EALA

Disability: Writing Disabilities

  • Creating a Thriving Inclusive Classroom Space

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    Classrooms are more than just the physical space that makes them up. They are built from both mental and physical components meant to benefit all learners involved (students, teachers, support staff, you name it!). Join the Educating All Learners Alliance in a discussion with 4 educators from across the country about real ways teachers are…

  • Wunder by Understood

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    The first community app for parents of kids with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia

  • INFACT: Computational Thinking Teaching and Learning Materials

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    INFACT is a collection of on- and off-line materials and activities that provides an opportunity to engage districts in researching the intersection of computational thinking skills and neurodiverse students in grades 3-8. The materials were designed with scaffolds to support executive function and to be accessible to all learners. EdGE at TERC is interested in…

  • Pathways to Literacy and Community with AIM Institute

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    Dawn Brookhart, Associate Director of AIM Institute for Learning and Research, joined us on our latest podcast episode to discuss AIM Institute’s work towards supporting students who are struggling to learn to read. We asked her about AIM Pathways and the many courses available for educators, and school leadership, to learn about professional development in…

  • Advocating for My Child’s Literacy Needs

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    A literacy advocate supports or speaks out for someone else’s educational needs or rights in reading, writing, and language. As a family member, you know your child best. You have seen your child’s literacy skills progress over time. You can embrace your role as an advocate and learn how to work together with your child’s…

  • Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively

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    This practice guide presents three evidence-based recommendations for helping students in grades 6–12 develop effective writing skills. Each recommendation includes specific, actionable guidance for educators on implementing practices in their classrooms. The guide also summarizes and rates the evidence supporting each recommendation, describes examples to use in class, and offers the panel’s advice on how…

  • Supporting Your Middle or High Schooler’s Writing Skills at Home

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    Strong writing skills are crucial for students to communicate, succeed in school, and prepare for a career. Just like their younger peers, middle and high schoolers need opportunities to practice and improve writing skills. This resource, co-developed by REL Northwest and REL Southwest, describes several approaches that families and caregivers can use to support their…

  • Writing Resources

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    A compilation of resources to assist in the teaching of writing.

  • Learning Differently 101

    Learning Differently 101

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    This resource is designed to empower middle school students who learn differently and the educators that support them. Participants will gain a deeper understanding and empathy for what it’s like to learn differently, become comfortable talking about learning differences in a strengths-based and empowering way, connect with a community of students and educators navigating the…

  • Podcast: Brooklyn School Shares Instructional Program Scheduling Map Resource to Guide Schools With Re-Opening

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    Eric Tucker and Bennison Ntsakey from the Brooklyn LAB Charter School discuss barriers and solutions for school reopening as it relates to special and general education students. Eric and Bennison walk through the process of developing the Instructional Program Scheduling Map, which is a resource for schools to use to meet the needs of students,…