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Trauma-Informed Practices for Neurodivergent and Disabled Learners

Trauma-Informed Practices for Neurodivergent and Disabled Learners

Trauma can touch anyone, no matter their age or background, and it can seriously impact a person’s ability to learn, trust others, and communicate openly. For neurodivergent and disabled learners especially, trauma-informed practices play a vital role in creating...

Universal Design for Learning: Reach Every Learner

Universal Design for Learning: Reach Every Learner

Universal Design for Learning: UDL Strategies for Inclusive Learning Spaces   Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that empowers educators to create inclusive learning environments where all students can flourish. Initially inspired by accessible...

“This is how it’s always been taught … “

“This is how it’s always been taught … “

This is how it’s always been taught, And ... Some methods are lacking and limiting. Some methods are harmful and dismissive. Some methods are unsafe. Some continue to oppress. Some are exploitative. Some are depleting.   This is how it’s always been taught, And...

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Back-to-School Planners

Back-to-School Planners

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Another academic year is underway. There's something about September and back-to-school that helps us reset! I have a bunch of FREE specialized and academic planners on my site to help you get started. I like doing an initial brain dump and quick organization of...

Debriefing Professional Development (+ FREE Organizer!)

Debriefing Professional Development (+ FREE Organizer!)

Get the most out of your professional development. How often have you left PD workshops motivated and inspired, only to return to your routine the next day? Your notes end up at the bottom of a pile because you are overwhelmed with daily tasks. You plan to find time...

Embracing Imperfection

Embracing Imperfection

The year I won the award for perfect attendance, I was absent to accept it. I imagine the adults in the room swapped glances and chuckled at the irony of it all.⠀ When I was given the award along with my report card, I felt I didn't deserve it. I couldn't believe my...

We Are All Designers

We Are All Designers

We are all designers.⠀ Of our own lives.⠀ Of healthy learning environments.⠀ Of accessible education.⠀ Of the sustainable functionality of schools.⠀ Of the education we hope for future generations.⠀ Whether we are parents, teachers, students, administrators,...

Back-to-School Planners

Back-to-School Planners

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Another academic year is underway. There's something about September and back-to-school that helps us reset! I have a bunch of FREE specialized and academic planners on my site to help you get started. I like doing an initial brain dump and quick organization of...

Debriefing Professional Development (+ FREE Organizer!)

Debriefing Professional Development (+ FREE Organizer!)

Get the most out of your professional development. How often have you left PD workshops motivated and inspired, only to return to your routine the next day? Your notes end up at the bottom of a pile because you are overwhelmed with daily tasks. You plan to find time...

Embracing Imperfection

Embracing Imperfection

The year I won the award for perfect attendance, I was absent to accept it. I imagine the adults in the room swapped glances and chuckled at the irony of it all.⠀ When I was given the award along with my report card, I felt I didn't deserve it. I couldn't believe my...

We Are All Designers

We Are All Designers

We are all designers.⠀ Of our own lives.⠀ Of healthy learning environments.⠀ Of accessible education.⠀ Of the sustainable functionality of schools.⠀ Of the education we hope for future generations.⠀ Whether we are parents, teachers, students, administrators,...