Student-led IEPs allow youth with disabilities to play prominent roles in the development of their individualized education program (IEP). When a student assumes a level of leadership during the IEP process, the document will more accurately reflect their strengths,...
Asking open-ended questions is an important part of teaching for a number of reasons. Perhaps the most obvious reason is that questioning can reveal what a student already knows or has learned. In this article, we will explore how questioning can also be used to...
People love to make New Year’s resolutions, such as losing weight, getting better organized, or learning a new skill. New Year’s resolutions for teachers are important, too. The timing is perfect, as January is around the halfway point for most...
Let’s admit that a lot of professional development (PD) is subpar- boring & ineffective. Regardless of what we call our adult learning activities- workshops, conferences, webinars, inservices, training, professional development, or professional learning- we are...
Equity in schools is a hot button issue. Educators work hard to provide the best possible instruction for their students. Some people misunderstand the concept of equity in schools. The issue may be a general misunderstanding of what equity is and why it is...
