Oct 3, 2006 · John Capozzi, the principal of Elmont Memorial Junior-Senior High School near Queens, New York, explains, “In addition to [a] close emphasis on classroom instruction, we …

Find links to examples of curriculum and programs that can be used to teach students on the autism spectrum. Topics include commuication, sensory support, social skills, life skills, …

The hidden curriculum Dr. Brenda Smith Myles explains the hidden curriculum, the set of unwritten rules, assumptions, and expectations that almost everyone knows without being …

Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., is currently a researcher, consultant, and author of many books on autism spectrum disorder, including The Hidden Curriculum, Asperger Syndrome and Difficult …

In the quest to maximize students’ academic growth, one of the best tools available to educators is explicit instruction , a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching …

Teacher read alouds are a vital part of literacy instruction in primary classrooms. Learn how to conduct read alouds that feature high-quality children’s books which will prompt children to …

English Language Arts (ELA) Standards can provide schools with a roadmap to guide testing and teaching the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become a fully literate adult. ELA …

With reader’s theater students work together to present an oral reading of a script, typically adapted from literature, plays, or other written texts. Reader’s theater is a an engaging activity …

Clearly defined strategies will drive discussion-based learning. Examine the hidden dangers of controlling classroom discourse, foster critical literacy through questioning and instructional …

Alphabet matching is an early literacy activity designed to help young learners recognize the uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet — a key skill for learning to read.