EALA

Disability: Dyslexia

  • In Search of Opportunity: Can Families Use Education Choice to Secure More of What They Want?

    In Search of Opportunity: Can Families Use Education Choice to Secure More of What They Want?

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    This CRPE report examines how education choice programs help families access schools that meet their needs. Through data and interviews, it highlights challenges in navigating these systems and offers insights on making education choice more equitable and effective.

  • Expanding Access, Value and Experiences Through Credentialing

    Expanding Access, Value and Experiences Through Credentialing

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    This resource delves into how credentials can enhance equity, expand career opportunities, and provide meaningful learning pathways. It offers actionable insights for educators, employers, and policymakers to implement effective credentialing systems.

  • STEM for All Toolkit

    STEM for All Toolkit

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    This resource offers practical tips and strategies for making STEM education more inclusive and engaging for all learners. It supports educators in creating accessible and empowering STEM experiences that cater to students with diverse abilities, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive in the STEM field.

  • CAST’s Free Online Tools

    CAST’s Free Online Tools

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    Discover a collection of free, innovative tools by CAST designed to make learning more accessible and inclusive. From text-to-speech tools to interactive supports for reading and writing, this resource hub empowers educators with practical solutions that align with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Ideal for classrooms aiming to enhance student engagement and accessibility.

  • Assistive Technology: Myths and Facts

    Assistive Technology: Myths and Facts

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    This insightful guide from CITES and CAST addresses common myths about Assistive Technology (AT) while providing factual clarifications. A must-read for educators, families, and administrators, this resource helps foster better understanding and implementation of AT to support students with disabilities. Learn how AT can transform learning and remove barriers effectively.

  • Nashville School Study Tours Resources

    Nashville School Study Tours Resources

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    In April 2024, EALA brought together a group of dedicated educators in Nashville for an immersive School Study Tour focused on advancing inclusive education for students with disabilities and learning differences. Over the course of several days, participants visited four schools and engaged with educators, families, and community partners to explore effective, real-world practices. The…

  • The 10 Indicators of Authentic MTSS Implementation

    The 10 Indicators of Authentic MTSS Implementation

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    This resource outlines the 10 Indicators of Authentic Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Implementation, offering a framework for schools and districts to effectively implement MTSS. It covers key actions such as establishing an MTSS team, setting SMART goals for academics and social-emotional needs, auditing current practices, and setting up progress monitoring and communication systems. The…

  • Improving the Accessibility of State-Mandated Assessments: Findings from a Focus Group of State Education Agency Representatives

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    This guide from CAST offers essential strategies and policies to make state assessments inclusive and equitable for all students. Ideal for educators and policymakers, it provides practical tools to ensure accessible assessments.

  • Dyslexia Guidebook 2023-24

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    The Dyslexia Guide from the Office of the Student Advocate provides crucial insights and strategies for understanding and supporting dyslexia in educational settings.

  • Empowered and Equipped: A Personal Perspective of Neurodiversity

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    What does it mean to be a “different thinker” or identify as neurodiverse? Where can we find the full potential of our community? And how can we make strides toward creating a world in which every learner is recognized? By sharing his own experiences with dyslexia and ADHD, David Flink will provide answers to these…