Blogs

Out-of-focus menu board with white lettering in a wooden frame, surrounded by a blurred wall, ceiling, and plant.

What Happens When Access Doesn't Go as Planned?

A student may have access to everything they need at school but struggle when familiar supports aren't available. How can the Expanded Core Curriculum help students with visual impairments develop...

What Happens When Access Doesn't Go as Planned?

A student may have access to everything they need at school but struggle when familiar supports aren't available. How can the Expanded Core Curriculum help students with visual impairments develop...

Strobe fire alarm near a school restroom doorway

Good Grades Don’t Tell the Whole Story: Functio...

A student can be doing well academically and still have disability-specific functional needs. What should IEP teams consider now, next, and later?

Good Grades Don’t Tell the Whole Story: Functio...

A student can be doing well academically and still have disability-specific functional needs. What should IEP teams consider now, next, and later?

Cartoon illustration of a student wearing dark glasses seated beside an adult while classmates play kickball on a school playground.

When Being There Is Not the Same as Belonging: ...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher   The ball rolled toward home plate. He swung his foot and missed. “Strike!” another student called. He stamped both feet and walked to...

When Being There Is Not the Same as Belonging: ...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher   The ball rolled toward home plate. He swung his foot and missed. “Strike!” another student called. He stamped both feet and walked to...

Cartoon illustration of a boy wearing a hearing aid talking with a school nurse while children play together visible out a window outside.

When “Go Play” Isn’t Enough: Supporting Friends...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher For the third time that week, the student raised a hand just before recess. “My stomach hurts. Can I go to the nurse?” A...

When “Go Play” Isn’t Enough: Supporting Friends...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher For the third time that week, the student raised a hand just before recess. “My stomach hurts. Can I go to the nurse?” A...

Three ring binder with coversheet Anytown Public Schools Emergency Operations Plan with folded white cane and folded wire rimmed glasses.

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Rain had been falling since before the first teachers arrived that morning. Then, just as buses and a small number of car riders began...

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher Rain had been falling since before the first teachers arrived that morning. Then, just as buses and a small number of car riders began...

Three ring binder with coversheet Anytown Public Schools Emergency Operations Plan with 2 hearing aids and an external microphone.

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher The lockdown announcement came over the intercom during class. As the teacher assigned to check the restroom beside her classroom, the art teacher headed...

When the Routine Changes: Every Safety Plan Nee...

Submitted by: Janelle Parker, NC Teacher The lockdown announcement came over the intercom during class. As the teacher assigned to check the restroom beside her classroom, the art teacher headed...