Transition and SEL Resources for Educators

#image_title
Ori Learning Webinars

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, …

Read More →
#image_title
Transition Articles

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 …

Read More →
transition curriculum for special education
Transition Articles

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 …

Read More →
Social_Emotional_Learning_Skills_2520x1140
Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

Social Emotional Learning Skills-10 Questions to Ask In the Classroom

At Ori, we know that dedicated time for introducing and building social emotional learning skills is the backbone of effective …

Read More →
Icebreakers for Teens Lesson Plan
Lessons and Activities

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. …

Read More →
life skills for teens
Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

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 …

Read More →
self identity activities
Identity Activities for High School

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 …

Read More →
media-literacy-lesson-plan
Lessons and Activities

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 …

Read More →
icebreaker activities
Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

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 …

Read More →
strong relationships
Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

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 …

Read More →
building strong relationships
Lessons and Activities

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 …

Read More →
media literacy
Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

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 …

Read More →
Teamwork of the staff, creative and friendly atmosphere
Transition Articles

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 …

Read More →
Johnny-Collett-the-Assistant-Secretary-of-the-Office-of-Special-Education-and-Rehabilitative-Services-1
Transition Articles

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 …

Read More →