Free Resources That Will Support Student-Led IEPs

Free Resources That Will Support Student-Led IEPs

The concept of student led IEPs is catching on, as it should. Teachers are relinquishing some control and allowing students with disabilities to take on more leadership.  Moreover, students are learning so many important skills during the process. If you are still on...
Student-LED IEP: A Pathway to Important Life Skills

Student-LED IEP: A Pathway to Important Life Skills

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,...
Superior Questioning Techniques to Use in the Classroom

Superior Questioning Techniques to Use in the Classroom

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...
15 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers in 2025, Part 1

15 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers in 2025, Part 1

 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...
How to Make Your Professional Development Exciting & Effective!

How to Make Your Professional Development Exciting & Effective!

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...