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In order to meet the needs of all learners, schools must create inclusive and equitable systems that ensure that all students have equal opportunities to learn at high levels. Schools also need to make sure students and educators are getting the support they need academically, behaviorally, and social-emotionally in order to succeed. To do this, […]
As educators, our job is to create an inclusive and equitable classroom environment for all students. We can leverage Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an instructional framework rooted in equitable practices in order to remove barriers so that all students can access learning. Within this framework, to meet the unique needs of students with […]
As defined by federal disability law IDEA, Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is adapting the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of the child that result from the child?s disability and to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the educational standards within […]
New York City has a rich immigrant history and we are living through another historic moment with the recent influx of asylum seekers. While there are many things individual teachers can do to support newcomer multilingual learners in their class, this population also requires more holistic support. This semester, we are partnering with Confianza for […]
According to federal disability law IDEA, Specially Designed Instruction is mandatory for students with IEPs and should aim to address the unique needs the student has as a result of their disability so as to provide access to grade-level content. As educators serving in an ICT setting, co-teachers who attend this session have a unique […]
In this session, participants will learn about state regulations for MLL/ELL and SWD retention and recruitment in charter schools and will explore resources to help comply with the regulations. Participants will walk through a month-by-month overview of the whos, whats, whys, and hows of MLL/ELL and SWD recruitment for the rest of the school year. […]
Our roundtable discussion bring together practitioners from across the charter sector to share best practices and surface common problems (and brainstorm solutions!) on different special populations topics. These sessions are HIGHLY INTERACTIVE and learning will largely be driven by what the participants bring ready to discuss and share. Based on the discussion, more targeted follow […]
In this hybrid series*, we're partnering with CAST to support teachers in lesson planning that promotes student access and engagement. This two-day, hybrid event will provide teachers an overview of UDL, as well as a deep dive into looking at student work to help inform lesson planning. Join us for Part 1 in an engaging […]
In this hybrid series*, we're partnering with CAST to support teachers in lesson planning that promotes student access and engagement. This two-day, hybrid event will provide teachers an overview of UDL, as well as a deep dive into looking at student work to help inform lesson planning. In this in-person morning session, we'll explore how […]
In this hybrid series*, we're partnering with CAST to support teachers in lesson planning that promotes student access and engagement. This two-day, hybrid event will provide teachers an overview of UDL, as well as a deep dive into looking at student work to help inform lesson planning. In this in-person afternoon session on Lesson Planning […]
New York City has a rich immigrant history and we are living through another historic moment with the recent influx of asylum seekers. While there are many things individual teachers can do to support newcomer multilingual learners in their class, this population also requires more holistic support. This semester, we are partnering with Confianza for […]
Want to make sure you have assets-based, effective instructional practices for all multilingual learners at different linguistic and academic achievement levels? Then make sure to attend this session! Learn how to create small groups based on data and how to select the instructional focus for the groups. We will review a variety of instructional approaches […]
Want to make sure you have assets-based, effective instructional practices for all multilingual learners at different linguistic and academic achievement levels? Then make sure to attend this session! Learn how to create small groups based on data and how to select the instructional focus for the groups. We will review a variety of instructional approaches […]
Our roundtable discussions bring together practitioners from across the charter sector to share best practices and surface common problems (and brainstorm solutions!) on different special populations topics. These sessions are HIGHLY INTERACTIVE and learning will largely be driven by what the participants bring ready to discuss and share. Based on the discussion, more targeted follow […]
New York City has a rich immigrant history and we are living through another historic moment with the recent influx of asylum seekers. While there are many things individual teachers can do to support newcomer multilingual learners in their class, this population also requires more holistic support. This semester, we are partnering with Confianza for […]
Every struggling learner can benefit from good instructional literacy practices and tools that teach students the skills and strategies to independently access difficult materials. For students from grades 4-12, reading access is paramount to inclusive curriculum success. In this session, we'll explore strategies for helping students achieve in the general education classroom. Participants will walk […]
As the number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder increases, so too does the necessity for teachers and administrators to understand the ASD diagnosis, the common challenges experienced by students with ASD, and how to effectively support students with this diagnosis within the classroom environment. In this IN-PERSON workshop, join Jess Seeman from NYC Autism […]
This session seeks to address how to break down language barriers and explicitly teach instructors how to differentiate instruction specifically to support MLLs/ELLs of all proficiency levels. Participants will explore high leverage research-based methods when differentiating instruction by content, process, and product to address language development throughout a lesson, regardless of content area. Work time […]
In this SEAT-FREE lunch and learn, come learn the ins and outs of MDRs. We’ll discuss mandates and best practices for tracking, timelines, communication, and more. Through a review of the laws and case scenarios, participants will leave the session understanding how discipline should look through the lens of special education. Presenters: Ellie Grose & […]
New York City has a rich immigrant history and we are living through another historic moment with the recent influx of asylum seekers. While there are many things individual teachers can do to support newcomer multilingual learners in their class, this population also requires more holistic support. This semester, we are partnering with Confianza for […]
As defined by federal disability law IDEA, Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is adapting the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of the child that result from the child's disability and to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the educational standards within […]
In Part 1 of this two-part series*, we will cover identification of students with developmental language disorders, particularly with a multilingual lens. Racialized multilingual learners and 'English language learners' are disproportionately identified and labeled as experiencing development language disorders. Moreover, students at the intersections of multilingualism and disability are often read through two distinct–yet similarly […]
Join us for a full day of learning with MLL/ELL expert Daria Witt! The morning will be focused on learning the fine art of scaffolding writing assignments, in which supports grant multilingual learners access to the task without compromising the rigor at its heart. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply key strategies around […]
Note: This session is exclusively available for Premier and Enhanced Collaborative Members. This session will draw on the principles of CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention to learn and practice strategies that can be used in the classroom to de-escalate behavior. This is therefore ONLY available to teachers working at Enhanced or Premier Collaborative member schools participating in […]
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) has wonderful potential to support students with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers in an inclusive environment. That having been said, it is easier said than done! How can we ensure the outcomes for kids with two teachers are substantively different and more effective than if one teacher were teaching alone? In this […]
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