Instructional Planning
Instructional planning includes not only planning what students will learn, but how they will learn it.
Planning should include both short-term goals and long-term goals, and for students with exceptionalities, should address the goals on their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Instructional plans may include considerations of academic content, assistive or augmentative technology needs, scaffolded supports, specific teaching strategies, and adaptations of or modifications to content.
When delivered with fidelity, well-planned instruction is designed to maximize academic learning time, actively engage learners in meaningful activities, and emphasize proactive and positive approaches across tiers of instructional intensity.
Using Phoneme Discrimination to Help Emergent Bilinguals With Reading Disabilities Acquire New Sounds
Using Sound Walls to Promote Independent Spellers
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Five Steps to Teach Simple Sentence Writing to Students With Learning Disabilities
Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Secondary Students With Reading Difficulties Within Multitiered Systems of Support
Supporting Reading Comprehension for Students With Inattention
Navigating Remote and Virtual Work-Based Learning Experiences for Students With Disabilities
CEC's Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository
No one does more exceptional work than educators - so why not take advantage of your peer network? This database of resources is for CEC members to find expert-reviewed resources created by peers that can be used in the classroom. Resources support various learners in all kinds of formats: videos, handouts, templates, instructional strategies, how-tos, etc. Everything is reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure resources are beneficial and maintain the integrity of the work of exceptional teachers. We also encourage members to share their own resources to contribute to the field and
Kit for Teams
Kit for Teams: Revolutionizing Special Education
Kit for Teams enhances IEP team collaboration and productivity. Designed for special education teachers, therapists, and assistants, Kit offers task management and real-time communication tools to streamline workflows. Features include scheduling, data collection, lesson planning, and team chat, ensuring IEP teams can work efficiently from anywhere. The user-friendly platform keeps everyone organized, meeting deadlines, and achieving student goals. Kit supports individual users and entire districts, allowing professionals to focus on their