A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for high school students focusing on the nuances of sarcasm, irony, and social communication through tone, facial expressions, and context clues.
A sequence of lessons designed for young adults with cognitive disabilities to navigate social boundaries and consent. It transitions from foundational personal boundaries to complex professional and community-based interactions.
A series of lessons exploring the intersection of neuroscience and daily behavior, focusing on executive function and neurodivergence.
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 9-week instructional sequence designed for students with Blind and Low Vision needs, focusing on mastery of common Braille contractions through repetitive practice, tracing, and dictation.
A comprehensive unit designed for high school life skills students with intellectual disabilities to distinguish between hard (technical) and soft (interpersonal) job skills through visual aids and interactive sorting activities.
Une formation immersive de 12 heures destinée aux professeurs-documentalistes pour maîtriser les codes de la littérature adolescente actuelle et concevoir des stratégies de médiation innovantes au CDI.
A comprehensive series of lessons designed to build community independence for students with intellectual disabilities, focusing on navigation, social interaction, and transactions in local spaces like CVS, the library, and cafes.
A 6-week life skills unit designed for high school students with low cognitive abilities, focusing on vocational readiness through visual resumes, on-campus job site visits, and simplified interview practice.
A comprehensive set of 10 evidence-ready work samples for the MCAS-Alt synonym identification strand, featuring consistent formatting for accuracy and independence tracking.
A 3-day life skills sequence for high school special education students to master the safe use of household tools and kitchen appliances through graphic organizers and project-based learning.
A series of mini-lessons designed to help students understand and optimize their working memory through environmental organization and cognitive strategies.
This life skills sequence for high schoolers with low cognitive abilities uses a traffic light model (Green, Yellow, Red) to teach digital safety. Students learn to navigate teen-relevant scenarios like social media requests, online shopping ads, and interacting with strangers in gaming or apps, focusing on the 'Pause and Ask' reflex.
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 specialized social skills sequence for high school students focusing on executive function, emotional regulation, and social boundaries. This sequence uses a modern, tech-inspired 'Social Navigator' theme to engage 9th-grade students in self-monitoring and problem-solving.
A comprehensive unit focused on preparing students with disabilities for the transition to post-secondary life, emphasizing self-advocacy, legal rights, and strategic disclosure.
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.
This sequence shifts the focus from assistive technology to the cognitive strategies required for auditory learning. Students engage in inquiry-based activities to distinguish between passive hearing and active listening, applying specific comprehension strategies while using text-to-speech (TTS) to access grade-level texts.
This sequence equips 12th-grade students with advanced technical skills in Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology. It moves beyond basic tool usage to professional-grade workflows, including auditory calibration, OCR conversion, immersion reading, mobile synchronization, and technical troubleshooting, preparing students for the heavy reading demands of post-secondary environments.
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.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 9th-grade students in an academic support setting to master digital annotation, highlighting, and collaborative text analysis tools. The sequence focuses on transitioning traditional paper-based strategies to digital environments like Google Docs and PDFs, emphasizing visible thinking and peer collaboration.
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students to master a systematic, three-color highlighting strategy, moving from identifying 'over-highlighting' pitfalls to independent application on non-fiction texts.
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.
This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the cognitive strategies of using Text-to-Speech (TTS) for deep comprehension. It moves from basic bi-modal tracking to advanced digital annotation and genre-specific strategy adaptation, culminating in a rigorous auditory comprehension assessment.
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 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 5-lesson sequence for 9th Grade Special Education students focused on the neurobiology of attention, interval-based work techniques, environmental management, and energy regulation to improve task execution and self-regulation.
A specialized sequence for 9th-grade students with executive function challenges, focusing on deconstructing long-term projects, backward planning, overcoming procrastination, and building accountability structures.
A comprehensive sequence designed to help 9th-grade students with executive function challenges develop, implement, and test personalized organizational systems. Students explore analog and digital tools, master calendar management, organize digital and physical spaces, and simulate real-world 'stress tests' to refine their chosen frameworks.
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.
An advanced workshop sequence for high school seniors to transition from passive reading to active text analysis. Students develop personalized systems for color-coding, marginalia, and strategic filtering to navigate complex academic texts.
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 comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students to master Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology for high-level academic research. Students progress from software evaluation and auditory optimization to advanced annotation strategies and troubleshooting complex document formats.
A comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students focusing on the systems and environmental designs necessary for effective Special Education caseload management. Students explore physical workspace optimization, digital workflow tools, paperwork automation, and legal confidentiality requirements to build a personalized organizational toolkit.
This sequence teaches 11th-grade students the essential skills of long-term project management through the lens of special education compliance. Students will master backwards planning, data collection scheduling, professional communication, and year-long calendar management to ensure legal deadlines are met without burnout.
A comprehensive sequence for 11th-grade students to master the logistical and strategic elements of building a Special Education master schedule. Students progress from identifying fixed school-wide constraints to managing personnel and grouping students for maximum instructional impact.
An inquiry-based exploration for 12th-grade students into the sustainability of the special education profession. Students investigate the causes of teacher burnout and develop strategic organization, delegation, and boundary-setting habits to ensure long-term career success and mental well-being.
This sequence introduces 12th-grade students to the complex workload management required in Special Education. Students will learn to categorize tasks into instruction, compliance, and assessment pillars, improve their time estimation skills, and apply productivity strategies like time-blocking and task-batching to create a functional weekly schedule.
A case-study driven sequence for 12th-grade students exploring the professional and legal challenges of balancing special education administrative duties with direct student support. Students analyze IDEA timelines, ethical decision-making frameworks, and professional communication strategies to manage competing priorities effectively.