Theme: Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate
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Conflict Resolution Steps Lesson Plan
Through this lesson plan, students will be learn to: Understand the importance of regulation before problem-solving; Understand the difference between facts and interpretations in conflict; Recognize emotions and underlying needs; Learn a structured approach to resolving conflict.
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Conflict Resolution for Neurodivergent Students
Conflict is often treated as a behavior issue that needs to be corrected quickly before it escalates. Getting to the root of the conflict and providing structure to help students resolve it reduces escalation and builds long-term problem-solving skills instead of short-term compliance.
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Film Discussion Guide: Left Behind
This film discussion guide is meant to inspire conversation among audiences after watching the documentary film, Left Behind. It is designed to be as flexible and adaptable to your discussion groups’ level of knowledge on the issues of dyslexia, disability, supporting children with learning disabilities, and their civil rights.
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Insights for Navigating the Transition to Adulthood
Discover data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to support young adults with learning disabilities.
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Centering Youth Voice in Education Webinar
The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) takes an inside look at the Youth Action Project, a collaborative initiative dedicated to closing the gap in meaningful participation for disabled and neurodivergent youth. This webinar features leaders from three pilot sites: Social Optics, Transition Academy, and LiberatED.
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School To Prison Pipeline
Missouri’s school discipline is inequitable. For years, the disproportionate discipline of students of color and students with disabilities has prevented these students from achieving their educational potential.
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Youth Action Project Resources
Youth-led pilot projects demonstrate the power of community-connected learning to help students navigate their futures with confidence and purpose. Centering student voice and storytelling, these initiatives show how education can evolve when youth are trusted as change-makers and supported with care.
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Youth Project Framework for Students with IDD and Autism
The Youth Project aims to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and Autism by providing them with self-advocacy tools, identifying their learning styles, and exploring post-secondary pathways in college, entrepreneurship, vocational, and trade programs.
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Helping Learners Thrive: Lessons From Youth Leaders
Through our Youth Action Project, we conducted interviews with five neurodivergent high school students to better understand their educational experiences and needs. We invite you to explore the lessons learned from these student voices and consider how you might create more opportunities for students to share their insights.
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“If They Would Just Listen”: What Students Are Teaching Us About Belonging and Voice
The Educating All Learners Alliance’s 2024 Community of Action event funded two innovative projects aimed at improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities. One of the projects that received funding was the Youth Action Project which aimed to amplify student voice and agency.