This lesson introduces the core concept of making inferences by identifying different types of 'clues' in a text. Students will learn the inference formula and apply it to short, decodable passages to build confidence and accuracy.
A collection of instructional goals and monitoring tools designed to support a 6th-grade student with dyslexia in mastering complex reading inferences, specifically cause-effect and character motivations.
A set of accessible science materials designed for MCAS Alt evidence, focusing on distinguishing between living and non-living things through observation and sorting.
A comprehensive lesson introducing the 'text evidence + schema' formula to master inferring main ideas and author's purpose.
A comprehensive set of resources designed to support students experiencing school avoidance, including SMART IEP goals, instructional strategies for staff, and progress tracking tools for students.
A set of resources designed to gather teacher insights and provide initial social support strategies for a student newly diagnosed with autism.
A comprehensive lesson on self-advocacy, teaching students to identify their learning needs and communicate them effectively using scripts and visual supports. Suitable for diverse learners across elementary through high school settings.
A hands-on financial literacy lesson where students simulate a classroom marketplace to practice budgeting, calculating discounts, and distinguishing between wants and needs.
A creative art-based activity designed for middle school students who are hesitant to communicate verbally. This lesson uses a meteorological metaphor to help students map out their stressors and triggers through drawing rather than direct conversation.
A hands-on, diagnostic-style lesson where middle schoolers identify their cognitive strengths and build personalized systems for organization, time management, and task initiation.
A 15-minute professional presentation for special education staff introducing the 10-week 'System Pilot' executive functioning module. Focuses on the technical 'Pilot' metaphor, system diagnostics, and high-performance optimization strategies for students.
A comprehensive lesson on basic budgeting, financial vocabulary, and mathematical foundations including fractions and simple algebra, designed for special education students.
Connecting the worlds of fractions and decimals. Students learn to visualize parts of a whole and convert between different numerical representations.
A deep dive into multi-digit multiplication and long division using step-by-step visual models. Students transition from conceptual understanding to procedural fluency.
Focused on improving reading fluency through modeled expression and comprehension through strategic text analysis. Students practice identifying main ideas and supporting details in a structured environment.
A comprehensive set of tools and scenarios designed to help middle school students assess and improve their executive functioning skills, specifically focusing on organization, planning, and task initiation.
A simplified introduction to the Magna Carta for special education students, focusing on the limitation of royal power and the birth of basic rights through visual aids and modified texts.
A collection of modified 6th-grade math scope and sequence documents for Tier 2 and Tier 3 student support, focusing on bridging gaps and functional life skills.
A session focused on the art of turn-taking and maintaining balance in a conversation, specifically teaching learners when to stop sharing and how to keep a 50/50 dialogue flow.
A comprehensive review of Wilson Reading System Steps 1 and 2, focusing on closed syllables, digraphs, bonus letters, welded sounds, blends, exceptions, and basic suffixes. This lesson includes a dynamic presentation and a teacher's facilitation guide for interactive practice.
A behavior intervention focused on helping middle and high school students replace aggressive or inappropriate language with effective, professional communication strategies. This lesson provides tools for identifying triggers and 'upgrading' verbal responses in high-stakes situations.
A social-emotional learning lesson using Uno cards to help students distinguish between friends, frenemies, and bullies through game-based scenarios and discussion.
A comprehensive professional diagnostic tool for tracking and analyzing 10 core executive functioning domains, including targeted intervention strategies for identified deficits.