Professional Development Articles
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…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreAccommodations 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…
Read MoreAs policy and procedures have evolved over the years within education, the role of teachers and paraprofessionals has also changed. Managing the work of paraprofessionals has become a more common…
Read MoreAll of us at Stetson & Associates are committed to the safety and well-being of students and staff as we support our communities across the country in their ongoing efforts…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreIntelligence—Is it fixed or can it be grown??? Does anyone remember being graded according to the “Bell Curve”? I have vivid memories of my first class in undergraduate school and…
Read MoreWhat if your students had to perform every Friday night in a stadium of cheering fans? If you observe them preparing for that performance during the week, you will notice…
Read More*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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreAs a consultant I have had the opportunity to visit schools all across the nation. What strikes me most is how positive and student-centered the campuses I visit are. Teachers…
Read MoreIf you agree that classroom walk-throughs should provide you with the necessary data to help you assist your teachers in improving their classroom practices but you find yourself short on…
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