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You actually do know WHAT to do. As an educator, you know what inclusion is. You can define it and talk about it. You can even say "We...

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Now that we have a handle on how to determine Present Levels of Performance/Function (PLoP/F)s and have relevant goals that align, let's...

It's time to consider how we're addressing academic skill gaps. (Note: For the purpose of this article, the focus will be on academic...

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I am not known for my skills in the kitchen. Partly because I have never had a cooking class or entertained the thought of cooking as a...

As an author, you are expected to use a pencil or other writing implement. TRUE or FALSE? Please don't say TRUE, because you would be...

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Science was never my strong suit, even in high school. But as a teacher, we gotta do, what we gotta do, right?! I was all set for my...

I love setting goals. I am also one of those folks that makes a list with pencil and paper to ensure that I can map out my goals and...

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