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Investing Stimulus Dollars with an Equity Focus
As districts and policymakers distribute educational funding from the American Rescue Plan, we have identified specific strategies to optimize the positive impact of stimulus dollars on students, especially those with disabilities. Read more at The Center for Learner...
Important Conversations about Diversity and Disability
Talking about disability and other differences between us can be difficult. However awareness of differences is the foundation to empathy. These communications help support our diverse communities and social-emotional learning. While difficult, these conversations are...
Disability is Diversity
Diversity is a common phrase in our world these days. We want inclusion for all regardless of national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and more. There is one area of diversity, however, that often gets overlooked -- disability. And...
Marin Schools Work With Changing Perspectives
Marin public school students will get help with reading and writing programs and social-emotional learning issues during the coronavirus pandemic through a $100,000 grant from a volunteer parents group. Read more ......
Savitha Sundar Interviews Sam Drazin
Changing Perspectives board member, Savitha Sundar, interviews Changing Perspectives Executive Director, Sam Drazin in her most recent podcast episode.
Addressing the Needs of Struggling Students: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions Webinar
Guest speakers E. Christopher Williams, Associate Director of STEP at New York Institute of Technology, and Sam Drazin, Executive Director at Changing Perspectives, will join Dennis and Kristin from Kaplan Test Prep to talk about helping students feel seen and...
Addressing Trauma for Middle School Students with Disabilities
Changing Perspectives Executive Director Sam Drazin participated as a panelist in this webinar. With school closures and shutdowns, COVID-19 added additional anxiety and stress, a reality felt most acutely by students with disabilities with intersectional needs. The...
Social-Emotional Learning at Home: Parts One and Two
From Kids Included Together ... "#KITCanHelp for Parents! During this difficult time of quarantine due to Covid-19, parents may be wondering how they can help their kids. Join KIT and Sam Drazin of Changing Perspectives to talk about Social-Emotional Learning. What is...
On the Waterfront: Changing Perspectives with Samuel Drazin
From 17 Town Meeting Television Host Melinda Moulton chats with Samuel Drazin, Founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives.
April is Autism Awareness Month
Join us for the Awake2Autism Webinar In celebration of Autism Awareness month Changing Perspectives has partnered with Just Like You Films to provide a free webinar! Parents, educators and students in grades 7 and up join us NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd, 4:30-5:30 CST....
For Educators …
Dear Fellow Educators, In response to COVID-19 school closings, we have compiled a variety of resources to help support you as you teach remotely and continue nurturing your students’ social-emotional learning. As you know, SEL is a framework for helping students...
For Families …
Dear Families, In response to COVID-19 school closings, we have compiled a variety of resources to help support parents and caregivers who are assisting their children with distance learning at home. At this uncertain time, nurturing students’ social-emotional...
