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73 | What is Universal Design for Learning? diversity iep inclusive lesson planning that music podcast May 04, 2022

A few years back, Lauren Marcinkowski introduced me to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and I was HOOKED.

Since then, I’ve done a decent amount of research into UDL as part of my graduate research for my Master’s degree and I’ve been able to see incredibly positive...

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3 Tips For A Successful Back To School With IEPs back to school exceptional learners iep May 25, 2021

      Going back to school can fill teachers with many emotions. For many of us, one of the first emotions is excitement! The students are coming back and it’s a fresh start! However, it inevitably also fills many of us with varying degrees of anxiety and dread (especially...

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Three Things from an IEP that Every Music Teacher Should Know exceptional learners iep teacher tips Dec 08, 2020

      When it comes to IEPs, it can be overwhelming for the non-special education teachers to think about. Heck, it’s even overwhelming at times as the seasoned special education teacher, too! What is an SDI? Why should I look at their goals? What is a PBSP?! All these...

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