special education | Cult of Pedagogy

4 Ways Microsoft is Making Learning More Accessible

15Apr2018

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Over the last few years, Microsoft has made the software we already use more accessible for people with reading difficulties, those with visual or hearing impairments, English learners, or people who simply want to customize their learning.

How General Educators Can Get More Out of IEP Meetings

7May2017

by Leena Landmark

Participating more actively in your students’ IEP meetings benefits the child, their parents, and you.

Co-Teaching: How to Make it Work

5Feb2017

by Angela Peery

When done well, co-teaching offers benefits for both students and teachers. When not done well, it can be confusing or downright frustrating for all involved.

7 Systems that Work for Outside-the-Box Learners

29Jan2017

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Most teachers struggle with students whose academic performance doesn’t match their potential. When the usual approach doesn’t work, try something different.

Creating a Welcoming Classroom for Students with Special Needs

20Nov2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Many regular ed teachers feel inadequately prepared to serve the needs of students with special needs. Here are some ideas.

A Day in the Life of a School Psychologist

19Dec2015

by Angie McIntyre

If you think school psychologists spend most of their time counseling students, think again.

What the Mother of a Child with Autism Wants Teachers to Know

22Jul2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

At first, my friend Leigh didn’t want me to air this episode. “I’m so sorry to have wasted your time,” she said, “but my husband and I just listened to it and we realized that if our daughter ever heard it, she would die of embarrassment.”

The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism

22May2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Until I read this book, I knew autism caused people to behave in ways that made it hard for them to fit in socially, but I guess I assumed they were unaware of it. That was a big underestimation: The awareness is there, it’s strong, it hurts, and it extends to the people around them.