by Dan DeMarle | Jan 17, 2023 | Autism, Autism, Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Teaching
What is so important about teaching children with autism critical thinking skills? These skills are important to everyday decisions and obstacles an individual may face, there are many neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals that have a hard time with these...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 13, 2023 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Inclusion, Special Education, Teaching, Teaching
The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Special Education is sharing the following three new modules from the IRIS Center. The IRIS Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, develops and...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 13, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Classroom, Other Health Impairment, Teaching
Optimizing educational outcomes for students with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, has long been a top concern for educators as they aim to give all students a high-quality education. The challenge may be even more significant today in the wake of...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 8, 2023 | Dyslexia, Learning Disability, Special Education, Teaching, Teaching
In 2019, a grassroots campaign led by parents succeeded in passing a wave of dyslexia legislation. Many states mandated hallmarks of the Orton-Gillingham method, specifically calling for “multisensory” instruction, to help students with dyslexia read and write...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 3, 2023 | Classroom, Teaching
The Smithsonian Museum launched “North Star,” a new webpage where students grades 6-12 and educators can explore African American history using the museum’s collection. https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/digital-learning/north-star
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 31, 2022 | Assistive Technology, Disability, Speech and Language, Technology
Some of the biggest names in technology are part of a newly launched effort to expand accessibility of smartphones and other devices for those with disabilities. Read More >
