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…
“Real Life” Examples
Read real classroom stories, examples, and teacher experiences that bring inclusive strategies to life. These posts share what actually worked (and what didn’t) in real K–8 classrooms – grounding inclusive teaching theory in the messy, meaningful reality of working with diverse learners every day.
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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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From Lecture to Facilitated Learning: Encouraging Kids to be Active Learners
You’re standing at the front of the classroom, delivering what feels like a clear, purposeful lesson. You see nods. A few students are taking notes. A hand or two goes…
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Alternative Knowledge Assessments for Students Who Read Below Grade Level
When a student reads below grade level, traditional tests often measure their reading ability rather than their content knowledge. For teachers working with neurodivergent learners or students with developing decoding…
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How Reducing Teacher Talk Time Helped Every Kid in the Room
Delivering content and teaching are not the same thing. It’s an easy trap to fall into, especially when the concepts are tough. When students struggle, our instinct as educators is…
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The Think Aloud Strategy Your Students Need
The Think Aloud strategy is one of the most powerful tools you have in the “I Do” phase of the Gradual Release Model, and it might be the piece you…
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Making Tier 1 Instruction Work for All Learners
The Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework many schools use to ensure all students get the academic and behavioral support they need. Tiers 2 and 3 – the…
