Teacher tips: 3 big ideas for cultivating joy in your school (and in yourself!)
In this blog post, we describe several strategies to help you start turning a stressful classroom climate into a more loving and joyful space. Read More
Positive behavior support: What it looks like, what to watch out for
This blog post is filled with practical tips on positive behavior support—what principles to follow, what specific things to do, and what pitfalls to watch out for along the way. Read More
How to make your classroom inclusive for students with cerebral palsy
In this blog post, Alex Diaz-Granados, Chief Editor of the Cerebral Palsy Guidance website, debunks some myths and shares his top 6 things educators need to know to make their classrooms more inclusive for cerebral palsy. Read More
9 ways to boost family involvement in the IEP process
When a family is involved in the IEP process every step of the way, students are more likely to have the supports they need to work toward and achieve their goals. Read More
14 ways to support all learners at school and home
This blog post, adapted from The New Transition Handbook by Carolyn Hughes & Erik Carter, gives you 14 helpful suggestions for meeting the needs of all learners—during the school day and at home. Recommended by real teachers, these strategies will help you strengthen inclusive practices and help families provide the best supports for their children. Read More
11 ways to make your classroom a safe haven for children exposed to trauma
How do you, as an educator in an inclusive classroom, reach and teach children who have experienced trauma? Read More
Helping all students get and stay organized: Teacher tips & differentiation ideas
Excerpted and adapted from the book Modifying Schoolwork, this post offers some great, practical tips for helping all students get organized. Read More
25 great insights on teaching and parenting learners with autism
This blog post shares the wisdom of Brookes authors Paula Kluth and Robert Naseef, through quotes from their popular guidebooks You’re Going to Love This Kid! and Autism in the Family. Read More
6 ways to boost students’ social skills (a UDL post)
When you’re designing a curriculum based on universal design for learning (UDL), one key principle to follow is representing content in multiple ways. Read More
12 ways to support siblings of children with disabilities
Siblings are critical, lifelong sources of support for people with disabilities—they’re usually in the lives of their brothers and sisters much longer than anyone else. Read More
