Focusing on the relationship between literal imagery and abstract meaning, students deconstruct the physical properties of idioms to understand their metaphorical intent.
A structured support framework for students in emotional support programs, focusing on accountability, communication, and clear incentives for success.
A lesson focused on breaking down on-task behavior into a repeatable task chain for high school students to improve self-regulation and independence.
A highly visual lesson explaining photosynthesis using the metaphor of 'making a snack' from the sun. Designed for 1st-grade cognitive levels with simple vocabulary and clear diagrams.
A comprehensive lesson on daily and weekly hygiene routines for high school students with intellectual disabilities. It includes tracking tools and visual supports for independent living.
A comprehensive set of visual tools designed to help students with high anxiety navigate the 'shutdown' response and build resilience against unexpected changes using CBT principles.
A targeted 1:1 session for 11th-grade students to develop sophisticated alternatives to verbal or physical conflict when frustrated. Focuses on 'pivot' strategies that maintain autonomy while reducing escalation.
A preparation lesson for student athletes participating in the Special Olympics at Lexington High School, covering logistics, expectations, and event details.
A fun and engaging life skills lesson focusing on essential daily tasks like grocery shopping, emotional literacy, safety awareness, and money identification.
A functional communication lesson focused on using spatial concepts (in, on, under, over, behind, in front of, next to) within a community navigation context. Designed for AAC users (Touch Chat/Wordpower) to improve following directions and descriptive language.
A comprehensive toolkit for teachers to track, document, and support student English language proficiency growth using TELPAS criteria across all four domains.
A comprehensive lesson on functional reading for everyday survival, focusing on interpreting medication, nutrition, and chemical safety labels for independent living.
A Wilson Step 6 aligned lesson focusing on multisyllabic word division and reading comprehension using a sports journalism article about NFL trades.
A high-school level lesson focusing on conflict resolution (negotiation, mediation) and self-advocacy in workplace and post-secondary settings, specifically designed for students with autism and learning disabilities.
A comprehensive suite of resources designed to help parents and guardians understand the neurobiological roots of dyslexia, its specific impacts on reading development, and common misconceptions. This lesson provides a deep dive into evidence-based information derived from the Massachusetts Dyslexia Guidelines.
A comprehensive staff training module on implementing restorative practices in special education settings, focusing on neurodiversity-affirming approaches and visual supports.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on morphological cues for high school special education students, using visual supports and structured sentence writing to master word endings like -s, -es, -ed, -ing, -er, and -est.
Focuses on the essential skills for living independently, including grocery shopping, meal planning, and maintaining a home.
Guides students through the process of identifying career interests, building a basic resume, and practicing workplace social skills.
Empowers students to understand income, banking basics, and the fundamentals of creating a personal budget.
Adult learners explore the role of a job coach through an interactive slideshow and deep-dive case studies. Participants analyze real-world workplace scenarios to identify how a coach supports professional growth, communication, and independence.
A comprehensive lesson focused on identifying and improving executive functioning skills through self-reflection and strategy building.
A comprehensive set of tools for managing and reducing peer defiance and verbal conflict, focusing on proactive BIP strategies, student-facing visuals, and data collection.
An activity for Mental Health Awareness Month centered on a fictional candy brand that celebrates neurodiversity and high-energy mind traits.
A parallel 5-week intervention for high school English Learners focusing on phoneme segmentation fluency, providing the oral foundation necessary for decoding success.
A multisensory math lesson using frog manipulatives and water-themed visuals to master one-to-one correspondence and number recognition up to ten, specifically designed for learners with cognitive delays.
A collection of 10 rapid-fire executive functioning challenges designed to kickstart focus and mental agility at the start of any session.
A lesson designed to empower students to understand their IEP goals and practice self-advocacy through scenario-based roleplay. Students will learn the 'Blueprinting' method for communicating their needs effectively to teachers and staff.