Have you considered flexible seating options in your classroom like yoga balls, bean bags, or standing desks? What about scaffolded graphic organizers? Those are just two of the support tips for inclusive classrooms that we’ve highlighted in this free download, adapted from Picture Inclusion! Read More
What was life like at Belchertown—a bleak institution for people with disabilities—and how did one young teacher make a difference? Find out in this candid and personal coffee chat with Dr. Howard Shane, author of the spellbinding new memoir Unsilenced. Read More
In this excerpt from Chapter 13 of Unsilenced, Dr. Howard Shane recounts his early experiences teaching his students to use an innovative communication device he invented. It’s a fascinating look into the early days of augmentative and alternative communication. Read More
How can educators use systematic instruction to effectively teach students with moderate to severe disabilities in preK through high school and beyond? Find out in this presentation by Belva Collins, author of Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition. Read More
Read this excerpt from Unsilenced: A Teacher’s Year of Battles, Breakthroughs, and Life-Changing Lessons at Belchertown State School to get a preview of chapter one. Read More
Read this excerpt from Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition to get a preview of chapter one. Read More
View this handout to learn what's new in the second edition of Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities. Read More
Learn four big things you should know about UDL adapted from Loui Lord Nelon's new book Design and Deliver, Second Edition. Read More
The second edition of Loui Lord Nelson’s indispensable UDL guidebook Design and Deliver will be out soon, so we invited her to join us this month to talk about what’s new in the updated edition—including material on using UDL to enhance online learning. Read More
View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Design and Deliver: Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning, Second Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights online companion materials. Read More
