The NGSS were designed as “all standards for all students” -- rigorous science instruction, no matter students’ labels, demographics, or past experiences. In this episode, Nicole interviews four Special Education experts to discuss NGSS accessibility.  Learn how to make the NGSS accessible for all students. 

Kristen Rademaker, Dr. Marquita S. Blades, Barbara A. Hopkins and Brian Raygor participated in this panel to provide their expertise.  To learn more about these experts, please see the original video. 

To view the full episode recap, click here. 

Resources: 

• STEM From The Start  
• Dr. Blades Consulting LLC 
• Illinois Storylines Working Group 
• STEM Teaching Tools 
• NextGenStorylines 
• Teaching Engineering 
• English Learners In STEM Subjects 
• NGSS Lesson Screener 

You're invited to check out Bring Wonder Back, an on-demand video series designed to help you take your first steps to transforming your students into scientists with 3D teaching practices — what the NGSS is all about! Access this video series at iexplorescience.com/wonder and get ready to bring wonder, engagement, and a love for learning back to your science class.

Are you looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to improve your lessons?  Download Erin's 3D Lesson Planner.  Then, all you have to do is write down what you are already doing in class.  Then, she will send you instructions for EASY next steps.   Click here to grab this FREE download. 

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