Strategies for identifying specific learning needs and articulating accommodation requests to educators. Equips students with communication skills to advocate for necessary environmental, academic, and social supports.
In the capstone lesson, students synthesize their scheduling, organization, and data-tracking efforts to prepare a professional presentation for their next IEP meeting. They practice leading the conversation about their own future.
Students take charge of their own progress by learning to track data against their IEP goals. They develop a 'Data Day' routine for self-reflection and objective performance monitoring.
Students tackle the administrative side of education, from permission slips to agenda management. They develop a personal 'compliance system' to stay organized and responsible for their own paperwork.
Students finalize their settings and create a portable 'User Badge.' They practice self-advocacy skills to explain their technical needs to teachers across different classrooms and devices.
Students combine their chosen speed, voice, and visual settings into a final configuration. They test this 'Master Mix' on a nonfiction article and reflect on their ability to focus and understand.
Students investigate visual aids like word-by-word highlighting and masking. They compare reading with 'visual noise' versus a 'spotlight' to find settings that reduce distraction and improve tracking.
Students explore digital voice options including pitch, accent, and gender. They learn to identify which voices help them stay focused and which feel most natural for long-form reading.
Students test different words-per-minute settings to find their 'Goldilocks' zone. They participate in a Speed Racer challenge to understand how speed impacts their auditory processing and memory.
Students learn the art of coordinating conflicting schedules, focusing on the overlap between general education classes and mandated support services. They practice professional communication to resolve these conflicts.
Students demonstrate their independence by setting up their own reading station and using TTS tools without assistance.
Students learn to solve common technical issues like muted sound or unplugged headphones using a simple checklist.
Students learn how to highlight specific words or sentences to be read aloud, moving from single words to full paragraphs.
Learners practice the specific motor skills required to start, stop, and pause the audio while managing volume responsibly.
Students explore the concept of a 'digital reading buddy' and identify the TTS icon or shortcut on their devices.
Students act as project managers to deconstruct the annual IEP/504 cycle, identifying critical deadlines and mapping out their own educational timelines.
A lesson designed for 5th-grade students who are Hard of Hearing, focusing on the essential life skill of requesting repetition and clarification. It features a modified 'Telephone' game based on kitchen instructions and provides differentiated pathways for varying levels of independence.
A 30-minute lesson designed for 8th graders to practice self-advocacy by using a pre-taught signal to request help during challenging academic 'drills'. The lesson uses an athletic metaphor to frame frustration as a hurdle to be cleared with the right 'playbook' strategy.
Practical application of advocacy skills for IEPs, workplace issues, and home independence, culminating in a final assessment.
Focuses on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), legal rights, and applying those rights to real-world scenarios in school and work.
Introduces the concept of self-advocacy, identifying areas where advocacy is needed, and understanding the personal importance of speaking up.
A comprehensive three-hour lesson designed for an adult female with disabilities, focusing on time management for personal satisfaction, exploring social clubs, and building independence through activity planning.
Esta lección utiliza personajes de animales para ayudar a un estudiante de segundo grado a comprender su propio cerebro único y apreciar los diferentes "superpoderes" que se encuentran en todos.
A comprehensive behavioral intervention kit designed for 2nd grade students to improve self-regulation, interpersonal skills, and decision-making during school transitions and peer interactions.
A set of visual supports designed for a kindergarten student to manage behavior through scheduled breaks and a structured reward system for visits with the Assistant Principal.
A 1-hour lesson designed for young adults with cognitive impairments, focusing on self-advocacy skills for the workplace, including identifying strengths, communicating needs, and understanding basic rights.
A social story and behavior guide designed to help students understand and practice expected behaviors during school assemblies and presentations in the gym.
A 30-minute interactive group lesson for 1st-grade students with autism focused on understanding and maintaining personal space using visual supports and AAC modeling.
A comprehensive trauma-informed support package for a 6th-grade student, focusing on emotional regulation, executive functioning, and classroom re-engagement. This collection provides tools for both the student and the educators to foster a safe and productive learning environment.
A 2-hour introductory lesson for adults with disabilities at an elementary level focused on understanding self-advocacy, identifying personal needs, and practicing speaking up.
A lesson focused on teaching students with intellectual disabilities how to identify feelings of frustration and use appropriate social strategies to ask for help in the classroom.
This lesson helps students identify physical symptoms of illness and practice communicating how they feel to trusted adults. Students will learn specific phrases to use and practice matching symptoms with appropriate actions.
A life skills lesson designed for special education students to identify symptoms of illness and practice communicating how they feel to trusted adults. The lesson uses clear visuals and simple scenarios to build independence in healthcare communication.
A comprehensive lesson for high school students with intellectual disabilities to explore and compare post-secondary education routes, focusing on personal preferences, support needs, and practical considerations like cost and location.
A first-meeting transition session designed to build rapport and gather information about a student's future goals for school, career, and independent living through a low-pressure, visual 'blueprint' theme.
A two-hour session focused on transitioning from passive time-use to active daily planning, exploring community opportunities, and setting personal goals for engagement.
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 lesson designed for high school special education students to explore post-secondary options, identify personal strengths, and create a concrete action plan for their transition to adulthood.
A specialized lesson designed to help 8th-grade students with autism transition to high school, focusing on understanding complex schedules and managing an increased academic workload through structured visual guides.
A transition-focused activity set for high school students with intellectual disabilities to explore self-awareness, advocacy, and goal setting through a 'Life Launchpad' theme.
A collection of professional bulletin board posters designed for adult students with disabilities to foster independence, workplace readiness, and awareness of campus supports.
A complete set of visual aids and interactive elements for a 'Career Blueprint' bulletin board. This lesson provides all the physical components needed to build a supportive and instructional classroom environment focused on employment readiness.
Students review all strategies and create a personalized 'Control Plan' for managing difficult moments.
Students identify and visualize a 'Safe Space' they can use at home or school to calm down.
Students learn how and when to use a 'Break Card' to advocate for space before a tantrum occurs.
