Quality Indicators for Delivering Specially Designed Instruction

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | September 20, 2022

Overview The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) has the following two indicators that need to be met for a student to qualify for special education services: The student…

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Making the Most of Your ESSER Funds

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | August 22, 2022

There are two years remaining in which ESSER funds, authorized in the American Rescue Plan Act, will be available. NOW is the time to assess your plan for expending these…

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Accommodations Audit Form

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | August 3, 2022

Accommodations are intended to provide equitable access to the general education curriculum and equitable access to the achievement of enrolled grade-level standards. Instructional accommodations remove barriers caused by the student’s…

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Fire Prevention vs. Firefighting in Education Today

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | April 1, 2022

Research continues to affirm that when schools, families, and the community work together to support learning, children tend to succeed not just in school but also throughout life. Today many…

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WEBINAR: 5 Easy Ways to Fail in Education

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | May 22, 2015

The Imperative for Reinvention in Special Education Join Dr. Frances Stetson as she discusses the five easiest ways to fail in education in this webinar hosted by PresenceLearning. She will…

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We’re Reading…Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | May 29, 2014

*This post was originally written by Dieu-Anh Nguyen, one of our previous colleagues at Stetson & Associates. What we are Reading As June approaches, I look forward to a less…

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Effective Co-Teaching Partnerships

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | May 5, 2014

*This post was originally written by Barbara Proctor, one of our previous colleagues at Stetson & Associates.   Frequently when I am working with teachers who are considering co-teaching or…

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Frequently Asked Questions about Culturally Responsive Instruction

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | May 5, 2014

Why is it important to address student diversity? Today’s students are increasingly more diverse in their cultures, languages, abilities, interests and learning styles. As educators we are held accountable to…

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Teaching Strategies up your Alley

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | January 10, 2012

*This post was originally written by Lynn Hill, one of our previous colleagues at Stetson & Associates. While bowling with my senior bowling team today, I observed a husband and…

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What We’re Reading (My Stacks)

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | November 29, 2011

*This post was originally written by Toni Riester-Wood, one of our previous colleagues at Stetson & Associates.  Just in time for Holiday Shopping! While I love to get lost in…

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A Differentiated World

By Stetson & Associates, Inc. | November 15, 2011

*This post was originally written by Dieu-Anh Nguyen, one of our previous colleagues at Stetson & Associates. As a consultant, I spend a lot of time at airports.  Often, I…

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