“Multiple Paths to Literacy: Assessment and Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners, K-12 presents an analytical approach–consistent with Response to Intervention (RTI)–with practical strategies for recognizing students’ literacy strengths and needs, planning and differentiating instruction, and meeting standards. The strategies and techniques presented are appropriate to, or easily modified for, any grade level from primary through… Read more »
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Foundations and best practices in early childhood education
Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education helps teachers connect early childhood education beliefs and philosophies to professional practice. It provides insights into common program models or approaches, including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, High/Scope, Head Start, Waldorf, and The Project Approach. Real classroom stories illustrate how teachers and programs integrate child-centered approaches into actual practice…. Read more »
“Why didn’t they just say that?”
A high school class – with a complete curriculum – that teaches students with ASD and their NT peers social skills! Let’s create a class instead of the typical social skills programs! With this statement began the development of this innovative evidence-based curriculum for secondary students with ASD and their neurotypical (NT) peers. PEERspective is… Read more »
Temple Grandin: The stories I tell my friends
Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO movie, Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a… Read more »
Implementing Brain-Aligned School Climates
The Indiana School Mental Health Initiative at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism is announcing six upcoming workshops to be held in different locations across the state. Each one of these statewide workshops will provide attendees with evidence-based and clear strategies and tools to move towards creating brain-aligned, positive school climates that address discipline, school safety,… Read more »