contingency planning.
A comprehensive unit for high school students exploring the collaborative nature of IEP meetings. Students will master the roles of team members, the legal timeline of special education, self-advocacy strategies, and conflict resolution techniques, culminating in a professional mock IEP simulation.
A comprehensive set of resources for high school counselors to guide students with IEPs and their families through the post-secondary transition process, aligned with Texas IDEA and TWC standards.
A comprehensive transition sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on the legal, professional, and practical aspects of using Text-to-Speech (TTS) and other assistive technologies in higher education and the workplace. Students learn to advocate for their rights under the ADA and Section 504 through role-play, professional writing, and portfolio building.
A comprehensive self-advocacy curriculum designed for young adults to navigate school, home, community, and the workplace with confidence. Focuses on personal identity (pronouns), legal rights (ADA/IDEA), and practical communication strategies.
A comprehensive set of tools for teachers and occupational therapists to identify, score, and support students with sensory processing needs. Includes a screening checklist, a simplified scoring guide, and a classroom strategies handout.
A comprehensive Tier 3 behavior support system for a second-grade student with ADHD, focusing on emotion regulation, safe choices, and positive reinforcement through a structured daily check-in/check-out (CICO) process.
This lesson introduces 8th-grade special education students (reading at a 3rd-grade level) to their civil rights, the Bill of Rights, and the process of how a bill becomes a law through simplified language and visual aids.
A comprehensive professional development lesson for Arizona K-8 teachers on Section 504 legal compliance, student rights, and teacher liabilities, presented with an engaging superhero theme in school colors green and yellow. Includes training slides and a quick-reference daily compliance checklist.
A comprehensive lesson for 9th graders exploring the legal frameworks of IDEA and Section 504, helping students understand their rights and the differences between an IEP and a 504 plan.
A comprehensive transition planning lesson designed to help high school students with disabilities successfully navigate the shift to Ontario colleges. Students learn the differences between high school and college accommodations, explore documentation requirements, and research specific college accessibility services.
This lesson prepares 12th-grade special education students for the transition to community college by exploring the shift from IDEA to ADA/Section 504. Students will learn the accommodation process, the importance of self-disclosure, and their role as self-advocates in a post-secondary environment.
A comprehensive framework and unified decision-making guide for CSE members to determine eligibility, severity, and discontinuation of speech-language services.
A graduate-level seminar lesson for future special education teachers comparing IEPs and 504 plans in PK-8 settings through an interactive Myth vs. Fact collaborative trivia game. The lesson includes a high-impact presentation, a professional comparison handout, and an instructor facilitation guide with statutory deep-dives.
A comprehensive training session for high school counselors on facilitating effective 504 review meetings, focusing on legal compliance, standardized testing, and post-secondary transitions.
A multi-day guided exploration for high school juniors in special education to identify their ideal college characteristics, research specific schools, and investigate available campus supports. Students will narrow down their pathways and prepare a final research presentation.
