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Dyslexia

https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/Both of my children have been diagnosed with dyslexia. They are definitely not along since many studies cite that as many as 1 in 5 people have dyslexia. Over the years, I have learned that this is a fascinating type of neurodivergence. Dyslexia can be the source of many academic challenges, but also perhaps even more amazing abilities.

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the foundation for my approach to all instructional planning. These books from CAST are great resources to help you define and implement how you can leverage UDL in your classroom.

Math Progressions

Click the image to check out this great resource from Achieve the Core. Explore the diagram to see how and where the content you are teaching connects to and builds off standards in previous and future grades. There are also task examples, assessment items, even activities and lesson plans to support your understanding of the content and help you complete students’ unfinished learning.

If you are looking for a quick way to get an overview of math content progressions with both great visuals and explanations, this link is for you! Graham Fletcher has great videos that walk you through the progressions for counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions.

This image shows a flowchart of concepts and models used to teach the division progression.

Click the image to access this document created by Achievement Network. The 2020 document uses coherence map information from Achieve the Core. It provides guidance on pacing and balance between addressing unfinished learning and teaching grade-level content.