Statewide structures and supports for effectively implementing an RTI system in early childhood

Early childhood comprises multiple systems and settings, all of which must collaborate in order to ensure successful implementation of RTI. Read More

Using the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT™) for preschool classrooms

Discover how to use TPOT to measure how well teachers are applying Pyramid Model practices to support children’s social competence and prevent challenging behaviors. Read More

Using the PreSET™ to measure, monitor, and achieve positive behavioral interventions and supports in early childhood settings Webinar

For early childhood programs, learn how to assess and improve your program-wide PBIS system through a review of documents, classroom observations, and interviews using the PreSET. Read More

Introduction to Blended Practices

Read the excerpt for an introduction to the structure and content of Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Second Edition. Read More

Curious, persistent, flexible, reflective, and collaborative teachers

This chapter examines teachers’ curious, persistent, flexible, reflective, and collaborative thinking and suggests concrete strategies for incorporating, extending, and modeling these higher order thinking skills in classrooms and other early learning environments. Read More

Weekly lesson/routines planning form

Use this form to help plan your lessons on a weekly basis. This form will help you plan learning objectives for the class and individual students. Additionally, there are sections to outline IEP objectives as well as plans for participation. Read More

What’s so smart about S.M.A.R.T. goals?

Discover how to create learning goals that are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented, and Time-bound) in this excerpt from this practical, accessible guidebook on Universal Design for Learning. Read More

3 Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Kids with Special Needs

Here are three common mistakes that special educators might make in regard to special education law, alongside suggested solutions. This list was excerpted and adapted from Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law,an essential addition to every teacher's professional library—and an ideal supplementary text for teachers in training. Read More

The Role of the Paraprofessional in the Inclusive Class webinar slides

View the webinar slides for an overview of inclusive education, as well as strategies for presuming competence. Read More

Technology

Read the excerpt and discover the benefits of using technology in daily lessons to address learner needs. This excerpt includes how to use webcasts as an instructional tool, how to support literacy instruction through technology, and what technology looks like in the co-taught classroom. Read More