The Learners Lab
The Diverse Learners Cooperative Blog
Standing in Solidarity
Racial justice is a prerequisite to educational equity. Our team is committed to individually and collectively engaging in the constant work of justice.
English Learner Student Supports: Part 3
The final part of a series in providing the right supports for English Learner students
EL Student Supports Part 2: Knowing Your EL Students
Part 2 of 3 of a series in providing supports for EL students.
Relationship Building with the Diverse Learner
A fresh look at building relationships with students who challenge you
Co-Teaching 101: Working With Your Co-Teacher
Strategies and resources for an effective co-teaching relationship
DLC Fellow Classroom Visit: Mrs. Giamanco
Great things are happening in this DLC Fellow's 8th grade English Language Arts class!
Special Ed Community Resource Round Up
A fantastic list of resources for Special Ed teachers and families!
What is the DLC Fellowship Impact Project?
One thing that has been important for us to define in regards to the Fellowship is the Impact Project. As a teacher, I might read those words and think, “No time for that!” We hope this post clarifies the vision of this integral work.
What is the DLC Teacher Leader Fellowship?
Over three hundred professional development participants, thousands of Slack messages, sixteen member schools, hundreds of coaching meetings over countless cups of coffee has taught us a few things this year.
Who is the Diverse Learners Cooperative?
In 2017, a Nashville non-profit commissioned me to conduct a needs assessment around special education in Nashville’s charter schools. The aim was to determine primary strengths and challenges of local charters in meeting the needs of students with disabilities and propose a potential mode of support to grow best practice in this regard.