Gamifying high school with a Dungeons & Dragons format
Elizabeth Snyder faced a challenge. A school psychologist at Montcalm Area ISD in Montcalm...
Category Archives: Classroom Teaching
Navigating real life with AbleEyes.org
Even for the most adept, traveling can present unexpected challenges. But when you are...
Does my student need assistive technology (AT)? How to assess, and try AT for free
There’s a common conception that assistive technology (AT), defined as “devices and services to...
tidbITs: Communication a human right
Communication Bill of Rights A speaker at a recent educational conference noted that special...
Convincing students to read more often and in depth
Unsurprisingly, studies confirm that the better kids are at reading, the better they do...
Tools for students with dyslexia
If you have students struggling with dyslexia, check out the Dyslexia Help website (http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu)...
See Firstbook.org for free and low-cost books, apps, and more
First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise committed to elevating educational opportunities for children...
Using simple sign language to promote learning and literacy
Katie, a student with Down’s syndrome, was having a difficult time in class. She...
Dealing with sexuality-related issues for students with autism
It’s important to realize that for most students with disabilities, even when intellectual functioning does...
PlayWorthy: Don’t forget Bookshare!
Educators use Bookshare to make reading easier for students with specific learning disabilities in...