The newest Schools Attuned® in Practice module, Universal Design for Learning: The Schools Attuned Connection, is now available exclusively for Schools Attuned educators. This module allows the participant to create their own learning path where they explore the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and see first-hand how UDL complements the Schools Attuned Program. Visit www.schoolsattuned.org for more information on the module.
Language plays a crucial role in school and in everyday life. The ability to understand language, known as Receptive Language Ability, affects almost everything you do in life. Use the resources available in the online LearningBase to help students who have difficulties processing language. |
Meet Elea. Elea is an eight-year-old third grader. Up to this point in school, her mother has had few concerns about her academic performance. Lately, however, both Elea and her mother have become a bit anxious about school. Elea has complained about being bored with much of what happens in the classroom.
Learn more about Elea and her strengths, weaknesses and management plan.
The Language Parts Catalogue is a tool designed to help students address language-related learning challenges. This book is designed to be an entertaining way to learn all about the parts of language. Students can use this book to explore ways to help improve their abilities.
Read an excerpt from the book here. |
AKOMblog goes live! This month The Forman School in Litchfield, Connecticut will kick-off our blog with thoughts, insights, and experiences surrounding Schools Attuned, implementation, All Kinds of Minds and more! Visit the blog online.
NEW Offerings in Universal Design for Learning. The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) has announced a series of new professional development offerings that focus on improving the outcomes for all learners by applying the principles of UDL to educational practice. Each of the institutes provides hands-on technology, group work, guidance from CAST professionals, networking with other professionals in the field, and more.
For more information, visit: http://www.cast.org/pd/institute/index.html
or register at
http://www.cast.org/pd/registration/index.html
Neurodevelopmental Construct of the Month: Language. Language is defined as being able to articulate and understand written and spoken communications. This construct is central to a student's ability to do well. Read the newest research reviews on:
• Expressive Language
• Receptive Language |
