Theme: Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate
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Rompiendo Barreras: La Misión de la Alianza para la Participación Transformadora de Conectar Escuelas y Familias que No Hablan Inglés
La Alianza de Participación Transformadora, ganadora de la Comunidad de Acción de EALA 2024, está cerrando la brecha entre las escuelas y las familias que no hablan inglés, especialmente aquellas con niños neurodivergentes. Click here for English version
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Breaking Barriers: The Transformative Engagement Alliance’s Mission to Connect Schools and Non-English-Speaking Families
The Transformative Engagement Alliance, a 2024 EALA Community of Action winner, is bridging the gap between schools and non-English-speaking families—particularly those with neurodivergent children. Haz clic aquí para español
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources
Changing Perspectives offers a variety of resources to support the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools. Their programs focus on building emotional intelligence, resilience, and inclusivity among students. The site provides lesson plans, professional development opportunities, and classroom strategies to help educators create supportive learning environments.
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Description Key
The Description Key, developed by the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP), is an invaluable resource for educators, families, and media professionals. It serves as a comprehensive guide to creating high-quality audio descriptions that make visual content accessible to individuals with visual impairments. The tool outlines key principles, best practices, and practical techniques for describing…
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K-12 Digital Infrastructure: Accessibility
The Digital Infrastructure and Accessibility Toolkit from the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance for schools and districts on ensuring digital learning environments are accessible and inclusive. The toolkit outlines key strategies for developing accessible technology infrastructure, selecting inclusive digital tools, and complying with legal accessibility standards. It also highlights best practices for integrating accessibility…
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Parents’ Guide to Student Success
This guide helps parents and families navigate grade-specific learning expectations and supports aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It offers practical tips for fostering student success in key subject areas, such as math and English language arts, while emphasizing the importance of social-emotional development. Designed to promote family-school collaboration, the guide equips parents with…
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Closing Achievement Gaps: A Gradient Learning Case Study
This case study examines how a middle school addressed persistent achievement gaps through a personalized learning model. By leveraging innovative strategies such as goal-setting, student ownership, and collaborative learning, the school achieved measurable improvements in student outcomes. This resource is an excellent tool for educators and administrators seeking to adapt evidence-based approaches to foster equity…
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Early Childhood Administrators Value Data for Decisionmaking
This report from the Data Quality Campaign highlights the power of early childhood data to support young learners and their families. Drawing from nationwide polling, it underscores the importance of making data accessible and actionable for families, educators, and policymakers. The resource provides practical strategies to design equitable data systems that inform decisions, enhance collaboration…
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Learning and Thinking Differences: A Playbook for Schools, Service Providers & Advocates
This playbook offers practical strategies for supporting students with learning and thinking differences, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and processing challenges. Designed for educators, service providers, and advocates, it provides actionable advice on identifying needs, implementing effective interventions, and fostering inclusive environments. A vital tool for those committed to improving outcomes and promoting equity for students…
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Expanding Access, Value and Experiences Through Credentialing
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.