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Feb 19, 20222 min read

What did you say? I didn't catch that...

I am not an auditory learner. I know this about myself, so I am able to compensate by writing things down and making sure that I am...

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Feb 9, 20223 min read

High Frequency Words: It's Time to Differentiate

If they already know the word, why do you keep teaching it?! High frequency words are those that are most common and can be recognized by...

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Feb 4, 20222 min read

Instructional Design: Explicit and Systematic Instruction

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...

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Jan 31, 20222 min read

So... What is Specially Designed Instruction?

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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Dec 27, 20212 min read

You Must Have a Recipe.

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...

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Dec 1, 20211 min read

High Expectations for the WIN!!

Don't let the image fool you... an athlete I am not! But I have always had high expectations for my students, so that makes them (and...

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Nov 23, 20211 min read

The Sun, The Moon and Everything Else Up There

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...

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Nov 15, 20212 min read

Hmmm... How Do I Make A Goal?

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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