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Understanding the Role of Paraprofessionals in Your Child’s Education in Inclusive Classrooms
From Ties Center: "It is important for parents to know what paraprofessionals should be expected to do in inclusive classrooms, and what supports and training they need to be successful in their role."
The Future of a Healthy Workplace Needs to Involve Social and Emotional Learning
From Includr: "Social and emotional skills are connected to a wide range of positive outcomes related to adult well-being, including education, employment, and mental and physical health. Keep your team dynamic and inclusive with these three practices!"
The Psychosocial School Enviroment
From UNESCO: "This brief examines the impact of the psychosocial school environment on student learning outcomes. It provides suggestions of how educational planners and decision-makers can ensure a positive learning environment for all."
Social and Emotional Learning as Important as Academics for Student Success, New Survey of School Counselors Shows
From ACT: "Ninety-seven percent of school district directors reported that SE skills were as important or more important than developing academic knowledge for student success."
What Good Social-Emotional Learning Should Look Like: First, Listen to the Community
From Education Week: "CASEL has selected a new CEO: Aaliyah A. Samuel. She spoke with Education Week about the challenges and opportunities facing social emotional learning at this unique time.
Empathy Is a Crucial Skill. Here Is How We Are Teaching It to Our Students.
From EdSurge: A ninth-grade English teacher recounts how to provide opportunities to develop empathy and a sense of community in students.
How to Have an Inclusive Prom
From Kids Included Together: "A guide for school dance organizers to make your event a success for all students, including those who have disabilities and may receive special education services.
Neurodivergent People Make Great Leaders, Not Just Employees
From Fast Company: "The stereotype is that neurodivergent people are only a good fit for subordinate positions or working in highly technical or individual roles. But there is a tremendous range of talents and abilities among neurodivergent individuals, matching the...
A Guide To Gender Identity Terms
From NPR: "We've put together a glossary of terms relating to gender identity. Proper use of gender identity terms, including pronouns, is a crucial way to signal courtesy and acceptance."
5 Ableist Phrases to Stop Using Immediately
From Think Inclusive: "implicit biases creep into our everyday lives and especially show up in our vocabularies. And, because language is powerful, we need to be conscious of everything we’re saying."