Transition and SEL Resources for Educators
SEL Expectations vs Reality
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has been gaining popularity in recent years as a crucial component of a well-rounded education. ...
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Elements of a Successful Transition Curriculum for Special Education
A successful transition curriculum for special education students is essential for preparing them for independent living, employment, and post-secondary education ...
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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 may make a legal error ...
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Benefits of Social Emotional Learning
The concept of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has been gaining attention in the education sector as an essential component ...
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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 is the backbone of effective ...
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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 education teacher shortage. Without quality ...
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Special Education Problems We Are Not Solving
Providing accessible education to children with special needs is a battle that educators, academic institutions, and legislators have been carrying ...
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What is SEL’s Role in Preventing Teacher Burnout & Improving Student Outcomes?
Research consistently shows that students receiving explicit SEL instruction score higher on tests, exhibit fewer disciplinary issues, and derive other ...
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What Is UDL’s Role in Special Education?
Every learner is unique, carrying with them a diverse array of interests, needs, and abilities. As distinctive as our DNA, ...
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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 nationwide. Between the 2015-16 and ...
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Is IEP Training Required for Teachers?
One question that seems to come up often in special education conversations is “Is IEP training required for teachers?” While ...
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How to Choose a Transition Curriculum for Your School or District
For special education directors and transition coordinators choosing the right transition curriculum can be a make-or-break moment for their school ...
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3 Steps to Boost Your Transition Planning
When I have the opportunity to speak with special education directors, I ask as many questions as time allows. I ...
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6 Transition Activities for Better Student Outcomes
Transition coordinators and special education teachers are painfully aware of the lack of engaging, age-appropriate activities in transition curricula. When ...
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Short, Simple Steps to Writing SMART Goals and Short-Term Objectives for Transition Planning with Examples!
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Endrew F. v. Douglas County Schools (2017) and Perez v. Sturis (2023), substantive ...
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Transition Planning: Are We Failing 75% of Secondary Students with IEPs?
When doing a cursory review of transition planning-related companies and products, I found that over 90% of available curricula, assessments, ...
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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 their strengths, recognize their weaknesses, ...
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A Practical Definition of Social Emotional Learning
In this article, we seek to provide the Definition of Social Emotional Learning, where we aim to provide you with ...
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Webinar: Ensuring Educationally Meaningful and Legally Compliant Transition Plans with Dr. Mitch Yell and Dr. Kurt Hulett
Ori Learning was delighted to welcome over 500 school district administrators to the launch of our new webinar series, ...
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7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Special Education Transition Lesson Plans
As a special education teacher, you understand the importance of transition planning for your students with disabilities. Transition lesson plans ...
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7 Little Changes That’ll Make a Big Difference With Your SEL Curriculum
There’s no debate about both the long term and short-term benefits of a comprehensive social emotional learning curriculum, but that ...
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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 difference in building strong relationships. ...
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25 Life Skills All Teens Should Have Before They Leave Home
Traditional education and test-based skills are ingrained in us at a young age. Between standardized testing in elementary school to ...
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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 just on the brink of ...
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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 and isn’t correct. This media ...
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5 Icebreaker Activities for Teens That Aren’t Boring
Icebreaker activities can work wonders in the classroom. They can be great for both getting to know students and encouraging ...
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15 Ways for Schools to Build Strong Relationships
Strong relationships matter. From both a practical and personal perspective, we all know this to be true, but it can ...
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Free Life Skills Lesson Plan: Building Strong Relationships
Building strong relationships is a lifelong journey, and it’s a skill that will come in handy year after year. As ...
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ONEder is Now Ori Learning!
I’m delighted to share an exhilarating development with you all: We have officially rebranded ourselves from ONEder to Ori Learning! ...
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10 Ways to Tackle Media Literacy With Your Students
Media literacy has always been tough in trying to figure out the difference between good, bad, and questionable sources, but ...
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Questions that Build Students Confidence
Educators know the benefits of building confidence in students. Whether working with kindergartens or seniors in high school, studies and ...
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OSEP Puts Emphasis on Indicator 14: What It Means for Students with Disabilities
In October 2022, the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released a statement emphasizing the importance of Indicator 14. Indicator ...
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The Benefits of SEL for At-Risk Youth
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a crucial aspect of development for all children and teenagers, but it is especially ...
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Interview: Johnny Collett – Director, of Special Education at the Council of Chief State School Officers
As former State Special Education Director in Kentucky, and Program Director, Special Education Outcomes at the Council of Chief State ...
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