Teaching students with hearing or visual impairments
Teaching Students with Hearing or Visual Impairments Understanding Hearing and Visual Impairments Definitions and types Hearing and visual impairments encompass a spectrum of sensory…
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Early intervention for children with disabilities Overview Definition of early intervention Early intervention refers to a system of services and supports designed for infants…
Read moreInclusive assessment and progress tracking
Inclusive assessment and progress tracking What is inclusive assessment? Definitions Inclusive assessment refers to evaluation practices that recognize and respond to the varied backgrounds,…
Read moreCreating sensory-friendly environments
Creating sensory-friendly environments Designing spaces that acknowledge and accommodate diverse sensory needs helps people learn, work, heal, and participate more fully. This article outlines…
Read moreVisual supports and learning aids in classrooms
Visual supports and learning aids in classrooms Why visual supports matter Cognitive benefits of visual supports Visual supports help organize information in ways that…
Read moreSupporting communication needs with AAC tools
Supporting communication needs with AAC tools What is AAC and who uses it? AAC stands for augmentative and alternative communication. It encompasses a range…
Read moreInclusive classroom management strategies
Inclusive classroom management strategies Introduction What inclusive classroom management is Inclusive classroom management refers to the set of practices, routines, and decisions that create…
Read morePositive behavior support systems (PBIS)
Positive behavior support systems (PBIS) PBIS Overview Definition of PBIS Positive behavior support systems (PBIS) are a proactive, evidence-based framework designed to promote desirable…
Read moreCollaboration between teachers and specialists
Collaboration between teachers and specialists Overview of Collaborative Practice Why collaboration matters Collaboration between teachers and specialists is a strategic approach to support all…
Read morePromoting empathy and peer understanding
Promoting empathy and peer understanding Overview Definition of empathy in education In education, empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of…
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