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As we head into the week before Thanksgiving, please know how grateful I am for each of you and the efforts you put forth to create inclusive and equitable learning experiences for your students. I hope these resources provide some inspiration to press on. SHARED VISION: By December 2020, we can confidently say that our…

Did you know that the Diverse Learners Cooperative works with all teachers – whether they’re new or have many years of experience? One of the DLC Teacher Leader Fellows last year was Mrs. Martin, a teacher with over 30 years of experience. Because of our generous donors’ support, we’re able to meet teachers like Mrs.…

I hope this finds you well! Coming up soon is the Building Connectivities Conference. Would highly recommend this with lots of sessions from educators across the country making pathways to equitable experiences in this challenging time. It’s free! Register here. SHARED VISION: By December 2020, we can confidently say that our diverse learners have equitable…

Happy November! I hope this finds you well and that you find this resource edition helpful to your practice. SHARED VISION: By December 2020, 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…

How are you making progress towards this vision? I would love to hear what’s working, what’s not, and what you are trying. Thanks for continuing to share the resources you find with me! VISION: By December 2020, we can confidently say that our diverse learners have equitable access to high quality educational opportunities that inspire…

We are past the midpoint of this semester. Many of you, I know, are preparing for new modes of teaching (some in-person) in this second quarter. Please let me know if there is a specific resource or support you need in doing so – or find a resource that I should share. I appreciate all…

We all know that a teacher’s first year in the classroom can be especially challenging, but can you imagine completing your first year of teaching last spring, when COVID-19 shut schools down? That’s exactly what happened to Jacquie Skokna, a special education teacher at a small local charter school. Because of our donors’ financial support,…

By Mary Matthews, DLC Program Specialist & Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)  In moving to remote learning, we have all seen shifts in our students’ behavior. But, what we have to consider is that the behaviors students may have exhibited in school are not necessarily going to be the same as the behaviors they’re exhibiting…

By Cristina Villarreal Smith, DLC Engagement Specialist As school leaders plan to start the school year remotely, health concerns, technology access, and teacher preparation are all top of mind. One area of planning that can get left behind in the sudden shift to remote learning is how schools will consider and include the unique needs…

A real estate agent’s signature phrase has become my recent rallying cry, “Location! Location! Location!” As we move into a season of remote learning, we can maximize student growth by recognizing the significant shift in setting that is taking place and the resultant shift in needs that we must meet. Virtual classrooms have the potential…