What does one of today’s most respected literacy experts have to say about the five characteristics of effective structured literacy instruction? Find out in this free download, adapted from the third edition of the widely used literacy textbook Speech to Print by Louisa Cook Moats. Read More
When assessing whether a student with complex communication needs is eligible for AAC interventions, make sure that the behavior sample is sufficient to determine the individual’s strengths and needs. See five other necessary conditions for ensuring that AAC assessment is valid and reliable, in this infographic adapted from Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Read More
View this infographic for an explanation of the 3 areas that QUILS and QUILS: ES measure: vocabulary, syntax, and process. Read More
See this infographic to learn why it's especially important to examine the language skills of dual language learners. Read More
When you give directions to your class, do students generally comply? That critical question is joined by nine others every teacher should consider when assessing the effectiveness of their classroom environment, in this free download adapted from Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors. Read More
Check out this tip sheet adapted from The Art and Practice of Home Visiting, Second Edition to learn 7 Characteristics of a Possible Language Disorder. Read More
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
Adapted from The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox, this free download features quick tips for helping all students feel welcomed and connected. For fuller descriptions of the tips, plus more creative ways to nurture a caring and respectful learning environment, check out this blog post. Read More
View this infographic for a complete checklist of career development activities. Read More
If you’re like most teachers or language professionals, you’re working with more dual language learners than ever before. Adapted from the comprehensive textbook Teaching Dual Language Learners, here are eight core beliefs that help you work more effectively with DLLs and set them up for future success. Read More
