Executive functioning (EF) skills like planning, organization, and self-regulation are often at the root of academic and behavioral challenges for students with disabilities. This session explores how EF difficulties show up in learners with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities, and how trauma can further impact these skills. Participants will gain practical, trauma-informed strategies to support […]
Reasoning is the cognitive process of drawing conclusions, making decisions, and solving problems. But how do we encourage our students to develop deeper reasoning and thinking skills, skills that will serve them well throughout life? Learn about the kinds of reasoning: Deductive, inductive, abductive, and analogical reasoning. Participants will learn how to incorporate reasoning skills […]
This is the second session for the book study on Teach Like A Champion's Guide to the Science of Reading. Anyone can attend any session! Attendees who register and attend at least three sessions will receive a copy of the book. In this meeting, we explore two critical engines of comprehension. First, we cover Fluency, […]
Keeping a positive climate among school staff is one of the more daunting tasks of a school leader. But how do you build trust and cohesion among a staff who have diverse opinions, who form cliques, or who even may be in overt conflict with one another? Let's discuss how to build staff cohesion and […]
Teaching students with disabilities should be both challenging and joyful. This session explores how to design instruction that affirms students' identities, engages their intellect, and cultivates deep learning, without sacrificing creativity or connection. Grounded in Gholdy Muhammad's Five Pursuits (Identity, Skill, Intellect, Criticality, and Joy), participants will learn how to shift lessons from compliance driven […]
Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We'll kick things off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we'll explore a shared problem of practice and use that as a springboard for rich discussion and collaborative problem-solving. Whether […]
Students need to find the "why" before they will invest in the "what:" in other words, they won't buy into learning unless they see purpose and possibility. This session explores practical ways to activate students' prior knowledge and lived experiences as entry points, setting the stage for deep thinking and sustained engagement. You'll leave with […]
This is the third session for the book study on Teach Like A Champion's Guide to the Science of Reading. Anyone can attend any session! Attendees who register and attend at least three sessions will receive a copy of the book. In this meeting, we address how students access academic language. We dive into Vocabulary […]
Project-Based Learning offers students the chance to engage in meaningful, authentic work-but it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This introductory session breaks PBL down into manageable steps, helping educators understand the essential components that make projects both academically rigorous and deeply engaging. We'll unpack how to craft compelling driving questions, design inquiry-rich […]
Instead of just trying to eliminate challenging behaviors, what if we replaced it with something more functional? This session focuses on teaching replacement behaviors that meet the same needs, whether it's escape, attention, or sensory input. You'll learn how to uncover the root cause (function), identify lagging skills, and explicitly teach alternatives using visuals, modeling, […]
