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.
A sequence focused on empowering 3rd-grade students to customize their text-to-speech settings. Students experiment with speed, voice, and visual highlighting to create a personalized 'Assistive Tech Profile' for better reading retention and comfort.
A sequence designed for 2nd grade students to master the use of text-to-speech (TTS) technology. Students move from basic identification of tools to independent navigation and troubleshooting, viewing TTS as a helpful 'reading buddy'.
A 10th-grade sequence focused on empowering students to manage their own IEP/504 timelines, accommodations, and administrative responsibilities through the lens of project management. Students transition from passive recipients of services to active managers of their educational milestones.
A project-based unit where 6th-grade students use text-to-speech technology to access and analyze complex informational texts. Students develop research skills, digital literacy, and metacognitive awareness of their own learning tools.
This sequence guides 6th-grade students through the technical mastery of text-to-speech (TTS) tools. It moves from basic navigation to personalized configuration, empowering students to treat assistive technology as a custom scaffold for their unique learning styles.
A 5-lesson inquiry-based sequence for 4th graders to explore and customize text-to-speech (TTS) settings, focusing on self-advocacy and personal learning profiles.
This sequence empowers 5th-grade students to understand, use, and advocate for Text-to-Speech (TTS) as a vital learning tool. It focuses on the distinction between fairness and sameness, identifying specific tasks where TTS is most effective, and building the social-emotional confidence to communicate needs to teachers and peers.
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.
This sequence empowers 9th-grade students to integrate Text-to-Speech (TTS) into their high school workflows through self-advocacy and digital organization. Students move from identifying reading barriers in their schedules to creating a professional Access Plan for their teachers.
A technical sequence designed for high school students to master text-to-speech (TTS) tools. It covers tool selection, voice optimization, navigation shortcuts, troubleshooting inaccessible formats like PDFs, and ends with students creating a personal accessibility profile for independent academic success.
A 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students focusing on text-to-speech (TTS) as a tool for writing revision and a foundation for self-advocacy. Students progress from technical editing skills to understanding neurodiversity and communicating their accommodation needs to others.
A 5-lesson sequence for 8th-grade students to master Text-to-Speech (TTS) tools, develop self-advocacy skills for accessible materials, and create a personalized digital accessibility plan for high school. Students transition from identifying accessible content to independently managing their accommodations across various academic environments.
A 2nd-grade special education unit focused on executive function. Students learn to recognize the physical signs of being 'stuck' and categorize barriers into materials, comprehension, and environment.
A comprehensive sequence designed for Kindergarten students in Special Education to master the concept of time, transitions, and break management using visual timers and structured protocols.
A technical workshop series designed to transition 10th-grade students from passive assistance to active mastery of Text-to-Speech technologies and OCR tools for academic independence.
A 10th-grade sequence focusing on the cognitive and analytical applications of Text-to-Speech (TTS). Students transition from using TTS as a basic accommodation to leveraging it as a sophisticated tool for proofreading, literary analysis, and research efficiency, culminating in a self-advocacy project.
A Pre-K Special Education sequence focused on identifying obstacles and seeking help effectively. Students move from recognizing the physical sensation of being 'stuck' to using specific communication tools to solve problems.
This sequence equips graduate students with the pedagogical and administrative skills to integrate text-to-speech (TTS) effectively within K-12 settings. It moves from mechanical operational training to strategic metacognitive instruction, psychosocial management, and data-driven evaluation, culminating in a school-wide implementation plan.
A workshop-style sequence for undergraduate education students focusing on the neurobiology, design, and implementation of strategic break systems for neurodivergent learners. Students transition from theoretical understanding to creating tangible visual supports and transition protocols.
A four-session program designed for an 11-year-old with ADHD and ASD traits to develop self-advocacy skills, focusing on setting boundaries, recognizing emotional triggers, and asking for help.
A series of 1:1 sessions for a 6th grader to build self-perception, problem-solving skills, and proactive emotional regulation strategies.
A gentle, evidence-based communication program for teens with Selective Mutism. It uses behavioral shaping and approximations to move from non-verbal rapport to functional vocalization in a low-pressure 1:1 environment.
A comprehensive curriculum designed for high school students with autism, focusing on essential life skills including personal hygiene, social boundaries, healthy communication, and consent. The materials emphasize clear visuals, structured scenarios, and explicit vocabulary instruction.
A two-session unit for high school students with IDD that applies knowledge of personal space and public vs. private settings to real-world self-advocacy skills, focusing on speaking up and setting firm boundaries.
A 9-week executive functioning curriculum for 9th-grade students, focusing on task initiation, self-monitoring, sustained engagement, and self-advocacy through a space-mission theme.
A 6-week social-emotional learning curriculum for a 13-year-old girl on the autism spectrum, focusing on managing specific triggers through a strength-based "Integrity Blueprint" lens.
A comprehensive support system for secondary students struggling with reading, spelling, and executive functioning, specifically tailored for 9th and 10th-grade transitions.
A superhero-themed unit designed to help 5th-grade special education students understand their IEP accommodations and practice self-advocacy skills for the transition to middle school. Students identify their 'power-ups' (supports) and learn to use scripts to request help confidently.
A series of lessons exploring how our senses interact with the physical world, designed for high school students with special educational needs.
A series of lessons designed to prepare students with special needs for the transition to the workforce, focusing on communication, etiquette, and practical job-seeking skills.
A comprehensive communication and self-advocacy curriculum for middle schoolers with neurodivergent needs. This sequence focuses on empowering students to recognize their internal states and advocate for themselves in various settings using structured visual tools.
A series of lessons focused on empowering adults with IDD to advocate for environmental change in their local communities.
A comprehensive 9-week curriculum designed for special education students (grades 7-9) transitioning to adult life. The course integrates foundational reading, writing, and math skills (supported by CommonLit, NoRedInk, and DeltaMath) with essential SEL, executive function, and organizational training.
A comprehensive parent education series designed to empower families of K-4 students with autism using a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach. This series provides workshop slides, detailed guides, quick-reference tip sheets, and child-facing visual aids for eleven critical topics in autism support.
A social story and supporting visual tools designed for a kindergarten student to encourage positive communication, listening skills, and emotional regulation when faced with challenging directions.
A specialized support framework for 7th-grade students experiencing school refusal and reactive emotional dysregulation. It uses a "Base Camp" theme to provide a safe, structured transition back into school routines with an emphasis on early de-escalation.
A comprehensive program designed to teach nonverbal autistic students how to use 'Yes' and 'No' to communicate their needs and preferences in daily life. Includes visual cards, social stories, and practical work pages.
A comprehensive sequence designed to empower high school students on IEPs to communicate their needs, understand their accommodations, and collaborate effectively with teachers and staff.
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 bulletin board system designed to motivate adult students with disabilities as they prepare for the workforce. The materials focus on essential soft skills like workplace communication, emotional regulation, and professional habits using positive, empowering language.
A 6-session social-emotional learning sequence designed for a 4th-grade student in special education. The program focuses on identifying stressors, labeling emotions, and practicing specific coping strategies like deep breathing and break cards to manage anger and reduce tantrums.
A four-lesson sequence designed for a 10th-grade student with ADHD to manage boredom, prevent elopement, and develop self-regulation strategies when work is completed early. The sequence uses a 'Mission Control' theme to empower the student as the pilot of her own classroom experience.
A comprehensive unit focused on preparing students with disabilities for the transition to post-secondary life, emphasizing self-advocacy, legal rights, and strategic disclosure.
