Category: Instructional Strategies

What is social emotional learning — a guide for educators

What Is SEL? A Guide to Social-Emotional Learning

01/03/2024

Learn how an emotional well-being curriculum in schools boosts students' emotional intelligence, academic success, and social skills with practical integration tips.

A teacher helps a student with building self-esteem

7 Self-Esteem Building Questions for Students

12/11/2023

Boost student confidence and wellbeing with seven framed questions teachers can use to build self-esteem, engagement, and classroom participation.

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Social-Emotional Learning: Expectations vs. Reality

12/04/2023

Explore emotional well-being in schools: expectations vs. reality, implementation challenges, and practical strategies to build inclusive, effective curricula.

Elements of a Successful Transition Curriculum for Special Education

12/01/2023

Discover the 4 key components of an effective special education transition curriculum—IEP planning, skills development, community engagement, and evaluation.

Teacher and student experiencing the benefits of SEL

4 Key Benefits of SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) for Students

11/28/2023

Discover four evidence-based benefits of emotional well-being curricula: higher academic gains, fewer behavior problems, better mental health, and long-term success.

A hand is holding a pen and is making a drawing on a piece of A4 paper demonstrating UDL in special education

What Is UDL’s Role in Special Education?

10/25/2023

Discover how UDL (Universal Design for Learning) transforms special education with flexible strategies that boost access, engagement and outcomes for students.

Teachers discussing IEP Training Requirements

Is IEP Training Required for Teachers?

10/19/2023

Explore whether IEP training is required for teachers: legal mandates, state variations, and practical benefits to improve special education outcomes.

One male and one female high-school student engaged in transition activties

6 Transition Activities for Better Student Outcomes

09/07/2023

Engaging transition activities for special education: practical, age-appropriate classroom tools to build nonacademic skills, self-determination, and career readiness.

5 Icebreaker Activities for Teens That Aren’t Boring

06/27/2022

Engaging icebreaker activities for teens that high school teachers can use to build rapport, boost class camaraderie, and fill short gaps with meaningful connection.

10 Ways to Tackle Media Literacy With Your Students

06/25/2022

Empower students with practical media literacy strategies for educators: classroom lessons, fact-checking, social media analysis, and family outreach.