The goal and the lesson
Read the excerpt and discover the role of lesson goals in UDL, how to design goals using the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as an example, and how goals promote student ownership of learning. Read More
The Magnocellular Theory of Dyslexia
This excerpt examines the research supporting the belief that fundamental phonological reading problems in people with dyslexia may be due to mild, but pervasive, impaired development of magnocellular systems throughout the brain. Read More
Rethinking Students: Presuming Competence
This chapter from The Occupational Therapist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices introduces the concept of rethinking students. Rethinking a student entails getting to know the student and then reflecting on how you see, treat, provide services to, and work with him or her. Read More
Rethinking Students: Presuming Competence
This chapter from The Speech-Language Pathologist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices introduces the concept of rethinking students. Rethinking a student entails getting to know the student and then reflecting on how you see, treat, provide services to, and work with him or her. Read More
Sample Pack: Universal Design for Learning in Action
Get a taste of key strategies for Engagement, Input, and Output in this UDL in Action sample pack Read More
So How Do I Prevent Problem Behavior in My Classroom?
Realistically, you will never be able to control all student behavior, but this chapter from The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Effective Classroom Management will help you dramatically reduce the likelihood of both nuisance and problem behaviors. Read More
Making Action Plans (MAPS)
Read the excerpt to learn about the MAPS process and see an example. The MAPS process is a tool teams can use to “think big” for a particular learner; it is especially appropriate for those students who are new to inclusive education because the process can help teachers generate adaptations and supports as well as serve as a starting point for a new IEP. Read More
Special Education Law: understanding the importance of documentation
If a school incident or intervention is not properly documented, then it becomes difficult to prove that it happened. Read this excerpt from Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law to learn about the different types of documentation as well as the basic principles of the laws and regulations regarding documentation. Then practice what you’ve learned with a “how would you rule” exercise. Read More
Meeting the needs of learners with autism spectrum disorders
Read the excerpt and discover how universal design for learning (UDL)—an innovative framework for curriculum and instructional design—addresses the needs of learners with ASDs in classrooms. This chapter contains two instructional examples that apply UDL to the development of literacy skills and social and emotion understanding, areas that can be particularly challenging for learners with ASD. Read More
Sports for Young Athletes with Physical Difficulties and Coordination and Mobility Challenges
This chapter discusses some of the challenges faced by athletes with physical disabilities and offers recommendations to coaches and teachers for supporting these athletes’ participation in sports/athletic activities. The excerpt includes a handy checklist. Read More
