f you’re tired of the same four figures showing up every February…same. Look, I love what MLK and Harriet Tubman and others accomplished….but we’ve got to share more, learn more. That’s why I put ...

So many kids (and adults!) struggle with pragmatic language skills due to having autism or another learning disability. Not having pragmatic language skills is such an obstacle–it’s so painfully ...

I remember one year when B’s school was doing the whole 100th Day Project thing. It was during the time period when he was really into LEGO. But this is what he did. We went through his LEGO bin and ...

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and so is the sugar rush. If you need a quiet, low-prep activity to channel the chaos, these Valentine’s Coordinate Graphing Sheets are your new BFF. They’ll be so busy ...

Math during December? Bold choice. But hear me out—these Christmas Coordinate Graphing Sheets actually make it bearable. We’re talking trees, ornaments, and a reindeer or two—all hidden in coordinate ...

These free printable Nativity coloring pages are a wonderful way to help kids connect with the true meaning of Christmas. Whether you’re teaching in a Sunday school classroom, or at home, these simple ...

I’ve been a special education advocate, professionally, for 15 years. I am well aware of the tension or contentious nature of IEP meetings that exists. Sometimes downright hostile. Of course, no one ...

Whether you’re teaching social-emotional learning or just want to spark meaningful reflection, these kindness-themed writing prompts encourage kids (and adults!) to think about empathy, gratitude, and ...

If you’re parenting a non-verbal student, IEP season can feel like trying to decode a language no one taught you. You’re not alone, and you’re not wrong to question whether the right assessments are ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

You’ve been told you have parents rights in special education. At every IEP meeting, someone slides a thick booklet across the table: Procedural Safeguards, Parents’ Rights, Notice of Action, whatever ...

Let’s break down three terms that show up a lot in special education: Cognitive Impairment, Intellectual Disability, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). They’re not interchangeable, and only one of them ...