The Chalk Blog

Decades of research on the science of learning tells us that if you want an engaged community of learners, build in choice! Your students will be more motivated to learn and actually perform better. An added benefit for teachers– you’ll get much more interesting work to grade!

There is never a shortage of researched-based strategies to teach diverse learners. There is, however, a shortage of time and the need to be strategic with instructional practices that provide a powerful boost for learners with exceptionalities. As special education teachers, we are always looking for high-leverage instructional practices that can be used for multiple grade levels and across all content areas. Here are 3 practices to help us shake up our instruction for our students.