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How an Expanded Understanding of Foundational Skills Informs the Teaching of Reading and the Screening of our Children
Please join Drs. Maryanne Wolf and Sue Sears for a discussion of an expanded understanding of foundational literacy skills. Learn how “POSSUM”, an acronym that represents the multiple linguistic processes that contribute to word recognition and fluency, is supported by emerging research on the reading brain and the heterogeneity of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Explore a resource for embedding all aspects of word knowledge in learning to read, within the context of multi-componential approaches to literacy instruction and intervention. And, consider the implications of ...
High School Student Mental Health Student Slides Handout
For high school students - A PDF of student-specific Powerpoint slides corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
High School Student Mental Health Activity Worksheet
For high school students - Worksheet corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
High School Student Mental Health Activity Guide
For high school students - Teacher and student slides with multiple activities and exercises to help students learn about coping skills and other tools that help them build resiliency. Instructions and suggested script for teachers are included in the document. Further instructions (and handouts for other school ages) can be found in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." The Worksheet and Student Slides are linked below in "Related Items."
Middle School Student Mental Health Student Slides Handout
For middle school students - A PDF of student-specific Powerpoint slides corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
Middle School Student Mental Health Activity Worksheet
For middle school students - Printable tool corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
Middle School Student Mental Health Activity Guide
For middle school students - Teacher and student slides with multiple activities and exercises to help students learn about coping skills and other tools that help them build resiliency. Instructions and suggested script for teachers are included in the document. Further instructions (and handouts for other school ages) can be found in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." The Worksheet and Student Slides are linked below in "Related Items."
Elementary School Student Mental Health Student Slides Handout
For elementary school students - A PDF of student-specific Powerpoint slides corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
Elementary School Student Mental Health Activity Worksheet
For elementary school students - Printable tool corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
Elementary School Student Mental Health Activity Guide
For elementary school students - Teacher and student slides with multiple activities and exercises to help students learn about coping skills and other tools that help them build resiliency. Instructions and suggested script for teachers are included in the document. Further instructions (and handouts for other school ages) can be found in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." The Worksheet and Student Slides are linked below in "Related Items."
Creating Healing Spaces for Teachers
Teachers have the enormous task of facilitating learning while also impacted by trauma, burnout, and grief. This video focuses on how schools can create policies and spaces for teachers that are centered in healing and racial justice principles.
Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) School Based Community Access Platform (SBCAP) program created a mental health activity guide for teachers to use in classrooms. This guide was created to provide teachers with several activities that will equip students with coping skills, in an effort to support their resiliency.
Supporting Students Who Are Worried and Anxious: Practical Tools for the Classroom
As students and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, school communities will be adjusting to significant anxiety, stress, and trauma experiences. Dr. John Piacentini from the https://carescenter.ucla.edu discusses how teachers, parents/caregivers, and students can learn to identify and respond to anxiety symptoms and provide strategies to help combat stress in students. Recorded on: 7/30/2020
Empowering Every Voice: Leveraging Assistive Technology and AAC to Cultivate Inclusive Learning Environments
This session will explore how integrating Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can create inclusive classrooms for all students. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to support students using AAC, promoting meaningful communication and full participation. We will highlight strategies and tools to boost engagement and reduce barriers in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning. Participants will leave with actionable techniques to incorporate AAC and AT into their teaching, ensuring equitable access to education and fostering an inclusive learning environment. This ...
Inclusive Practices in Action: Pairing Co-Teachers (East Bakersfield High School, Kern High School District)
This video highlights how Kern High School District intentionally pairs co-teachers to foster complementary strengths, support shared responsibility, and enhance instruction for inclusive classrooms. It also shows how site administrators match teachers based on skills, experience, and teaching style and how that pairing leads to better planning, communication, and student outcomes. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
Inclusive Practices in Action: Pairing Co-Teachers (Mira Monte High School, Kern High School District)
This video highlights how Kern High School District intentionally pairs co-teachers to foster complementary strengths, support shared responsibility, and enhance instruction for inclusive classrooms. It also shows how site administrators match teachers based on skills, experience, and teaching style and how that pairing leads to better planning, communication, and student outcomes. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
SIP Co-Teaching Reference Guide for Parents/Caregivers
The SIP Co-Teaching Reference Guide for Parents & Caregivers is a family-friendly resource that explains what co-teaching is and how it supports students in inclusive classrooms. It highlights the benefits for all learners, including improved academic performance, stronger self-advocacy, and greater access to the general education curriculum with individualized support. The guide outlines six co-teaching models—such as station teaching, parallel teaching, and team teaching—so families understand how instruction may look in practice. It also includes FAQs to address common parent concerns about teacher roles, pacing, ...
Co-Teaching Reference Guide
The SIP Co-Teaching Reference Guide is a practical resource that defines co-teaching, outlines what it is and is not, and highlights its benefits for students with and without disabilities. It describes six research-based co-teaching models—such as team teaching, parallel teaching, and station teaching—providing clarity on how they can be implemented effectively. The guide also includes considerations for successful implementation, including leadership, data use, professional development, and scheduling. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
Language, Literacy, and Dyslexia Series
The Language, Literacy, and Dyslexia series supports the literacy development of a wide range of learners, including those with dyslexia, within the context of today’s diverse communities, families, and student populations. Course content, developed by a multidisciplinary team of teacher educators, reading researchers, and neuroscientists reflects the most current evidence-based educational practices. Courses are aligned with the California Dyslexia Guidelines and Literacy Standard 7 Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs). Each course includes an extensive collection of relevant readings, resources, and references.
Dyslexia and Multilingual/English Learners: Understanding Language and Literacy Considerations
This module provides specific examples of how to use students’ knowledge of their native language in learning to read in English, and includes discussion of the ELA/ELD Framework, culturally responsive teaching, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and screening. Throughout the module emphasizes the importance of integrating spoken English proficiency with English language literacy development. The module concludes with an example of an Equity-based Language Assessment and an accompanying activity with resources. TPEs Addressed: TPE 7.1 - Plan and Implement evidence-based literacy instruction (grounded in ELA/ELD Framework) TPE 7.2 ...
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs
This series delves into a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching multilingual students with exceptional needs, providing educators and specialists with the tools and insights necessary to foster inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environments. The series covers key topics, including the creation of Accessible and Equitable IEPs through a collaborative approach, an introduction to Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for enhancing student communication and participation, and a critical examination of the relationship between inclusion and accessibility. Additionally, the videos lay the foundation for ...
Expanded Foundational Literacy Skills
The Expanded Foundational Literacy Skills module presents an understanding of foundational skills that both includes and goes beyond phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, word recognition, and fluency. In this expanded view, we examine the critical role of all language processes (phonological, orthographic, semantic, morphological, and syntactic) to word recognition, fluency, and skilled reading. With an emphasis on explicit, systematic, and cumulative teacher-directed approaches, the module provides evidence-based, literacy related assessment and instruction appropriate for all learners. The module concludes with a discussion of structured literacy reading ...
Mythbusters: Learning Styles
This video tackles the popular belief that students learn best when instruction matches their preferred “learning style” (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic). We explore where this myth came from, why it persists, and what research actually tells us about how learning works—highlighting the importance of using multiple modalities to support understanding. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Mythbusters: Introduction
This introductory video in the Mythbusters series explores what neuromyths are—common misconceptions about the brain and learning—and why they persist in education. Viewers will learn how these myths take hold, from oversimplified media headlines to well-meaning but misguided training, and why they can be harmful in the classroom. Most importantly, the video shows how research in neuroscience and education can help dispel these myths, empowering educators to make informed, evidence-based decisions that truly support student learning. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.