02.08 Diverse Learner Resource Roundup
Headlong into February - it’s hard to believe as this season has felt so blurry. Thank you for the ways that you continue to show up for your students, your teammates, and for the DLC - I’m so grateful for this community and the wealth of new ideas and energy it sustains. More resources per our vision below.
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: “If we have a system that is set up to individualize [education] for all students, we’re more likely to get quality special education,” said Stelitano of RAND. “The system just requires the right resources and the right training for teachers.” - What Lessons Does Special Education Hold for Improving Personalized Learning? - MindShift - a relevant read as we move to learn from our current decisions and improve for future generations of students.
PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
Teach Kids to Think About Their Thinking -- Metacognition (Want more on meta-cognition? Check out this webinar!)
A clear and useful process for planning Specially Designed Instruction for diverse learners
Shake up your classroom reading routines with partner reading! This guide offers an accessible set of teachers directions for how to do this well - and I can see this being a high leverage opportunity in the virtual setting as well.
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
WHOLE CHILD
COVID Crisis: 6 Ways It Helps Kids Build Strengths - I appreciate this optimistic view!
Last week’s chat about Check-In Check-Out and its use in virtual and in-person settings.
Distance Learning Motivation: Keeping ADHD Students Engaged, Motivated
Of a specific to TN note, if you’re interested in the most recent legislative session - check out the teacher summaries produced by the TN DOE.
Looking for something specific, let me know!
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