General Education First: Rethinking How We See Students with IEPs
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard a teacher say, “Your student,” to me when referring to a student on my caseload. And while I know
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The Power of Peer Role Models – Inclusion Benefits Everyone
One of my favorite ideas from Blueprint for Inclusion is this: “Peer role models are one of the most essential tools in an inclusive setting.”And I stand by
“Special Education Isn’t About Lowering the Bar — It’s About Building a Ladder”
Recently, a quote from my book has gone viral and is being shared worldwide! When I first wrote the words, “Special education isn’t about lowering the bar; it’s
Choosing Inclusion: How the Words We Use Can Build (or Break) Belonging
How the Words We Use Can Build (or Break) Belonging Choosing Inclusion: How the Words We Use Can Build (or Break) Belonging Choosing Inclusion: How the Words We
Stopping Fights Before They Start: Restorative Practices in Schools
Middle school hallways are a breeding ground for rumors, misunderstandings, and conflicts that can escalate into something bigger than they need to be. That’s exactly what I walked
When Stealing Candy Becomes a Lesson in Restoring Trust
You ever feel like a broken record?Like you’ve had the same conversation with the same students a million times, but they just don’t get it?That was me. Two
Never Give Consequences When You’re Angry
You ever feel like a broken record?Like you’ve had the same conversation with the same students a million times, but they just don’t get it?That was me. Two
Rest, Recharge, and Return Ready: Your Winter Break Game Plan
Hey fellow educators! Feeling like you're just chugging along on the last fumes of energy? Guess what? Winter break is here, and it's our perfect chance to hit
Living Inside the World of Anxiety
Many of us have experienced the sensations of feeling edgy, fast, hot, sweaty, scattered, whirling, heavy, weighted, disconnected and numb, etc. inside our bodies and brains. Illustration by Alexis
When Passions Collide: The Spark of Project-Based Learning (PBL)
As an educator, have you considered how your passions are reflected in your classroom environment? This mirroring of interests, a key element of my experience with Project-Based Learning