Reopening school buildings. Upcoming state tests. Planning for transitions. Summer preparation. There are so many swirling thoughts and plans and challenges happening right now. Find encouragement in that we have done and continue to do something we’ve never done before — and you are not alone in that. This week’s roundup includes resources to support you and your students in the coming changes.
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: Growing up, I was ‘that kid.’ I became a teacher to help others like me.
PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
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A powerful design tool as you’re examining the accessibility and equity embedded in your instructional planning strategies: Instructional Design Tool from the Learner Variability Project
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TN List Accommodations and Modifications for Virtual Learning – this one does a good job of delineating the two modes of adapting learning opportunities for varying needs
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Tips for Increasing Zoom Engagement in Your Virtual Classes – a humorous look at the topic with practical suggestions
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
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Supporting Young English Learners at Home – a library of tip sheets available in English and Spanish; these would be great for building connections with the families of both in person and virtual students
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Have you heard of Quill.org? It’s a free tool, great for developing written expression skills.
WHOLE CHILD
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How to build kids’ empathy during COVID – perhaps never more important than as we reenter shared learning spaces
EQUITY-CENTERED
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Bias Toolkit from UnBounded – a thorough resource for bringing these conversations to life in your space
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Reading as Liberation—An Examination of the Research Base from Achieve the Core
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