Theme: Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate
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Post High-School Resources for Individuals with Down Syndrome
The period following high school graduation can present many challenges. But it can also be a time of excitement, productivity, and great satisfaction. Planning for this transition from an early age can help the individual with Down syndrome mature into an adult who is as independent as possible.
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Policy Priorities for Young Advocates and Learning Disability Champions
Neurodivergent students, from Kindergarten through college, continue to face barriers due to the lack of proper funding, accommodations, and resources to support their academic success. Learn more about NCLD’s policy priorities for young advocates.
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Comparison Between Asset and Deficit Based Approaches
The focus on the assets of communities—rather than its needs, deficits, or problems—represents an important shift in mindset and practice for people who work with communities on issues of importance .
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Behavior Support That Works
This free toolkit walks your team through the full problem-solving process: defining behavior clearly, collecting and analyzing data to identify its function, building a function-aligned support plan, and tracking what’s working. Download guides, observation forms, and planning templates one at a time, or grab the complete set. Every resource is ready to copy, save, and…
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How Accessible Tech Can Promote Empathy and Collaboration
A middle school design and technology teacher breaks down a three-project unit that nicely overlaps with STEAM content.
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Special Education Ambassadors: How to Presume Competence in Every Decision
Use this checklist to anchor your school’s inclusive practices in belief, evidence‑based supports, and decisions that maximize opportunity rather than restrict it.