Resource Format: Video
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A Strength-Based Approach to Learner Variability and Neurodiversity
Barbara Pape will discuss how terms such as learner variability, whole child, and universal design for learning (UDL) can be applied to create strength-based teaching and learning for neurodiverse students. Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
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Innovations in Empathy: A Multidimensional, Dynamic Approach to Building Empathy
Explore the Empathy Framework, a theory-based approach to teaching empathy through self-practice, in-class community building, and technology-based global collaborations. Learn about the dimensions of empathy and how to apply the Framework in K-12 classrooms. Engage in interactive SEL exercises, share reflections, and discover real-world examples of empathy-building activities and programming.
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Tech Tool of the Month: Cephable
Tune in to learn how EALA’s Tech Tool of the Month (TTOTM), Cephable, an assistive technology platform, is moving digital interaction beyond keyboard and mouse. The Cephable team will demonstrate how it adapts to the user, enables new input controls through voice, face, and motion for a more accessible digital experience.
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Changing Perspectives: Understanding Inclusion, Ableism, and Neurodiversity
In this webisode, Sam Drazin, Founder and Executive Director, Changing Perspectives talks about Understanding Inclusion, Ableism, and Neurodiversity.
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Social Studies Education Today: Preparing Students for College, Career, and Civic Life
What is the state of social studies education today – and how can I simultaneously navigate the political landscape of social studies and prepare my students for college, career, and civic life? This session shares resources and services from the National Council for the Social Studies to support an inclusive environment for all learners. Learn…
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Making Accessible Educational Materials Available to Students Who Need Them
In this session we will be discussing the importance of using Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) in your classroom, as well as how Bookshare can help.
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STEM Problem Solving and Neurodivergent Learners
Film director Aaron Wolf collaborated with the ND in STEM at TERC team to create this video featuring actor Chris Williams. Chris and Aaron discuss their personal experiences as neurodivergent learners and talk about how STEM problem solving has led them to think outside the box in their careers.
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Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) with Students
Discover effective strategies for employing GenAI tools in a responsible, developmentally appropriate manner with students, including planning student-facing activities for those over 13 years of age.
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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Support the IEP Process
This 60 minute session will focus on using GenAI to help develop IEP goals, identify key strategies, and communicate with parents/providers, and feature a hands-on component: Using GenAI tools to support key parts of the IEP process while protecting PII.
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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Planning
This 60 minute session + companion guide will focus on using GenAI to support lesson planning that meets the specific needs of students, and feature a hands-on component: Instructional planning with different free GenAI tools.
