Co-teaching: Gaining multiple expertise to intentionally plan and deliver instruction. Lesson design to prevent barriers to learning with strategic solutions to get students through or around barriers. Use of Co-teaching models to provide Specially Designed Instruction.

"Equity-based inclusion cannot fully occur under the present frame of education." This research brief by SWIFT Schools is quick, dirty, and right on the money. We need new systems. Yesterday. #UDL #MTSS files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED590…

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Great infographic:

Tomorrow is the FIRST day of online school with students for teachers. Online learning is new for many of our school systems. This message is for you. You won't regret finding out what FFT means. Brené Brown | Brené on FFTs, let's play it! podbean.com/ea/dir-v74du-8…

So true! 🙌

Hang on educators; you are doing great.

Unless authentic inclusion is an expectation throughout an entire school system, it often stops after transitioning to a new school or teacher. Inclusive best practices must be communicated from the top-down. It is unsustainable and exhausting when it comes from the bottom-up.

No matter what the president says, the central role slavery played in the development of the United States is beyond dispute. A truly "patriotic education" requires the courage to confront that history and hold our nation accountable to its promises. t-t.site/2GX0xQs

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This is good. 6 concrete ideas for concurrent learning, solicited from teachers all around doing the work. Thank you Cult of Pedagogy - this was great to listen to on my power walk and a great resource to highlight for schools I support.

“Now, more than ever, we need leaders who not only recognize & name the racial inequities that plague our schools, but who also take action to address them.” Elena Aguilar ➡️ bit.ly/3kU9sCT

Partner Talk rubric - love this!!

When we collect data on student IEP g/o mastery, it informs us of the instruction and supports WE planned for the student. It is not evidence which determines it is appropriate to segregate a student. Data is to be used to refine our programming and planning for our students.

Educators, all of you: THANK YOU for everything you are doing for your students. You are valued. You are important. You are CRUSHING it.

Sleep is essential! Consistent bed times and wake up times, along with limiting screens prior to sleep, provide restorative sleep for kids and adults.

Secondary ELA teacher Calvert High School Calvertnet Ms. Gentile applied for and was awarded a Calvert School Foundation grant, "Improving Literacy through Book Clubs." Congratulations, Ms. Gentile! #BookClub #studentvoice #studentchoice 📚

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Stronger Together: collaboration is key

🤟 - Love You Too Ernie Johnson "Make somebody's life Better." #BamaFactor #RollTide