Alternative Assessment for Struggling Readers: Leo’s Science Story
Alternative assessment for struggling readers gives kids a real chance to show what they know, even when reading and writing get in the way. Leo, a 5th grader who struggled…
Accessibility
Explore practical, classroom-ready strategies for making learning accessible to every student. This tag covers physical, instructional, and technological accessibility – from low-tech accommodations and graphic organizers to assistive technology and UDL-aligned design – so K–8 teachers can proactively remove barriers for all learners, not just those with IEPs.
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Multiple Paths to Mastery: UDL Assessment Strategies for Every Learner
As educational leaders and teachers, your ultimate measure of success lies in what your students learn and how they apply that knowledge. Student learning outcomes are a required metric, and…
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Allowing Flexible Ways to Demonstrate Learning: How My Eleventh-Grade ‘D’ Still Shapes How I Teach
Long, long ago in high school, I was quite the introvert. Mostly. I was quiet and unassuming, except to the people who knew me best. For the most part, I…
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Assistive Technology for Teachers: A Time-Saving Audit
Assistive technology (AT) for teachers often gets framed as a student support: a bridge, a way to “level the playing field” (as my Dad would’ve said). But here’s the part…
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When Reading Gets in the Way of Math: Math Word Problems and Reading Comprehension
I was sitting in a doctor’s waiting room recently and ended up in a conversation with a middle school math teacher. We got talking about the students in our lives…
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Alternative Math Tools and Strategies That Help Every Student Succeed
When I was in high school, I failed Math every single year and spent my summers in Math school making up credits. Looking back, I struggled with number sense for…
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Dyscalculia Supports Every Teacher Should Know
Many of us have heard of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects a child’s ability to identify speech sounds and learn how they relate to letters and words (decoding). But…
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Dysgraphia in the Classroom: Beyond Just Messy Handwriting
Alex was engaged and well-spoken during class discussions, often contributing insightful points. But when it was time for independent writing, you could see the shift. The ideas that came so…
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Assistive Technology and Learning Tools · Belonging, Neurodivergency, and Culture · Instructional Best Practices and Differentiation
Supporting Dyslexia: Removing Barriers in the Classroom
As educators, we want inclusive and supportive learning environments for all our kids. Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects reading and writing skills, and it is often a hidden…
