Diverse Learners Cooperative

Autism Acceptance Month

Did you know that 1 in 54 children lives with Autism? April is Autism Acceptance Month, and a great time to learn about ways to make your classroom and school a more inclusive one. Find out five ideas on how to do just that!

Ask a Principal Podcast Interview

Our founding director, Brooke Allen, went from dreaming about being a special education teacher to dreaming up a co-op that employs them. Find out how it all started with her interview on the Ask a Principal Podcast: A Snarky Facebook Post!

Organizing & Analyzing Diverse Learner Data

If we have been mostly in virtual this year, we know we have had limited if any in person contact with students and this has made it really challenging to not only see them and build relationships but also collect data and analyze the progress they are making. Check out our latest coffee chat to learn more about organizing and analyzing diverse learners data!

03.22 Diverse Learner Resource Roundup

In this week’s edition: planning for spring assessments, students with dyslexia, dual-identified learners, and summer preparation for teachers that focuses on anti-bias education.

Teacher Interview: Dr. Kathleen Gant

Find out how the DLC Teacher Cohort has helped Dr. Kathleen Gant continue to serve her students with disabilities well during this especially challenging year.

03.01 Diverse Learner Resource Roundup

In this week’s edition: flexing our empathy muscles, designing for learner variability, and placing equity at the center of our decisions now and moving forward.

Myth vs. Fact: Special Education

What do we believe students with disabilities are capable of learning and achieving? What do we believe is true for students in special education as a whole? Unfortunately there are many common myths and misconceptions about students with disabilities that inform decision-making in schools today. One of the easiest ways to advocate for students with […]