TEACHING MODULES

All the modules in this section focus on teaching topics within Special Education, such as creating accommodations, teaching students that are second language learners who also have an IEP and Co-Teaching. 

Co-teaching and Collaboration

Special Education for the General Educator ​

​​Successful Relationships:  Paraprofessionals
Co-teaching and collaboration are critical for student success. Find out about types of co-teaching models and how to be an effective co-teacher. ​​
This module will deliver knowledge of the special education system, how to accommodate a variety of learners, and information on the general educator’s role in the system.
This module will guide you as you build a relationship with the paraprofessional in your setting. Topics will include relationship building, understanding the role, and planning meaningful work.

Universal Design for Learning​

Learn to use the principles of UDL to engage all students in the special education setting with a series of videos, graphic organizers, and planning tools. ​​
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 How to Make Manageable Adaptions to Curriculum ​


​Learn 9 strategies for adapting any assignment to meet the needs of students in your classroom. ​​
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Unpacking IDEA Disability Categories

​Get acquainted with a variety of learner profiles and students with identified disabilities.  Orient yourself with various disability labels. Build a toolkit of best practices that benefits learners in all settings. ​
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Tablets in the Special Education Setting

Blended Learning is becoming the norm in schools across the country, but what are the most effective ways to use an iPad in the classroom? This module will give you guidelines for choosing a great app, a list of apps for each grade level and content area and best practices when it comes to blended learning lessons. ​​

Strategy Instruction 
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Strategy Instruction is teaching students specific strategies for learning in content areas. This module gives guidance for implementing targeted strategy instruction in any classroom. ​
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​​Social Emotional Learning in the Special Education Setting

Social skills and social emotional learning are a valuable part in creating a well-rounded individual. Learn how to best implement social emotional learning into your day. ​


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 CLD Students and Special Education

Many students receiving special education services are also classified as CLD. This module will explore the link between CLD and Special Education, myths around this topic, and how to support CLD students who are receiving special education services.
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​​K-2 Support and Early Intervention

Special Education services can appear very different in early elementary, as compared to later grades. Learn about Early Intervention, targeted instruction, and how to make the most of your K-2 classroom.
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Universal Design for Learning (Institute Course) ​

This module includes many of the same concepts as the previous UDL module but is especially designed for beginning teachers and general education teachers. It provides an introduction to the concept of UDL and how to begin implementing these practices in the classroom, regardless of setting. ​

Reflective Teaching Cycle
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Reflecting on a year of teaching can bring about many insights and lead to new growth in the coming year. Go through the reflection and planning process to prepare for next year!

Sensory Diets & Assistive Technology

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​All students can benefit from some form of sensory input. This module will explore the concept of sensory diets, simple sensory inputs that you can create in your classroom and low-tech assistive technology. All these will promote an even more accessible classroom. ​​

UDL Lesson Planning 
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After an introduction to the guiding principles of UDL, the aim of this module is to guide participants through planning a lesson through the lens of UDL. ​

​​UDL: Multiple Means of Representation

Part one of a three-part series examining the principles of UDL in depth. Learners vary greatly in the way they perceive and comprehend information presented to them. This first module will take a deep dive into the principle of multiple means of representation.

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UDL Reflection ​
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​​This module centers around a guided reflection about how well UDL was incorporated into the classroom practice for the last semester. 


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UDL: Multiple Means of Action and Expresssion

Part 2: Providing options for action and expression is important so that students can vary the way they interact with a learning environment and express what they know. This module  explores how to best set up opportunities for multiple means of action and expression.

UDL: Multiple Means of Engagement

Part 3: Affect plays a critical role in learning and learners vary greatly in how they are engaged and motivated. This module explores multiple means of engagement in the classroom setting and how to optimize student autonomy while maintaining high expectations for all learners.

​Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Special Education

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy is a student-centered approach to teaching in which the students' cultural strengths are identified and celebrated. This module will ground participants in the importance of CRP and how it can be implemented in the classroom.