Students play games with gibberish or impossible instructions to practice identifying when a lack of information is the obstacle. They learn specific signals for 'I don't understand.'
A concise, 15-minute professional development workshop for instructional assistants focused on providing equitable testing support for English Learners during end-of-unit assessments.
A comprehensive department meeting presentation for high school English Learner educators focused on finalizing the current academic year and strategic planning for the next based on student performance data.
A focused Orton-Gillingham lesson on reading and spelling two-syllable words containing the 'ar' and 'or' r-controlled vowels, themed around maritime exploration.
A lesson designed for students with IEPs to master multi-step word problems using a structured 'Detective' theme and visual checklists. Students learn to break down complex problems into manageable steps using mixed basic operations.
A behavioral intervention lesson designed to provide a student with immediate, portable visual cues for self-regulation and a framework for accountability after conflict.
A modified unit on international trade designed specifically for students with IEPs, focusing on foundational concepts of buying, selling, and global exchange using symbol-supported text and visual activities.
Focuses on identifying and recognizing five essential public signs encountered in daily life: Exit, Danger, Open, Closed, and Push.
A social boundaries lesson designed for a student who uses PECS and enjoys counting songs. The lesson focuses on identifying safe touches and using numbers to regulate social interactions.
A comprehensive toolkit for supporting a 14-year-old student with autism in school settings, focusing on building emotional resilience and social connections through structured goals and data-driven progress monitoring.
A professional development framework for launching a complex case consultation group designed to move staff from venting to intentional peer-to-peer problem solving.
A high-interest non-fiction reading lesson about the elusive giant squid, designed with clear formatting for 8th-grade students with special needs.
A comprehensive summer review packet designed for students entering 2nd grade, covering essential literacy and math skills to prevent summer slide. This lesson includes a 16-page student workbook, an answer key, and a teacher facilitation guide.
A focused lesson on identifying the subject (who) and object (what) in simple sentences through repetition and pattern recognition.
A comprehensive toolkit designed to help students navigate social interactions with peers. It includes visual aids for reading cues, a safety plan for overwhelming situations, and tools for tracking social growth.
A brief, structured 15-minute check-in designed for students with autism to identify and manage intense emotions using visual supports and a social narrative.
A lesson designed for older students with limited speech to understand and practice appropriate physical boundaries and safe touches with peers. Uses a 'Personal Orbit' metaphor to make abstract social concepts concrete and age-appropriate.
A summer speech therapy program designed to maintain 'L' sound production skills in initial, medial, and final positions through daily 5-minute activities.
A specialized set of resources for tracking and assessing a student's ability to solve complex, multi-step math word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
A summer-themed speech therapy lesson focused on mastering the 'TH' sound in all positions. Includes practice calendars for June, July, and August, plus a parent/teacher guide for correct production techniques.
A summer-themed speech and language homework set for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students, focusing on WH-question comprehension through daily functional activities in June and July.
A summer-themed speech-language resource focusing on WH-questions (Who, What, Where, When, Why) with visual supports for early learners.
A foundational skills lesson focusing on lowercase letter tracing, counting, vowel identification, and simple subtraction through hands-on activities.
A foundational phonics lesson focusing on the 'Magic E' rule (silent e) to help students transition from short vowel to long vowel sounds through visual aids and tactile sorting.
A foundational lesson for special education students on email etiquette and structure, focusing on the difference between formal and casual tones and the essential components of an email.
A review lesson covering Jackie Robinson, David Ortiz, and Jim Abbott, using visual identification to reinforce key facts.
A collection of foundational tools for classroom management and early math skills, including visual routine cards, subtraction practice with number lines, and behavior support boards.
A visually supported lesson about Jim Abbott, a famous pitcher who played with one hand, focusing on his strength and success.
A visually supported lesson about Jackie Robinson's life and legacy, focusing on his courage and the number 42.