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Special Education Certification Programs
Certification in special education, or any educational field, serves multiple roles in the teaching profession, ...
Special Education Conferences 2024
Introduction Conferences offer special educators the opportunity to discover the latest research, innovative strategies, and ...
How to Become a Director of Special Education
The role of Director of Special Education is responsible for shaping the educational experience of ...
Ensuring Educationally Meaningful and Legally Compliant Transition Plans
Ensuring Educationally Meaningful and Legally Compliant Transition Plans: Exclusive Webinar Insights Our May 2023 webinar ...
5 Critical Safety Skills for Transition-Age Students with Mild to Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Introduction Shane Spiker (PhD, BCBA, IBA, LBA) is a behavior analyst who has been providing ...
Inclusion or Illusion? Universal School-Based SEL
Inclusive Social Emotional Learning: Bridging the Gap for Marginalized Students In an era where the ...
Staying Out of Special Education Jail: Top Legal Tips & Strategies
Navigating Legal Challenges in Special Education: Essential Strategies from Industry Experts This invaluable webinar was ...
Alternate Assessments in Special Education: Beyond Standardized Testing
Introduction to assessments in special education Assessment is a foundational tool in education which helps ...
Teaching Happiness: Bring the Science of Well-Being to Your Classroom
Wellbeing in Special and General Education: Harnessing Positive Psychology for Everyone In October 2023, Dr. ...
Transition Planning IEP Toolkit
Elevate Your Team’s Approach to IEP Meetings Our Transition Planning Rubric is designed to support district ...
Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Heidi M. Lambert
The Ori Learning Leadership Spotlight Series is dedicated to showcasing outstanding educational leaders who are ...
Preparing for a Transition IEP Meeting: 11 Important Tips
Creating a comprehensive Individualized Education Program (IEP) is among the most challenging, extensive, and detailed ...
8 Tips for Engaging Students in the Transition Planning Process
Transitioning from school to the next stages of life is a pivotal moment for students ...
Actionable Strategies for Creating Inclusive SEL Programs
Fostering Inclusivity in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Delve into evidence-based strategies for building and implementing ...
50 Years of Special Education Law
Trace the Evolution of Special Education Law: A 50-Year Retrospective This detailed infographic provides a ...
How Can We Aid the Transition of Students with Autism To Employment?
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition which is characterized by ...
Transition Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Special Education Leaders
Transition services are intended to prepare students for life beyond high school. Encompassing preparations for ...
People of Ori Learning: Elizabeth Bruce
The People of Ori Learning series is dedicated to profiling the bright and inspiring minds ...
7 Common Legal Errors in Transition Planning
How to Avoid the Most Common Legal Errors in Transition Planning? Navigating the legalities ...
Special Educator Burnout Factsheet
Discover Proven Strategies to Combat Educator Burnout In the demanding world of special education, burnout ...
IEP Accommodations: Best Practices for Successful Implementation
Table of Contents Accommodations made to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) support students in overcoming ...
Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Gwen Coffey
The Ori Learning Leadership Spotlight Series is dedicated to showcasing outstanding educational leaders who are ...
Does Online Learning Work for Special Needs Students?
Online learning has become an integral part of the wider educational paradigm thanks to the ...
3 Steps to Boost Your Transition Planning
When I have the opportunity to speak with special education directors, I ask as many ...
Developing Executive Functioning IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples
Executive functioning is essential for students to plan, organize, and complete tasks. This guide aims ...
The Biggest Challenges in Special Education in 2024
While special education in the US is facing significant roadblocks both in terms of funding ...
Addressing Special Education Teacher Burnout
Special education requires its teaching staff to facilitate a positive environment for students with diverse ...
How to Write SMART IEP Goals (With Examples)
As schools and districts continue to navigate a changing legal landscape with respect to individual ...
7 Engaging SEL Activities
There’s no debate about both the long-term and short-term benefits of a comprehensive social emotional ...
Transition Planning: Are We Failing 75% of Secondary Students with IEPs?
As special educators we are committed to providing the best possible learning outcomes for every ...
The Benefits of SEL for At-Risk Youth
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a crucial aspect of development for all children and ...
How to Teach Media Literacy in an Engaging Way?
Spotting the difference between good, bad, and questionable sources has always been tough, but now ...
What Does SEL Stand for?
Recognizing the significance of nurturing students’ emotional and social development, educators and experts have emphasized ...
7 Self-Esteem Building Questions for Students
Educators know the benefits of having self-confident students. Whether working with kindergarteners or seniors, studies ...
SEL Expectations vs Reality
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has been gaining popularity in recent years as a crucial ...
Elements of a Successful Transition Curriculum for Special Education
A successful transition curriculum for special education students is essential for preparing them for independent ...
7 Most Common Legal Errors for Special Educators to Avoid in the Transition Planning Process
One of the age-old fears of being a special educator is the reality that you ...
Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
The concept of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has been gaining attention in the education ...
Social-Emotional Learning Skills: 10 Questions to Ask in the Classroom
At Ori Learning, we know that dedicated time for introducing and building social-emotional learning skills ...
Special Education Teacher Shortage: 10 Things You Can Do to Address The Crisis
As all special education directors are painfully aware, the United States has an epidemic-level special ...
Developing Social Skills IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples
Social skills are crucial for the successful interaction and integration of students with special needs ...
Special Education Problems We Are Not Solving
Providing accessible education to children with special needs is a battle that educators, academic institutions, ...
What is SEL’s Role in Preventing Teacher Burnout & Improving Student Outcomes?
Research consistently shows that students receiving explicit social-emotional learning (or SEL) instruction score higher on ...
What Is UDL’s Role in Special Education?
Every learner is unique, carrying with them a diverse array of interests, needs, and abilities. ...
How Close Are We to Solving the Sky-High Special Education Teacher Turnover Rate?
Special Education teacher turnover is a key contributor to the shortage of Special Education teachers ...
Is IEP Training Required for Teachers?
One question that seems to come up often in special education conversations is “Is IEP ...
Developing Social Emotional IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples
Social emotional skills are fundamental for students’ overall well-being and academic success. This guide aims ...
How to Choose a Transition Curriculum for Your School or District
Introduction For special education directors and transition coordinators choosing the right transition curriculum can be ...
4 Transition Activities for Better Student Outcomes
Introduction Transition coordinators and special education teachers are painfully aware of the lack of engaging, ...
Developing Self-Advocacy IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples
Self-advocacy is a critical skill for students with special needs. It empowers them to understand ...
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Special Education Transition Lesson Plans
Introduction As a special education teacher, you understand the importance of transition planning for your ...
Why Drama Class and Arts Education is Vital for SEL
I’d always heart how important arts education is in social-emotional learning. But it wasn’t until ...
Icebreakers for Teens: A Life Skills Lesson in 15 Minutes or Less
It’s not always easy to plan icebreakers for teens, but they can make a huge ...
25 Life Skills All Teens Should Have Before They Leave Home
Introduction Traditional education and test-based skills are ingrained in us at a young age. Between ...
Free Life Skills Lesson: Self-Identity Activities for High School Students
Self-identity can be a tough topic for middle school and high students. Teenagers are often ...
Media Literacy Lesson Plan for Middle School and High School Students
With so much misinformation online, it’s easy for students to get confused about what is ...
5 Icebreaker Activities for Teens That Aren’t Boring
Introduction Icebreaker activities can work wonders in the classroom. They can be great for both ...
15 Ways for Schools to Build Strong Relationships
Introduction Strong relationships matter. From both a practical and personal perspective, we all know this ...
Free Life Skills Lesson Plan: Building Strong Relationships
Building strong relationships is a lifelong journey, and it’s a skill that will come in ...
ONEder is Now Ori Learning!
I’m delighted to share an exhilarating development with you all: We have officially rebranded ourselves ...