Category: Transition & SPED

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Written Expression IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples

01/04/2024

Practical guide for educators: create SMART written expression IEP goals to boost students’ writing skills, organization, grammar, and measurable progress.

A Framework for Adaptive Skills: Crafting IEP Goals for Student Independence

01/04/2024

Practical guide for educators: create SMART Adaptive Skills IEP goals to help students with special needs build essential life skills for independence.

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.

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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.

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7 Most Common Legal Errors for Special Educators to Avoid in the Transition Planning Process

11/28/2023

Avoid common legal errors in IEP transition planning: expert tips on IDEA compliance, FAPE, assessments, parent involvement, and preventing costly litigation.

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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.

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Special Education Teacher Shortage: 10 Things You Can Do to Address The Crisis

11/21/2023

Special education teacher burnout fuels shortages—10 proven strategies for directors to reduce turnover, boost teacher wellbeing, and improve student outcomes.

Developing Social Skills IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples

11/08/2023

Guide for educators: create effective Social Skills IEP goals for students with special needs to improve social cues, peer interaction, and cooperation.

Special Education Problems We Are Not Solving

10/30/2023

Address persistent special education problems - funding gaps, teacher shortages, disproportionality, testing and transition barriers - with federal and state solutions.

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What Is SEL’s Role in Preventing Teacher Burnout & Improving Student Outcomes?

10/26/2023

Discover how emotional well-being programs boost student outcomes, create safer schools, reduce teacher burnout, and deliver high ROI for districts and educators.