Professional Development Articles
It’s almost that time of year… the time when you stand in front of your class, feeling like you were hired to teach, but all you’re doing is managing disruptive…
Read MoreThe school year can be a whirlwind of challenges and triumphs for educators. From managing classrooms to creating multiple lesson plans, teachers often find themselves juggling priorities. To help you…
Read MoreThe learning environment should be safe, healthy and supportive to develop young children’s exploration and independence. The learning environment should encourage children’s initiative, active exploration of materials, and sustained meaningful…
Read MoreDecades of research has demonstrated the benefits of coteaching for teachers and students. Professional growth for teachers can include increased content knowledge, classroom management strategies, and curriculum adaptations (Scruggs et…
Read MoreOverview 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 Quality…
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…
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