02.02 Diverse Learner Resource Roundup
Thank you for sharing this resource roundup with your colleagues - we have lots of new people on the list. As a reminder, I try to share only the most relevant and practical resources that help us get incrementally closer to our collective vision:
By May 2021, we can confidently say that our diverse learners have equitable access to high quality educational opportunities that inspire progress toward their individualized goals across learning environments.
As always, use what you need, when you need it. Comment below with how you’re putting these ideas to work, what you’ve found most useful, or where gaps continue to exist or show up.
READ THIS: A Guide to Ensuring FAPE in the Virtual Setting, a DLC + NCSECS collaboration offering 23 examples of FAPE in the virtual setting
PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
Removing Barriers to Effective Distance Learning by Applying the High-Leverage Practices - a fantastic resource that connects HLPs with barriers and strategies in the virtual setting
Accelerating Learning in the 2020- 2021 School Year - organized by goals and strategies with a focus on long-term impact, with a particular emphasis on attendance and engagement
Improving Accessibility for All Students - an easy-to-read guide for everyday lesson adaptations that include more students; I especially love the “hidden hint” idea!
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
Letter names and sounds - the TPR version from one of our awesome cohort teachers!
Tracking Language Development - and all the other Coffee Chats we’ve added to our page - slides and resources included.
TRANSITION
Transitioning to Life After High School - a video series for asynchronous learning experiences or group discussions
Don’t let virtual settings be a barrier to a student’s involvement in their own IEP! Here are some resources that can support this work: Sample Self-Advocacy Plan, Knowing my IEP, It's About Me: IEP Workbook
WHOLE CHILD
Coping with COVID - Called a “resilience curriculum” - I can see so many daily uses of the images and ideas presented in this simple slide deck
Virtual Calming Room - we could all use this, especially our students!
Check-in Links - a set of forms you can use to check-in with your students Happy new year! I hope this finds you well. As we are all likely back at the virtual learning effort, I will continue to send resources that I hope you find relevant and practical. I’d love to hear from you what you’re looking for in the weeks coming. Have a wonderful week!
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