In this bonus episode I break down the groundbreaking "Forward Together" report from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) shared by Sarah Sandelius and Kristen N. Briggs during their S4E27 Episode: How The Ability Challenge is Transforming Special Education. Discover the three essential mindsets and eight key practices that benefit not just the one in five students with learning differences, but ALL learners. 

I share practical strategies for:

➡️explicit instruction, 

➡️Universal Design for Learning, 

➡️strategy instruction, 

➡️flexible grouping, 

➡️positive behavior strategies, 

➡️collaboration, 

➡️culturally responsive teaching, 

➡️and evidence-based content instruction. 

Learn how to create equitable learning environments where every student can thrive despite political pushback against inclusive education initiatives. 

Episode Mentions:

• ✨NCLD Report: FORWARD TOGETHER: Helping Educators Unlock the Power of Students Who Learn Differently
• ✨Stiggins's 7 Strategies of Assessment FOR Learning
• ✨S3 E31: Your AI-Powered UDL Thought Partner: LUDIA with Beth Stark and Jérémie Rostan
• ✨S4E19: Educational Teams Bridging School & Family Communication w/ Leah Mermelstein & Dr. Jen Gioia
• ✨Kalyn Belsha of Chalkbeat

Perfect for educators, administrators, and caregivers committed to supporting diverse learners.

00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 

01:00 - About the Forward Together Report 

03:00 - Understanding the "One in Five" Students 

05:00 - Three Essential Mindsets for Effective Teaching 

06:00 - Self-Efficacy: Believing in Your Ability to Teach All Students 

08:00 - Positive Orientation Toward Inclusion and Belonging 

09:00 - Growth Mindset for Teachers and Students 

10:00 - Eight Key Practices That Benefit All Learners 

11:00 - Explicit Targeted Instruction and Universal Design for Learning 

12:00 - Strategy Instruction for Independent Learning 

14:00 - Positive Behavior Strategies and PBIS 

15:00 - Flexible vs. Fixed Grouping Approaches 

16:00 - Collaboration Between Educators and Caregivers 

17:00 - Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pedagogy 

19:00 - Evidence-Based Content Instruction 

20:00 - What Science Says About Neurodiversity in Learning 

22:00 - Moving Forward Together and Finding Purpose 

23:00 - Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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